Why data centers could be the next big market for catastrophe bonds

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: CNBC World

What happened

CAT bonds, or catastrophe bonds, could bring data center risk to capital markets, with the first dedicated deal potentially emerging within 12 to 18 months.

Key facts

  • CAT bonds, or catastrophe bonds, could bring data center risk to capital markets, with the first dedicated deal potentially emerging within 12 to 18 months.
  • Reported by CNBC World and published Sat, 12 Sep 2026 05:00:01 UTC.

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