Geopolitical Risks Not Yet Hitting Euro Zone Bank Books

ECB supervisor Claudia Buch says geopolitical risks could take years to hit bank balance sheets. She urged lenders to build resilience against cyber threats.

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The balance sheets of financial institutions within the euro zone do not yet reflect the impact of heightened geopolitical tensions, according to European Central Bank supervisor Claudia Buch. Speaking at a forum hosted by the Institute of International Finance in Washington, Buch noted that the deterioration of loan quality resulting from global instability often takes years to manifest.

European Union flags wave in front of the European Central Bank headquarters located in Frankfurt, Germany, during March 2026. REUTERS/Jana Rodenbusch/File Photo
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