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Part of Trump's remarks and EU discussions address the Russia-Ukraine war, focusing on the shared responsibility for frozen Russian assets in Belgium.

How could the debate over using frozen Russian assets affect Euroclear?

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Euroclear's role in Russian asset debate may change Calls from countries like Finland to revisit the use of frozen Russian assets could alter the operational status of the assets managed by Euroclear. These assets are currently held in a Belgian securities depository, having been blocked last December. The debate is fueled by the expected €70bn hole in Ukraine’s finances next year, prompting discussions about whether these immobilized assets could be deployed to help Ukraine’s budgetary needs.

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  • Russian immobilized assets are currently held in a Belgian securities depository.rte.ie
  • Belgium blocked the use of Russian immobilized assets last December.rte.ie
  • Countries including Finland and Sweden have suggested the frozen assets be revisited.rte.ie
  • Ukraine faces an expected hole of some €70bn in its finances next year.rte.ie
  • The EU has set aside €100bn for Ukraine for the years running from 2028-2034.rte.ie

Why it matters

For Euroclear, the debate represents a potential shift in the legal and operational framework governing the assets it holds. If the immobilized assets are revisited and deployed, it would fundamentally change the nature of the assets under its custody, requiring adjustments to its operational protocols and risk management related to these specific holdings.

This discussion is part of a broader geopolitical effort by the EU to support Ukraine, which currently faces a worsening budgetary situation. While the EU has allocated significant funds, the possibility of utilizing frozen Russian assets remains a contentious political issue, balancing the need for immediate financial aid against the political effort already expended on the matter.

What we don't know yet

  • Will the EU reach a consensus on revisiting the use of the frozen Russian assets?
  • What specific mechanisms would be required to deploy the immobilized assets?

What would change this answer

A formal EU agreement is reached to revisit the assetsThe operational status of the assets held by Euroclear would likely change, making the effect more certain and potentially stronger.
Belgium maintains its block on the assetsThe operational status of the assets would remain unchanged, causing the effect to fade.

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