Valerie Urben

Valerie Urben

business executive Belgium

Valerie Urben is the head of Euroclear, a prominent financial services company that specializes in the settlement of securities transactions and the custody of assets. She has been vocal about the potential risks associated with the confiscation of frozen Russian assets, particularly concerning the stability of the euro and the broader European financial system. Urben's insights have gained attention amid ongoing discussions in the EU about the legal and financial implications of using these assets to support Ukraine amidst the ongoing conflict.

Born on Jan 01, 1963 (62 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.01%
Persistence
2 wks
Reach
1,184,417
Power
12,329$
Sentiment
4.57
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Russia 7 4.57 0.68% +20% 144,104,080 1,184,417 $1,500,000 12,329$
Totals 7 144,104,080 1,184,417 $1,500,000 12,329$
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Recent Mentions

Russia Russia: The head of Euroclear, Valerie Urben, threatened legal action against the EU in case of confiscation of Russian assets. 6

RBC: Банк России подаст иск к Euroclear в российский суд — РБК

Russia Russia: Valerie Urben, head of Euroclear, indicated that the company might seek legal action if the EU decides to confiscate blocked assets. 5

RBC: Euroclear предупредил о риске потерять €16 млрд из-за ответа России — РБК

Russia Russia: The head of Euroclear, Valerie Urben, described the European Commission's initiative as unrealistic and warned of bankruptcy risks. 3

RBC: Bloomberg узнал, что США мешают планам ЕС использовать активы России — РБК

Russia Russia: Valerie Urben, the head of Euroclear, stated that she would not rule out going to court if the EU decides to confiscate blocked assets. 7

RBC: Глава Euroclear не исключила обращения в суд, если ЕС решит изъять активы — РБК

Russia Russia: Executive Director Valerie Urben emphasized that investing the money from frozen Russian assets in risky investments for financing Ukraine could lead to increased retaliatory measures from Russia. 5

RBC: Бессент рассказал, как следует поступить с замороженными активами России — РБК