The spectacular fall in the value of crypto assets over the past year and November's collapse of crypto exchange FTX has highlighted the pitfalls of investing in this market. Michael Imeson explores how the risks are being managed by different players in the crypto ecosystem.

While Germany’s banks face serious economic and geopolitical headwinds, they have been generating good profits and are well capitalised, so should be able to ride out the storm. 

The country’s economy is proving resilient but rising inflation, high energy prices and supply chain disruptions could spark a recession. 

The ability of Germany’s banks to stand firm against strong economic and geopolitical headwinds is a concern, but they should be able to cope.

Turkey’s economy is suffering, with critics claiming the situation is being exacerbated by government policy.

Turkey’s banks are coping well with the financial, digital, economic and geopolitical risks confronting them

Sustainable finance and digitalisation helping to keep Turkey’s bankers positive

Banks must spend more to ensure compliance as the number and complexity of financial sanctions increases.

Covid-19 has ramped up cyber risk concerns at banks with ransomware an evolving problem.

Nation’s banks holding up despite crisis on back of sufficient liquidity and developed digital channels.