This chapter explores how hedge funds earned record-breaking returns by investing in catastrophe bonds to mitigate potential financial losses from natural disasters.
Episode 241: Neal and Toby discuss the record-breaking profits hedge funds made by betting big on catastrophes. Then, a breakthrough in science as the world’s first malaria vaccine program is rolled out in Africa. Plus, oil giant Exxon Mobil pushes back on climate proposals. Toby explains what’s behind the “mob wife” trend. Lastly, why AI won’t be taking away jobs just yet and why “blue zone” is the latest buzzword for the real estate industry.