The Danish Financial Supervisory Authority published the results of its annual survey of large financial firms on perceived risks and confidence in the financial system, finding that confidence remains high while geopolitical developments and cyber threats are viewed as the biggest concerns for financial stability in Denmark. Geopolitical threats have risen on firms’ worry list compared with last year and are now almost on par with cyber threats. Respondents also rated cyber threats and geopolitical incidents as both the most likely risks and the hardest to manage. Around half of firms assessed that the risk of a negative shock to the financial system has increased over the past six months, while fewer than 10% thought the likelihood has decreased. The authority noted it is conducting a second round of its cyber stress test and scaling up supervision to the new Digital Operational Resilience Act rules, while engaging firms on how they assess and mitigate geopolitical risks.
Danish Finanstilsynet 2025-03-25
Danish Financial Supervisory Authority survey of 35 firms flags geopolitics and cyber threats as leading stability risks
The Danish Financial Supervisory Authority's annual survey shows high confidence in the financial system, with geopolitical developments and cyber threats as major concerns for stability. Geopolitical threats now nearly match cyber threats in perceived risk and management difficulty. The authority is conducting a second cyber stress test, enhancing supervision under the Digital Operational Resilience Act, and engaging firms on geopolitical risk assessment and mitigation.