263 result(s) for interest rates
Positive Economic Outlook Key To Construction Sector Upswing In Hungary
- 6 May 2015 9:00 AM
- property
The major improvement in Hungary’s economic outlook has led to the emergence of the real estate market and construction sector from the doldrums, Economy Minister Mihály Varga told a conference. The construction sector can only add new real estate in places where there is confidence about the future of the economy, Varga told the conference organised by business daily Napi Gazdaság, adding that ...
EC Opens Investigation On Hungary Ad Tax
- 12 Mar 2015 2:00 AM
- current affairs
The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation to determine whether Hungary’s tax on advertisements complied with European Union rules on state aid. The EC expressed concerns that the progressive tax “could selectively favour certain companies and give them an unfair competitive advantage”.
FX Loan & Bank Bills Approved In Hungary
- 26 Nov 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Parliament on Tuesday approved the bill ordering the conversion of foreign-currency retail loans into forint ones next year. Loans must be converted at the MNB’s rates as at November 7. Interest rates on the forint loans will be linked to the Budapest interbank rate Bubor.
Hungarian Parliament Approves “Fair Banking” Law
- 26 Nov 2014 8:00 AM
- business
Parliament approved a law on “fair banking” and a separate legislation on converting forex loans into home currency. The former establishes strict conditions for unilateral changes to interest rates and fees, as well as requires banks to provide adequate information before loan contracts are signed.
Hungary's Justice Minister Files Bill On “Fair Banking”
- 12 Nov 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The bill on establishing “fair banking” was filed in Parliament on Tuesday afternoon, Justice Minister László Trócsányi announced. The bill places new regulatory tasks on banks in providing information to clients and helping them to understand contracts.
Hungarian Analysts’ Views Differ On Outlook For Forint Conversion Of FX Loans
- 11 Nov 2014 8:00 AM
- property
Analysts interviewed by MTI gave differing views on how successful the forint conversion of foreign currency loans could be. András Balatoni of ING Bank said borrowers would be happy to opt for the forint conversion to reduce their foreign currency exposure.
'Don't Wait, Vaccinate', By FirstMed Budapest
- 10 Nov 2014 7:00 AM
- specials
Every winter multitudes of people suffer from the flu. It is this chilly season that is best known for frequent outbreaks of influenza, which is also referred to as ‘flu season’. Influenza, or flu, is a viral disease that affects the respiratory system and is easily spread among people. Symptoms of flu vary by individual. While it can be felt as a relatively mild sickness in vibrant, young ...
Hungarian MPs Propose Locking Interest Rates On Retail Loans For 3 Years
- 5 Nov 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Lawmakers of the ruling Fidesz-KDNP alliance have proposed that banks should be allowed to change interest rates and interest rate margins in retail loan contracts only once every three years, parliamentary group leader Antal Rogán said.
Hungarian Parliament Passes Debt Relief Act
- 26 Sep 2014 1:00 AM
- business
Parliament passed the Debt Relief Act yesterday requiring banks to return millions of forints to forex- and forint-loan debtors for losses arising from unilateral contract modifications and currency margin disparities.
Positive Economic Outlook Key To Construction Sector Upswing In Hungary
- 6 May 2015 9:00 AM
- property
The major improvement in Hungary’s economic outlook has led to the emergence of the real estate market and construction sector from the doldrums, Economy Minister Mihály Varga told a conference. The construction sector can only add new real estate in places where there is confidence about the future of the economy, Varga told the conference organised by business daily Napi Gazdaság, adding that ...
EC Opens Investigation On Hungary Ad Tax
- 12 Mar 2015 2:00 AM
- current affairs
The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation to determine whether Hungary’s tax on advertisements complied with European Union rules on state aid. The EC expressed concerns that the progressive tax “could selectively favour certain companies and give them an unfair competitive advantage”.
FX Loan & Bank Bills Approved In Hungary
- 26 Nov 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Parliament on Tuesday approved the bill ordering the conversion of foreign-currency retail loans into forint ones next year. Loans must be converted at the MNB’s rates as at November 7. Interest rates on the forint loans will be linked to the Budapest interbank rate Bubor.
Hungarian Parliament Approves “Fair Banking” Law
- 26 Nov 2014 8:00 AM
- business
Parliament approved a law on “fair banking” and a separate legislation on converting forex loans into home currency. The former establishes strict conditions for unilateral changes to interest rates and fees, as well as requires banks to provide adequate information before loan contracts are signed.
Hungary's Justice Minister Files Bill On “Fair Banking”
- 12 Nov 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The bill on establishing “fair banking” was filed in Parliament on Tuesday afternoon, Justice Minister László Trócsányi announced. The bill places new regulatory tasks on banks in providing information to clients and helping them to understand contracts.
Hungarian Analysts’ Views Differ On Outlook For Forint Conversion Of FX Loans
- 11 Nov 2014 8:00 AM
- property
Analysts interviewed by MTI gave differing views on how successful the forint conversion of foreign currency loans could be. András Balatoni of ING Bank said borrowers would be happy to opt for the forint conversion to reduce their foreign currency exposure.
'Don't Wait, Vaccinate', By FirstMed Budapest
- 10 Nov 2014 7:00 AM
- specials
Every winter multitudes of people suffer from the flu. It is this chilly season that is best known for frequent outbreaks of influenza, which is also referred to as ‘flu season’. Influenza, or flu, is a viral disease that affects the respiratory system and is easily spread among people. Symptoms of flu vary by individual. While it can be felt as a relatively mild sickness in vibrant, young ...
Hungarian MPs Propose Locking Interest Rates On Retail Loans For 3 Years
- 5 Nov 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Lawmakers of the ruling Fidesz-KDNP alliance have proposed that banks should be allowed to change interest rates and interest rate margins in retail loan contracts only once every three years, parliamentary group leader Antal Rogán said.
Hungarian Parliament Passes Debt Relief Act
- 26 Sep 2014 1:00 AM
- business
Parliament passed the Debt Relief Act yesterday requiring banks to return millions of forints to forex- and forint-loan debtors for losses arising from unilateral contract modifications and currency margin disparities.

















