The CEO of Euroclear, the Belgian clearinghouse responsible for holding Russia's frozen central bank assets, has warned against the seizure of these assets to aid Ukraine. Valerie Urbain emphasized the risks and liabilities associated with confiscating the assets, stating that it could lead to collapsing trust in global financial systems and destabilize the euro. The EU has used the profits generated from these frozen assets to fund aid for Ukraine, but discussions around confiscating the assets have resurfaced amid concerns about future US support for Ukraine. Russia has criticized Western nations for utilizing the frozen assets and has hinted at potential retaliatory measures. The Euroclear CEO highlighted the potential disruptions to the euro's status as a reserve currency and Europe's financial system. Despite no observed significant changes in transaction volumes, there has been increased activity in Asian and Middle Eastern markets.



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