INTRODUCTION Contributed by: Johannes de Jong, Osborne Clarke N.V.
the UK and the USA being less stringent. Amidst uncertain interest rate prospects, with central banks balancing inflation management and eco - nomic growth, banks need to be prepared for both rising and falling rates. This includes using hedging strategies and carefully managing asset and liability portfolios. Geopolitical tensions and trade disputes between major economies add another layer of complexity, creating economic uncertainty
and market volatility. Banks operating in or with exposure to conflict regions will need to man - age increased credit risk, operational disrup - tions, and reputational damage. To navigate this uncertain environment, banks must proactively address these challenges to improve their resil - ience and position themselves advantageously. By staying agile and proactive, banks can suc - cessfully navigate these multifaceted challeng - es and seize new opportunities in the evolving financial landscape of 2025.
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