17 June 2025
The first half of 2025 has been characterised by a shift in the relationship between Europe and the US, particularly in trade policy, which affects the risk outlook for the financial sector in Denmark. At the same time, global geopolitical tensions remain elevated. High earnings place banks in a good position to handle potential losses related to uncertainty about the geopolitical situation and macroeconomic developments may incur. The Council recommends maintaining the countercyclical capital buffer in Denmark at 2.5 per cent. The Council has initiated its evaluation of the systemic risk buffer targeted at lending to real estate companies.
Press release after 49th meeting