Chapter Meeting

The Geopolitical Reverse Stress Test: From Uncertainty to Resilience

March 31, 2026 5:00 PM | The Netherlands Chapter | In-Person

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March 31, 2026
5:00 PM - 7:30 PM

In-Person

Deloitte Auditorium, Gustav Mahlerlaan 2970 1081 LA, Amsterdam,

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Geopolitical shocks, whether from escalating conflicts, trade barriers, or disruptions in cross-border transactions, are reshaping markets at unprecedented speed. Traditional risk models struggle to capture these complexities, leaving banks exposed to blind spots that could trigger severe capital depletion or liquidity crises.

The Geopolitical Reverse Stress Test (GRST) is not just another regulatory exercise. It is a chance to rethink how we identify, assess and mitigate risks that defy conventional modeling. With the first submissions now in, the question is: What have we learned, and how can we use this exercise to strengthen risk management and business operations? 

Join the GARP Netherlands Chapter for an evening of real-world lessons, expert analysis and peer exchange – just two weeks after banks have submitted their initial GRST reports. This is your opportunity to:

  • Get the bankers’ first hand perspective in delivering the GRST.
  • Gain a sector-wide view on how banks are navigating the GRST and what it means for the future of stress testing.
  • Engage in interactive discussions and explore how to apply these insights to your organization.

Agenda

5:00 - 5:30 PM: Registration

5:30 - 6:30 PM: Keynote Presentations  with Audience Q&A

6:30 - 7:30 PM: Networking Reception (Drinks and light refreshments will be served)

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Speakers

Frank van Bergum

Frank van Bergum

Head of Group Capital Stress Testing, Rabobank
Frank van Bergum

Frank van Bergum

Head of Group Capital Stress Testing, Rabobank

Within the Capital Adequacy and Scenario Analyses (CASA) team in Rabobank’s Enterprise Risk department, Frank is responsible for the execution of firm-wide capital stress tests, including the ICAAP stress test, the bi-annual EBA EU-wide stress tests (2018, 2021, 2023 and 2025), and the ECB climate risk stress test launched in 2022.

He oversees the development of forward-looking scenarios and the execution of firm-wide stress tests, covering internal, supervisory, and climate stress testing.
Lars Frisell

Lars Frisell

Partner, Zanders
Lars Frisell

Lars Frisell

Partner, Zanders

Partner and member of Zanders’ Risk Advisory Group, with primary responsibility for the Nordic–Baltic region. Lars’ key expertise lies in ESG and credit risk, and the interaction between the two. He supports financial institutions in navigating complex regulatory, data, and modelling challenges.

Previously, Lars served as Head of Credit Risk and ESG Risk at Swedbank, where he was responsible for developing methodologies to quantify and monitor ESG risks, including climate stress testing.
Richard Van Tilborgh

Richard Van Tilborgh

Head of Integrated Risk / ICAAP Analytics, ING
Richard Van Tilborgh

Richard Van Tilborgh

Head of Integrated Risk / ICAAP Analytics, ING

Responsible for the second line of defense of ING’s ICAAP Framework, including:

  • Group-wide risk identification and risk assessment processes
  • Coordination of internal and external risk disclosures
  • The Group-wide Risk Appetite Framework, including the overarching solvency RAS
  • The ICAAP Stress Testing Framework, including regulatory stress tests

Richard has worked in ING’s Risk domain since 2000, beginning in Market Risk. After establishing the Market Risk function within Model Validation in 2007, he moved in 2011 to the predecessor of Integrated Risk. In that role, he developed the current Risk Appetite Framework and became responsible for Recovery & Resolution Planning.

Since 2018, Richard has headed the ICAAP Analytics team, which regularly prepares Supervisory Board documents such as: (i) the quarterly Financial Risk Update, (ii) the Annual Review of the Risk Appetite Framework, (iii) EBA Stress Test and other stress test results, and (iv) (Geopolitical) Risk Assessments.

Chapter Directors

Anita Jharap
Director, Placidity

Committee Members

Pelle Van Vlijmen
Partner, Deloitte

Erik Vijlbrief
Executive Consultant, Zanders

Vincent Pit
Director, ACE Company

Maurits Bakker
Risk Lead Benelux

Onno Steins
Senior Policy Advisor, NVB

Jeroen van der Hoek
Senior Risk and Project Manager, Cardano

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