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title: "European banks face stress tests as geopolitical tensions hit record levels"
type: "News"
locale: "en"
url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/283213247.md"
description: "European banks are deemed resilient enough to handle current financial and geopolitical shocks, according to François-Louis Michaud, head of the European Banking Authority. However, he emphasized the need for preparation against future uncertainties, particularly cybersecurity risks associated with AI. The focus on banks' capacity to withstand significant shocks has intensified amid market strains linked to the US and Israeli conflict with Iran, as highlighted by warnings from the European Central Bank."
datetime: "2026-04-18T06:13:18.000Z"
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# European banks face stress tests as geopolitical tensions hit record levels

European lenders are resilient enough to absorb current financial and geopolitical ‌shocks but need to prepare for future uncertainties including cybersecurity risks from AI, François-Louis Michaud, the new head of the European Banking Authority, said.Banks’ ability to absorb big shocks has come into focus as financial markets come under strain ​from the US and Israeli war on Iran. The European Central Bank last month warned that ​markets were...

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