The State of Systemic Risk: How Financial Institutions are Reframing the Threat Landscape ReportThe landscape of systemic risk is shifting

Geopolitical instability is reshaping how financial institutions perceive risk. This new report from FIS® and CeFPro reveals that 72% of financial institutions expect moderate to significant disruption in the medium to long term, with nearly half of respondents now prioritizing geopolitical risk over traditional macroeconomic concerns. Find out how firms are reframing the threat landscape and what it means for your institution.
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The new risk landscape

This report draws on global survey data and expert interviews to explore how financial institutions are evolving their approach to risk, identifying capability gaps and uncovering new priorities.

Reshuffling risk priorities

A baseline of instability

Reassessing risk appetite

Investing in resilience

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  • Geopolitical instability now outranks traditional macroeconomic threats for the first time, reflecting growing unease over conflicts, trade tensions and shifting global alliances.

  • A majority of risk professionals (56%) now expect moderate instability to be the new normal, but many may be underestimating the potential for significant disruption.

  • Nearly two-thirds of institutions are actively reviewing or considering updates to their Risk Appetite Statements (RAS) to align with a more volatile operating environment.

  • 86% of firms recognize their simulation and scenario analysis capabilities need improvement, with many investing in new tools to move from compliance to proactive risk management.

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