2026-05-26
The Dutch financial stability authorities report that financial stability is under increasing pressure due to geopolitical escalations in the Middle East, higher inflation expectations, and weakening economic growth. Digitalization and AI adoption are simultaneously enhancing efficiency and amplifying operational risks, particularly through sophisticated cyberattacks, fraud, and concentration risks in cloud infrastructure. Asset managers face heightened liquidity and market volatility risks, while consumers remain exposed to structural threats from financial crime and housing market pressures.