(9)In order to prevent conflict of interests detrimental to the issuer of asset-referenced tokens, the policies and procedures under Article 32(1) of Regulation (EU) 2023/1114 should ensure the careful monitoring of situations where persons connected to issuers of asset-referenced tokens have a personal, professional or political relationship with another person that has interests conflicting with those of the issuer. Such relationships have the potential to influence objectivity or judgement of issuers of asset-referenced tokens and their connected persons. Personal relationships should include those between relatives by blood or marriage, or social relationships not limited to a formal partnership or marriage. Political relationships should include memberships of political parties, or relationships with government or other public officials. Professional relationships should consist in relationships in a professional setting, such as at work or in a business context.