Philippines and World Bank bring cat bond first
The World Bank has issued the first catastrophe bond to be sponsored by an Asian government, and the first to be listed on the Singapore Exchange. The Philippines will receive protection against damage caused by earthquakes and cyclones, writes Jasper Cox.
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