Navigating Global Risks: Insights from the VRI

Talk

WHEN Tuesday, May 5, 2026
6-7 PM EST WHERE 19 Washington Square North, New York WHO NYU Abu Dhabi Institute in New York Open to the Public

The Volatility and Risk Institute (VRI) explores the interplay between risks that shape our global economy. In this session, VRI Co-Directors Robert Engle and Richard Berner explain how the VRI measures complex global risks, focusing on the financial challenges posed by climate change and the effects of geopolitical risks on financial stability. As the VRI celebrates its recent expansion to NYU Abu Dhabi, this talk offers a unique look into how leading experts track systemic vulnerabilities and the future of global risk research.
Speakers
  • Robert F. Engle, Co-Director, The Volatility and Risk Institute and Professor Emeritus of Finance, NYU Stern
  • Richard Berner, Co-Director, The Volatility and Risk Institute and Clinical Professor Emeritus of Finance and Professor of Management Practice, NYU Stern

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