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K&H: Young people saving more

The willingness of young people to save has increased, according to a survey from K&H, writes profitline.hu....

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Serbia’s FX reserves fall in April

The foreign exchange (FX) reserves held by Serbia's central bank fell to EUR 14 billion at the end of April,...

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Banking sector liquidity rose April

Forint liquidity of the Hungarian banking sector grew in April, reflected by increases in the average stock of credit institutions'...

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K&H Bank Q1 profit climbs to HUF 12.6 bln

K&H Bank had consolidated first-quarter after-tax profit of HUF 12.6 billion, up 19% year-on-year after adjustments for extraordinary items, the...

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MNB FX swap stock to fall after tender

Outstanding stock of the National Bank of Hungary's FX swaps, which the central bank uses to pump liquidity into the...

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Banks in CEE on fast track of digitization

The results of analyzes carried out by the S&P Global Ratings team show that banks operating in Central and Eastern...

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Household deposits in Slovenia up to record

Slovenian household deposits at banks rose by over EUR 2 billion to a record EUR 23 billion in the epidemic...

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OTP Q1 profit climbs over HUF 93 bln as provisions drop

OTP Bank, Hungary's biggest commercial lender, booked consolidated first-quarter after-tax profit of HUF 93.3 billion, compared to a loss of...

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OTP awarded outstanding digital credit institution

With the recent launch of its online services, OTP Bank won the Digital Welfare Program's outstanding digital credit institution recognition,...

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Bond subscription boosts corporate lending stock in March

Corporate bond subscriptions by lenders were a big factor behind a HUF 161 billion transaction-based increase in banks' corporate lending...

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Romanian c. bank FX reserves rise in April

The foreign exchange reserves held by Romania's central bank, excluding gold, totaled EUR 38.304 billion at the end of April,...

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Stock of home loans climbs to HUF 4.004 tln

Hungarian lenders' stock of home loans increased 10% to HUF 4.004 trillion in 2020, reaching 8.4% of GDP, data compiled...

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Erste Q1 earnings in Hungary lifted by moratorium base effect

Austria's Erste Group booked net income of EUR 40.1 million at its business in Hungary in the first quarter, climbing...

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Romania’s annual bank deposits growth slows, outstanding loans up in March

The deposits of the non-governmental sector in Romanian banks grew 14.7% on the year to RON 430.9 billion (EUR 87...

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Businesses apply for HUF 36 bln of recovery microloans

So far, more than 4,500 microbusinesses and SMEs have applied for HUF 36 billion in interest-free microloans the government has...

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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...