The events of the last two years have caused many institutional investors to examine the potential risks their investments could face in the future — which could include some very unlikely, but potentially high impact events. These extreme risks, should they crystallize, could deeply impact economic growth and asset returns — accordingly, investors may wish to modify their thinking about risk mitigation strategies to account for them.

On March 11, Towers Watson hosted a web conference to discuss the impact of extreme risks on economic growth and asset returns – including the potential risks and opportunities for institutional investors.