Archive

  • The wind in its sails

    The dramatic expansion of wind power is creating new demand for weather hedging and bringing new users to weatherXchange, says Speedwell co-CEO David Whitehead

  • More corporates seek shelter from the weather

    03 January 2018

    The weather risk management business is in good health and poised for further growth, leading market participants tell Graham Cooper

  • People Moves: SIF, PiP, Speedwell, Dentons, BMO, RCG, Natural power

    20 January 2017

    Cornerstone Capital Group's Craig Metrick has been elected as chair of the board of directors of US SIF: The Forum for Sustainable and Responsible Investment.

  • European energy companies enter market

    16 December 2016

    Leading weather risk specialists see hedging demand growing from energy companies in Europe and the agriculture sector in the US. Joe Walsh reports

  • Annual Market Rankings winners revealed

    09 December 2016

    Environmental Finance is proud to announce the winners in its 17th Annual Market Rankings.

  • Renewables and El Nino shake up the weather risk market

    17 December 2015

    The rapid growth of renewable energy and a strong El Nino were major influences on the weather risk hedging market in 2015, says Graham Cooper

  • Growing demand, whatever the weather

    11 December 2014

    The weather risk management market continues to grow, and is extending its reach into new regions. Mark Nicholls reports

  • Weather and Catastrophe Risk: The winds of change

    09 December 2013

    Winners in the weather risk market are increasingly seeing demand for risk protection broaden beyond the conventional energy market. Elza Holmstedt Pell reports