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Geopolitical risks are overarching risk drivers that can affect all risk categories within banks. As the current elevated geopolitical environment has material implications for the banking sector, these risks have become a central supervisory topic for BaFin and the ECB. This article explains what geopolitical risks entail, how they affect banks at a systemic level, and what supervisory authorities expect in terms of governance, risk management and resilience.
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CRR III has been in force for more than a year now. And yet many institutions are still not fully exploiting the potential of the new regulations. With the introduction of ‘property values’, a new framework concept for the valuation of real estate collateral has been implemented. This offers potential savings in risk-weighted assets, particularly for institutions with a high volume of real estate loans. The equity capital that is freed up opens up growth opportunities and advantages in pricing. It also makes it easier to meet the reporting requirements of WIFSTA. Due to the existing transition periods, it is highly recommended that institutions address their specific potential in a timely manner.
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Capital market infrastructure is undergoing structural realignment. What was long framed as a “crypto topic” is evolving into an institutional transformation: tokenized securities, regulated digital trading venues, stablecoin-based settlement rails and the prospect of 24/7 execution are redefining market mechanics.
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In 2024, the EBA introduced the IRRBB heat map as a monitoring tool for interest rate risks in the banking book. On 26 January 2026, it analysed five medium- to long-term focus topics in its second implementation report on the IRRBB heat map. Among other things, the report addresses the modelling of NMD (non-maturing deposits) and the implementation of CSRBB requirements. It also provides practical recommendations for supervisory authorities and institutions.