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ECB Discusses Bank Exposure to Iran War and Geopolitical Risks

The ECB's Supervisory Board Member Pedro Machado discussed European banks' exposure to the Iran war and geopolitical risks in an interview. He noted that direct exposures are modest, but emphasized the need for banks to embed geopolitical events into capital planning and stress-testing frameworks.

ECB Speech on Nature-Related Risks and International Cooperation

ECB Executive Board Member Frank Elderson delivered a speech highlighting the significant economic and financial risks posed by nature degradation. He emphasized the critical need for international cooperation among central banks and supervisors to manage these risks effectively.

ECB: Nature Risks Impact Economy, International Cooperation Vital

The European Central Bank (ECB) highlights the significant impact of nature-related risks on the economy and financial system. It emphasizes the critical need for international cooperation among supervisors to manage these risks, citing that a substantial portion of corporate lending is to firms highly dependent on ecosystem services.

Eurosystem Appia Roadmap for Tokenised Finance Ecosystem

The Eurosystem has published the Appia roadmap, a strategic initiative to shape Europe's tokenised financial ecosystem. The roadmap outlines objectives and approaches for developing integrated, innovative, and resilient tokenised wholesale financial markets, with a blueprint expected in 2028. This initiative aims to ensure central bank money remains the anchor of the financial system amid digital transformation.