But such aspects also have to be borne in mind when assessing risks relating to" metropolitan areas, Hoeppe said, adding that the losses "revealed a significant degree of vulnerability, especially where infrastructure is concerned.

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There are some concerns to be aware of with HUN, including its vulnerability to the fluctuations in price of crude, and its high-degree of leverage.

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