152 result(s) for banking sector
Fitch Affirms Hungary Rating At ‘BBB -’ With Stable Outlook
- 21 Nov 2016 8:00 AM
- business
Fitch Ratings has affirmed Hungary’s Long-Term Foreign and Local Currency Issuer Default Ratings (IDR) at ‘BBB-’ with a Stable Outlook. Hungary’s ratings reflect the country’s membership in the European Union, strong governance indicators, high GDP per capita and reduced external debt, Fitch said.
Orbán Calls For Higher Wages At EBRD Conference
- 11 Nov 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán called for a “firm increase” in wages in the Hungarian economy, which he said required increasingly competitive businesses. Addressing a conference organised by the European Bank of Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) in Budapest, Orbán said that reducing corporate and personal income taxes as well as employer contributions were necessary to enhance competitiveness.
Varga: Strong National Economies Key To Europe’s Rebound After Brexit
- 13 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- business
Sovereign national economies are key to Europe regaining its competitiveness after Britain’s exit from the bloc, Economy Minister Mihály Varga told a meeting of the EU’s finance ministers in Brussels. The EU ministers met to discuss, among other things, measures that need to be taken at the national and EU levels to offset the negative effects of Brexit, a statement from the economy ministry said.
Banking In Hungary Stable After Brexit
- 4 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- business
Britain’s vote to leave the European Union has not caused any “extreme events” in Hungary’s banking sector, industry leaders established at consultations with the National Bank of Hungary and representatives of the Economy Ministry.
Moody’s Upgrades Hungary’s Banking System Outlook To Positive
- 30 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- business
Ratings agency Moody’s Investors Service upgraded the outlook of Hungary’s banking system to positive, the rating agency said today in a report entitled “Banking System Outlook - Hungary”. Moodyʼs noted, however, that government support for banks in the EU, including Hungary, is less certain under the provisions of the EUʼs Bank Recovery and Resolution Directive.
NBH: Hungary Prepared For Brexit Effects
- 25 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- business
The National Bank of Hungary (NBH) has prepared for both outcomes of the British vote on European Union membership, NBH managing director Dániel Palotai told MTI after UK voters decided to leave to bloc at a referendum. “We continuously monitor the reactions of financial markets,” Palotai said on the sidelines of a conference. “We have all the necessary tools to ensure financial stability,” he ...
State, EBRD Buy 15% Stakes In Erste Bank Hungary
- 22 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- business
The Hungarian state and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) today finalized acquisition of 15% stakes each in the local unit of Austrian banking group Erste, as per an agreement made in February 2015, Hungarian news agency MTI reported. Hungary reportedly paid HUF 38.9 billion for its 15% stake.
Moody’s: Improved Employment, Higher Real Wages Positive For Banks
- 31 May 2016 9:00 AM
- business
Lower unemployment, higher employment and rising real wages should positively impact Hungary’s banking sector, ratings agency Moody’s said in an analysis. Higher real wages is credit positive for banks because it enhances households’ ability to service their bank loans and will help reduce banks’ nonperforming retail loans.
Finance Minister Varga: Fitch Upgrade Evidence Of Reforms
- 23 May 2016 9:00 AM
- business
An upgrade of Hungary back to investment grade by ratings agency Fitch on Friday is a result of economic reforms the government started in 2010, Economy Minister Mihály Varga said at a press conference on Saturday. The upgrade is evidence that the Hungarian economic restructuring has been a success, that the Hungarian reforms are working, Varga said.
Fitch Affirms Hungary Rating At ‘BBB -’ With Stable Outlook
- 21 Nov 2016 8:00 AM
- business
Fitch Ratings has affirmed Hungary’s Long-Term Foreign and Local Currency Issuer Default Ratings (IDR) at ‘BBB-’ with a Stable Outlook. Hungary’s ratings reflect the country’s membership in the European Union, strong governance indicators, high GDP per capita and reduced external debt, Fitch said.
Orbán Calls For Higher Wages At EBRD Conference
- 11 Nov 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán called for a “firm increase” in wages in the Hungarian economy, which he said required increasingly competitive businesses. Addressing a conference organised by the European Bank of Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) in Budapest, Orbán said that reducing corporate and personal income taxes as well as employer contributions were necessary to enhance competitiveness.
Varga: Strong National Economies Key To Europe’s Rebound After Brexit
- 13 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- business
Sovereign national economies are key to Europe regaining its competitiveness after Britain’s exit from the bloc, Economy Minister Mihály Varga told a meeting of the EU’s finance ministers in Brussels. The EU ministers met to discuss, among other things, measures that need to be taken at the national and EU levels to offset the negative effects of Brexit, a statement from the economy ministry said.
Banking In Hungary Stable After Brexit
- 4 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- business
Britain’s vote to leave the European Union has not caused any “extreme events” in Hungary’s banking sector, industry leaders established at consultations with the National Bank of Hungary and representatives of the Economy Ministry.
Moody’s Upgrades Hungary’s Banking System Outlook To Positive
- 30 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- business
Ratings agency Moody’s Investors Service upgraded the outlook of Hungary’s banking system to positive, the rating agency said today in a report entitled “Banking System Outlook - Hungary”. Moodyʼs noted, however, that government support for banks in the EU, including Hungary, is less certain under the provisions of the EUʼs Bank Recovery and Resolution Directive.
NBH: Hungary Prepared For Brexit Effects
- 25 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- business
The National Bank of Hungary (NBH) has prepared for both outcomes of the British vote on European Union membership, NBH managing director Dániel Palotai told MTI after UK voters decided to leave to bloc at a referendum. “We continuously monitor the reactions of financial markets,” Palotai said on the sidelines of a conference. “We have all the necessary tools to ensure financial stability,” he ...
State, EBRD Buy 15% Stakes In Erste Bank Hungary
- 22 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- business
The Hungarian state and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) today finalized acquisition of 15% stakes each in the local unit of Austrian banking group Erste, as per an agreement made in February 2015, Hungarian news agency MTI reported. Hungary reportedly paid HUF 38.9 billion for its 15% stake.
Moody’s: Improved Employment, Higher Real Wages Positive For Banks
- 31 May 2016 9:00 AM
- business
Lower unemployment, higher employment and rising real wages should positively impact Hungary’s banking sector, ratings agency Moody’s said in an analysis. Higher real wages is credit positive for banks because it enhances households’ ability to service their bank loans and will help reduce banks’ nonperforming retail loans.
Finance Minister Varga: Fitch Upgrade Evidence Of Reforms
- 23 May 2016 9:00 AM
- business
An upgrade of Hungary back to investment grade by ratings agency Fitch on Friday is a result of economic reforms the government started in 2010, Economy Minister Mihály Varga said at a press conference on Saturday. The upgrade is evidence that the Hungarian economic restructuring has been a success, that the Hungarian reforms are working, Varga said.