826 result(s) for banks
Xpat Opinion: Hungary GDP Grows By 3.5 % In 2014
- 16 Feb 2015 8:00 AM
- business
After the publication of 2014 growth data which exceeds even the most optimistic estimates, the leading left-wing daily suggests that the government should spend more on welfare. A conservative columnist believes that fast economic growth can be sustained.
Hungary Buys Stake In ERSTE, Pledges Bank Tax Cut
- 13 Feb 2015 8:00 AM
- business
Conservative pundits welcome the government’s decision to temporarily invest in ERSTE Bank Hungary and pledge to take out the surplus bank tax. This, they believe, will help consolidate the banking sector and boost lending. A left-wing commentator doubts that the government will fulfil its promises.
Hungarian Opposition Parties Criticise Erste Purchase
- 12 Feb 2015 11:30 AM
- current affairs
The opposition Socialist, Liberal and green LMP parties have slammed the government for signing a memorandum of understanding under which the state of Hungary would obtain a stake in Erste Bank Hungary. The Socialists said that “the corrupt government’s move” could cost taxpayers hundreds of billions of forints, and asked who would benefit from the deal.
Giró-Szász: EBRD Deal Signals New Fiscal Policy In Hungary
- 12 Feb 2015 3:00 AM
- business
The government’s recent signing of an agreement with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) marks the beginning of a new era in Hungary’s fiscal policy, cabinet state secretary András Giró-Szász said, insisting that the government had stabilised the Hungarian economy and resolved the problem of troubled forex debtors, which created an opportunity to reduce the sectoral tax on ...
EBRD: Hungary - Erste Deal To Create Better Environment For Banks
- 11 Feb 2015 8:00 AM
- business
Monday’s memorandum of understanding under which the state of Hungary and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) will acquire a stake in Erste Bank Hungary could contribute to a “stable and predictable” environment for the banking sector in Hungary, President Suma Chakrabarti, EBRD’s president, said.
Hungary’s Economy Minister: Govt Won’t Reduce Other Sectoral Taxes
- 11 Feb 2015 8:00 AM
- business
Hungary’s government plans no reductions to sectoral taxes for the time being, Economy Minister Mihály Varga told public television and radio. Economic growth and maintaining stability are a top priority, but this does not exclude the option of including others sectors in special tax schemes, Varga said.
State Auditor’s “Honest” Report Proves Fidesz Austerity, Say Socialists
- 9 Feb 2015 12:00 AM
- business
The State Audit Office’s (ÁSZ) recently published report covering 2007-2013 proves the Fidesz government and the prime minister implemented austerity while claiming otherwise, a lawmaker of the opposition Socialists said.
Hakki Goktas, Founder & CEO at LeFood
- 5 Feb 2015 11:00 AM
Hakki started his career as a consultant at PWC and Deloitte, focusing on CRM. Before his first venture, he took senior management roles as the GM of Netbul and GM of Noktalar all focusing on internet and mobile in Turkey.
Erste Rejects Hungary's Raiffeisen Buyout Rumour
- 5 Feb 2015 8:00 AM
- business
The Austrian owners of both Erste and Raiffeisen banks denied a Tuesday report that Erste Bank would buy the Hungarian subsidiary of Raiffeisen. HVG had cited various sources as saying the negotiations were at an advanced stage under the code name Zeus, and enjoyed government support.
Xpat Opinion: Hungary GDP Grows By 3.5 % In 2014
- 16 Feb 2015 8:00 AM
- business
After the publication of 2014 growth data which exceeds even the most optimistic estimates, the leading left-wing daily suggests that the government should spend more on welfare. A conservative columnist believes that fast economic growth can be sustained.
Hungary Buys Stake In ERSTE, Pledges Bank Tax Cut
- 13 Feb 2015 8:00 AM
- business
Conservative pundits welcome the government’s decision to temporarily invest in ERSTE Bank Hungary and pledge to take out the surplus bank tax. This, they believe, will help consolidate the banking sector and boost lending. A left-wing commentator doubts that the government will fulfil its promises.
Hungarian Opposition Parties Criticise Erste Purchase
- 12 Feb 2015 11:30 AM
- current affairs
The opposition Socialist, Liberal and green LMP parties have slammed the government for signing a memorandum of understanding under which the state of Hungary would obtain a stake in Erste Bank Hungary. The Socialists said that “the corrupt government’s move” could cost taxpayers hundreds of billions of forints, and asked who would benefit from the deal.
Giró-Szász: EBRD Deal Signals New Fiscal Policy In Hungary
- 12 Feb 2015 3:00 AM
- business
The government’s recent signing of an agreement with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) marks the beginning of a new era in Hungary’s fiscal policy, cabinet state secretary András Giró-Szász said, insisting that the government had stabilised the Hungarian economy and resolved the problem of troubled forex debtors, which created an opportunity to reduce the sectoral tax on ...
EBRD: Hungary - Erste Deal To Create Better Environment For Banks
- 11 Feb 2015 8:00 AM
- business
Monday’s memorandum of understanding under which the state of Hungary and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) will acquire a stake in Erste Bank Hungary could contribute to a “stable and predictable” environment for the banking sector in Hungary, President Suma Chakrabarti, EBRD’s president, said.
Hungary’s Economy Minister: Govt Won’t Reduce Other Sectoral Taxes
- 11 Feb 2015 8:00 AM
- business
Hungary’s government plans no reductions to sectoral taxes for the time being, Economy Minister Mihály Varga told public television and radio. Economic growth and maintaining stability are a top priority, but this does not exclude the option of including others sectors in special tax schemes, Varga said.
State Auditor’s “Honest” Report Proves Fidesz Austerity, Say Socialists
- 9 Feb 2015 12:00 AM
- business
The State Audit Office’s (ÁSZ) recently published report covering 2007-2013 proves the Fidesz government and the prime minister implemented austerity while claiming otherwise, a lawmaker of the opposition Socialists said.
Hakki Goktas, Founder & CEO at LeFood
- 5 Feb 2015 11:00 AM
Hakki started his career as a consultant at PWC and Deloitte, focusing on CRM. Before his first venture, he took senior management roles as the GM of Netbul and GM of Noktalar all focusing on internet and mobile in Turkey.
Erste Rejects Hungary's Raiffeisen Buyout Rumour
- 5 Feb 2015 8:00 AM
- business
The Austrian owners of both Erste and Raiffeisen banks denied a Tuesday report that Erste Bank would buy the Hungarian subsidiary of Raiffeisen. HVG had cited various sources as saying the negotiations were at an advanced stage under the code name Zeus, and enjoyed government support.