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Croatian household financial assets rise in Q1

At the end of the first quarter of 2021, Croatian citizens' financial assets totaled HRK 545.3 billion (EUR 72.64 billion),...

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170,000 couples take out prenatal baby support loans

So far, 170,000 married couples have taken out prenatal baby support loans, Minister for Families Katalin Novák said in a...

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Serbia’s FX reserves decline in June

The foreign exchange (FX) reserves held by Serbia's central bank fell to EUR 14.1 billion at the end of June,...

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Banking sector liquidity up in June

Forint liquidity of Hungary's banking sector rose in June, reflected by an increase in the average stock of lenders' overnight...

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OTP testing Hungary’s 1st recycled plastic bank card

OTP Bank announced launching the trial period of an environmentally friendly bank card made of 85.5% recycled plastic, according to...

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MNB fines Takarék Group HUF 32.5 mln

The National Bank of Hungary (MNB) said it fined Takarék Group HUF 32.5 million for compliance violations....

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Strong demand for K&H retail loans

Demand for K&H loans is strong, according to profitline.hu. The amount of disbursed home loans increased by 39% in the...

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Romanian c. bank FX reserves fall in June

The foreign exchange (FX) reserves held by Romania's central bank, excluding gold, totaled EUR 36.83 billion at the end of...

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Stock of prenatal baby support loans close to HUF 1.285 tln

Hungarian lenders' stock of prenatal baby support loans came close to HUF 1.285 tln at the end of May, up...

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Bulgaria’s non-govt deposit growth speeds up in May

Deposits of Bulgaria's non-government sector increased by 11.7% year-on-year at the end of May, reaching BGN 96.4 billion (EUR 49.2...

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Euronet expanding network of ATMs

As a result of cooperation with municipalities and other organizations, Euronet will launch additional ATMs in the coming months, said...

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Croatia total household loans rise in April

Total household loans in Croatia reached HRK 137.5 billion (EUR 18.34 billion) at the end of April, 2021, increasing by...

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Czech central bank hikes key rates 

The Czech National Bank (CNB) raised its benchmark two-week repo rate by 25 basis points to 0.50% on Wednesday, in...

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Takarék Group balance sheet expands 41% in 2020

Total assets of Hungary's Takarék banking group rose 41% to HUF 3.632 trillion last year, the lender said, according to...

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Electronic payment options increased in Q1

The number of electronic payment options increased significantly in the first quarter of 2021, based on the latest payment data...

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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...