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Europe Turns Stress Tests into a Strategic Weapon
Stress testing has evolved from a routine compliance task into a central pillar of supervisory strategy, according to the head of a stress testing team at a central bank. She highlights how modern stress tests now drive risk identification, capital planni
Dec 05, 2025
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• Stress testing has shifted from routine compliance to strategic supervision
• The central bank uses EU-wide and thematic tests to assess resilience and emerging risks
• Integration with SREP, recovery planning and governance strengthens impact
• Quality assurance and STAR platform ensure methodological rigor
• New initiatives aim to improve accuracy and accountability in submissions
• ICAAP stress tests remain vital for institution-specific capital planning
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