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Bulgaria’s non-govt deposit growth slows in Sept

The deposits of Bulgaria's non-government sector increased by 11.8% year-on-year in September, reaching BGN 100.3 billion (EUR 51.3 billion), after...

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Romania’s annual bank deposits growth slows in Sept

The deposits of the non-governmental sector in Romanian banks grew 13.9% on the year to RON 452.4 billion (EUR 92...

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Housing loans amount to nearly 9% of GDP

Within loans to the household sector, housing loans accounted for almost 48%, the ratio of which to GDP increased from...

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Rate of restructured home loans jumps in H1

The share of restructured home loans in Hungarian banks' portfolios rose sharply in the first half as borrowers anticipated the...

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Lenders’ share of corporate loans falling to 4%

The share of lenders' stock of corporate loans under a repayment moratorium is expected to fall from 20% to 4%...

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OTP Bank Romania reaches 4% market share

The Romanian unit of Hungary's OTP Bank has boosted its market share to 4% in the second year of a...

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Eximbank launching new tranche of bonds

Eximbank will launch the first tranche of 2022/5 bonds and the third tranche of 2029/1 bonds on October 25, according...

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OTP establishes 2 employee stock ownership programs

Shareholders of OTP Bank decided to establish two "Special Employee Stock Co-ownership Programs" (SECOPS) and sell them up to HUF...

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EBRD lending EUR 5 mln to UniCredit’s Bosnian unit to support SMEs

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) said on Thursday it is providing a loan of up to EUR...

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EBRD approves EUR 4 mln loan to Bosnian microfinance firm for residential green investments

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) said it has approved a senior unsecured loan of up to EUR...

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Serbia c. bank’s FX reserves rise in Sept

The foreign exchange (FX) reserves held by Serbia's central bank rose to EUR 16.802 billion at the end of September,...

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EBRD provides EUR 72 mln loan to Polish DL Invest Group

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development announced that is boosting the development of green industrial and logistics real estate...

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Poland c. bank raises rates unexpectedly

Poland's central bank raised its key interest rate unexpectedly on Wednesday, citing higher inflationary pressures in the coming quarters, according...

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Moldova hikes key rate

The National Bank of Moldova raised its benchmark interest rate by 85 basis points to 5.5% on Tuesday, citing inflationary...

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Romania raises interest rates by 25 bps

The National Bank of Romania raised its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points (bps) to 1.5% at its October...

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Green Lending Surges Past HUF 1.1 tln as Energy‑Storage Projects Accelerate

Hungary’s green‑loan portfolio grew from HUF 994.9 billion to HUF 1.105 trillion in Q1 2026, driven by more than HUF...

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OTP Bank Q2 Earnings Fall 7% as Interest Rate Cap Weighs on Profit

Second-quarter after-tax profit at OTP Bank, Hungary’s biggest commercial lender, fell 7% year-on-year to HUF 305.8 bln, an earnings report...

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Hungary Leasing Market Grows 8.7% in H1 2026

The value of new leases in Hungary rose 8.7% year-on-year to HUF 520 billion in the first half of 2026,...

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“We Aim to Play the Same Role in CEE as We Do at Home”

OTP Fund Management is continuing its growth across the region. According to CEO György Éder, international expansion is not a...

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OTP Group Named Best Retail Bank in CEE at Euromoney Awards

OTP Group received 13 awards at the 2026 Euromoney Awards for Excellence, including the title of Best Retail Bank in...

K&H Bank and Mastercard Extend Strategic Partnership Through 2030

K&H Bank and Mastercard have extended their exclusive strategic partnership through 2030, with plans to expand personalized digital financial services...

OTP Forecasts Hungary’s GDP Growth at 1.7% in 2026, 2.5% in 2027

Hungary’s economy could expand by 1.7% this year and 2.5% in 2027, with household consumption driving growth in 2026, according...

Net-zero Transition Becoming a Core Banking Issue

Banks have a central role to play in financing Hungary’s transition to a lower-carbon economy, not by withdrawing from carbon-intensive...

Cash Flow Under Pressure: How Factoring Supports Business Resilience

In an increasingly uncertain economic environment, companies are placing greater emphasis on liquidity, as well as operational resilience....

OTP Accounts for 53% of Hungarian Banking Groups’ Total Assets

OTP Bank’s consolidated total assets accounted for 53% of the combined balance sheet of banking groups in Hungary at the...

Hungarian Banking Sector Profit Declines 22% in H1 2026

Hungarian banks’ combined after-tax profit fell 22% year-on-year to HUF 685 billion in the first half, data released by the...

MBH Bank Posts HUF 88 bln Adjusted Comprehensive Income in H1

MBH Bank reported adjusted total comprehensive income of over HUF 88 bln in H1 2026, HUF 780 mln above the...

Green Lending Surges Past HUF 1.1 tln as Energy‑Storage Projects Accelerate

Hungary’s green‑loan portfolio grew from HUF 994.9 billion to HUF 1.105 trillion in Q1 2026, driven by more than HUF...

OTP Bank Q2 Earnings Fall 7% as Interest Rate Cap Weighs on Profit

Second-quarter after-tax profit at OTP Bank, Hungary’s biggest commercial lender, fell 7% year-on-year to HUF 305.8 bln, an earnings report...

Hungary Leasing Market Grows 8.7% in H1 2026

The value of new leases in Hungary rose 8.7% year-on-year to HUF 520 billion in the first half of 2026,...

Household Lending Hits Historic High in June

Hungary recorded an unprecedented jump in household lending in June 2026, with monthly new loans surpassing HUF 500 billion for...

“We Aim to Play the Same Role in CEE as We Do at Home”

OTP Fund Management is continuing its growth across the region. According to CEO György Éder, international expansion is not a...

OTP Group Named Best Retail Bank in CEE at Euromoney Awards

OTP Group received 13 awards at the 2026 Euromoney Awards for Excellence, including the title of Best Retail Bank in...

Banking Association Presses for Predictable Economic Policy

Hungarian Banking Association leaders congratulated the new government and said lenders were ready to play an active role in supporting...

Strong International Demand for MBH Bank’s Bonds

MBH Bank has completed another international bond issuance under its international program, placing EUR 500 mln of MREL-eligible bonds amid...