180 result(s) for hungary’s national bank
Hungary's Annual Economic Policy Consultation With IMF & EU Concluded Successfully
- 29 Jan 2013 8:04 AM
- business
Representatives from the International Monetary Fund and the European Commission met with leaders and experts from the Hungarian Government, the National Bank of Hungary, the Hungarian Financial Supervisory Authority, and with certain financial sector operators, within the framework of their annual economic policy consultation. The meetings included negotiations on economic forecasts for winter ...
Hungary's Former Finance Minister Bokros Calls Gov’t Marxist Nationalists
- 24 Jan 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Former finance minister Lajos Bokros accused the Fidesz government of pursuing a “strongly populist, nationalist, anti-market agenda,” in a guest post on the Financial Times blog beyondbrics. The government has imposed punishing taxes on banks, energy providers, telecoms companies and major retailers, Bokros said.
Xpat Opinion: Hungary's Forint Comes Under Pressure
- 18 Jan 2013 8:00 AM
- business
As the Forint weakens against the Euro, pundits wonder why international speculators are selling the Hungarian currency, and whether its slump is the result of the uncertainty related to the imminent choice of a new National Bank president, and of a possible quantitative easing program.
Hungary's Socialists Against Matolcsy At National Bank
- 14 Jan 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The Socialist Party is urging Prime Minister Viktor Orbán to make a responsible decision and nominate an independent person recognised by the banking community rather than Economy Minister György Matolcsy for the post of central bank governor.
The International Court Of Arbitration In Washington Again Ruled In Favour Of Hungary
- 11 Dec 2012 8:02 AM
- current affairs
In its ruling of 30 November 2012, the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) rejected a significant part of the claims of the lawsuit filed by Electrabel SA against Hungary.
Hungary's Fidesz Leader Rogán Not Interested In MNB Post
- 3 Dec 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Fidesz caucus leader Antal Rogán does not want to take over as governor of the National Bank when András Simor’s term ends next March, he said in an interview with Népszabadság on Saturday. He added that he would not agree with the idea that Simor be granted a second term.
Xpat Opinion: Guessing Hungary's PM Orbán’s Strategy In Negotiations With The EU
- 28 Nov 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The leading pro-government daily welcomes the failure of the EU summit as a sign of democracy and good news for Hungary, while its left-wing counterpart accuses PM Orbán of selfishness. An influential economist says that although the EU’s growth forecasts are biased against Hungary, the government has to make efforts to convince Brussels anyway. An independent centrist outlet suspects that once ...
Hungary's Downgrade By Standard&Poor’s Rating Services Should Not Be Taken Seriously
- 27 Nov 2012 8:02 AM
- business
Rating agencies can no longer be taken seriously as they were the ones that suffered the largest loss of credibility during the years of crisis. Having failed to predict the financial crisis, they are a thing of the past now. The future will not depend on them or on speculators, but on countries and production. Instead of credit rating agencies, Hungary has been assessed by investors which have ...
The European Commission’s Forecast Recognises Hungary’s Economic Stability
- 19 Nov 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
On Kossuth public radio station today, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán claimed that the European Commission's forecast for Hungary issued last week shows that the country can thrive even without an IMF deal, but it is still committed to reaching an agreement with the financial institution and the European Union.
Hungary's Annual Economic Policy Consultation With IMF & EU Concluded Successfully
- 29 Jan 2013 8:04 AM
- business
Representatives from the International Monetary Fund and the European Commission met with leaders and experts from the Hungarian Government, the National Bank of Hungary, the Hungarian Financial Supervisory Authority, and with certain financial sector operators, within the framework of their annual economic policy consultation. The meetings included negotiations on economic forecasts for winter ...
Hungary's Former Finance Minister Bokros Calls Gov’t Marxist Nationalists
- 24 Jan 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Former finance minister Lajos Bokros accused the Fidesz government of pursuing a “strongly populist, nationalist, anti-market agenda,” in a guest post on the Financial Times blog beyondbrics. The government has imposed punishing taxes on banks, energy providers, telecoms companies and major retailers, Bokros said.
Xpat Opinion: Hungary's Forint Comes Under Pressure
- 18 Jan 2013 8:00 AM
- business
As the Forint weakens against the Euro, pundits wonder why international speculators are selling the Hungarian currency, and whether its slump is the result of the uncertainty related to the imminent choice of a new National Bank president, and of a possible quantitative easing program.
Hungary's Socialists Against Matolcsy At National Bank
- 14 Jan 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The Socialist Party is urging Prime Minister Viktor Orbán to make a responsible decision and nominate an independent person recognised by the banking community rather than Economy Minister György Matolcsy for the post of central bank governor.
The International Court Of Arbitration In Washington Again Ruled In Favour Of Hungary
- 11 Dec 2012 8:02 AM
- current affairs
In its ruling of 30 November 2012, the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) rejected a significant part of the claims of the lawsuit filed by Electrabel SA against Hungary.
Hungary's Fidesz Leader Rogán Not Interested In MNB Post
- 3 Dec 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Fidesz caucus leader Antal Rogán does not want to take over as governor of the National Bank when András Simor’s term ends next March, he said in an interview with Népszabadság on Saturday. He added that he would not agree with the idea that Simor be granted a second term.
Xpat Opinion: Guessing Hungary's PM Orbán’s Strategy In Negotiations With The EU
- 28 Nov 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The leading pro-government daily welcomes the failure of the EU summit as a sign of democracy and good news for Hungary, while its left-wing counterpart accuses PM Orbán of selfishness. An influential economist says that although the EU’s growth forecasts are biased against Hungary, the government has to make efforts to convince Brussels anyway. An independent centrist outlet suspects that once ...
Hungary's Downgrade By Standard&Poor’s Rating Services Should Not Be Taken Seriously
- 27 Nov 2012 8:02 AM
- business
Rating agencies can no longer be taken seriously as they were the ones that suffered the largest loss of credibility during the years of crisis. Having failed to predict the financial crisis, they are a thing of the past now. The future will not depend on them or on speculators, but on countries and production. Instead of credit rating agencies, Hungary has been assessed by investors which have ...
The European Commission’s Forecast Recognises Hungary’s Economic Stability
- 19 Nov 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
On Kossuth public radio station today, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán claimed that the European Commission's forecast for Hungary issued last week shows that the country can thrive even without an IMF deal, but it is still committed to reaching an agreement with the financial institution and the European Union.















