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IMF, World Bank Launch ‘Bangkok Blueprint’ to Fight Cyber Fraud

Oct 14 2026 // The International Monetary Fund and World Bank on Oct. 14 released a framework for tackling cyber-enabled fraud, as the Thai government underlined the mounting cost of online scams that have roiled the region. The...

World Bank Estimates Quakes Cost Venezuela $20 Billion in Damage

Jul 24 2026 // The twin earthquakes that hit Venezuela last month may have caused $19.6 billion in physical damage to buildings and infrastructure, or about 18% of gross domestic product, according to a preliminary assessment by the...

World Bank Prices $200 Million Catastrophe Bond for Jamaica

May 19 2026 // The World Bank has priced a new catastrophe bond designed to help Jamaica cope with the threat of hurricanes. The $200 million bond was oversubscribed by investors, the World Bank said in a statement. The deal comes less...

Jamaica Catastrophe Bond Headed for Full Payout After Hurricane, World Bank Says

Nov 7 2025 // Investors in Jamaica’s catastrophe bond now face a 100% payout after Hurricane Melissa set off a full trigger event, according to the World Bank. Jamaica’s $150 million cat bond, which was arranged by the World...

World Bank Eyes First ‘Drought’ Bond in Next 12-18 Months

Jul 18 2024 // The World Bank is looking to issue its first drought bond in the next 12-18-months and broaden its offering of catastrophe bonds supporting countries suffering devastation from storms and earthquakes, a senior executive at...