2026 Geopolitical Risk Reverse Stress Test: Final Results
How prepared are euro area banks to identify and withstand geopolitical shocks that could threaten their capital positions? The European Central Bank (ECB) has published the results of its 2026 thematic reverse stress test on geopolitical risks, covering 110 euro area banks under direct ECB supervision. The exercise — part of the ECB’s supervisory priorities […]
Cyber risk stress testing for banks
FSI Briefs No 30 In the context of growing frequency and sophistication, and increasing potential impacts of cyber incidents, some authorities have disclosed that they are conducting cyber stress tests to enhance firm and sector resilience to operational disruptions, such as those caused by cyber-attacks. These tests benefit both authorities and firms by identifying vulnerabilities […]