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EIB lends Magyar Eximbank EUR 200 mln to support recovery

The European Investment Bank (EIB) on Tuesday said it will lend EUR 200 million to Magyar Eximbank, creating a new...

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Raiffeisenbank Bulgaria in EUR 57.8 mln loan guarantee deal with state-run Fund of Funds

Raiffeisenbank Bulgaria, a unit of Austria-based Raiffeisen Bank International, said on Thursday it signed a BGN 113 million (EUR 57.8...

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Credit Agricole to sell Romanian unit to Vista Bank Romania

French banking group Credit Agricole said that it has signed an agreement to sell its Romanian subsidiary to Vista Bank...

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Central bank, public procurement authority partner on strengthening compliance

The National Bank of Hungary (MNB) and the Public Procurement Authority (KH) on Thursday said they agreed to partner on...

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EBRD lending EUR 3.5 mln to N. Macedonia’s Procredit Bank for SMEs

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development said on Monday that it is extending two loans worth a total of...

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MFB makes HUF 1.7 tln of new financing in 2020

The state-owned Hungarian Development Bank (MFB) and its affiliates have committed more than HUF 1.7 trillion of new financing in...

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EIF, Raiffeisenbank Serbia sign loan guarantee deal to back SMEs

Raiffeisenbank’s Serbian unit has signed a EUR 60 million (USD 73.4 million) loan guarantee agreement with the European Investment Fund...

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Banking assoc asks borrowers who aren’t distressed to ‘think through’ moratorium

The Hungarian Banking Association asks borrowers who aren't distressed to "think through" participation in a six-month extension of the moratorium...

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Bank card purchases up 15% in Q3

Purchases made in Hungary with locally issued bank cards came to HUF 1.837 trillion in the third quarter, up 15%...

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Magyar Bankholding, new banking sector runner-up, starts operation

Magyar Bankholding, the 2nd largest banking group in Hungary, started effective operation on Tuesday, after the National Bank of Hungary...

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Delta Technologies signs for HUF 1 bln credit line with OTP

Listed company Delta Technologies, formerly called EST MEDIA, said on Tuesday that it and its two units Delta Systems and...

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EBRD lends EUR 5 mln to OTP Bank in Albania

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development is providing a EUR 5 million loan to OTP Bank Albania to improve...

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Banking sector liquidity up in November – MNB

Forint liquidity of Hungary's banking sector rose in November from a month earlier, which was mainly reflected in an increase...

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IIB outlays in Hungary reach nearly HUF 400 mln

Outlays of the International Investment Bank (IIB) in Hungary add up to almost EUR 400 million since 2015, the lenderʼs...

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Takarékbank-MKB-Budapest Bank tie-up declared of strategic importance

The government has declared the consolidation of the shares of MTB Magyar Takarékszövetkezeti Bank, MKB Bank, and state-owned Budapest Bank...

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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...