200 result(s) for lending
Buddha Statue Removed From Hungarian Museum
- 23 Mar 2015 8:00 AM
- community & culture
A Buddha statue found to contain the 900-year-old mummified remains of a monk has been withdrawn by its owner from an exhibit in the Hungarian National History Museum, the museum’s spokeswoman said. Mónika Kiss-Stefán confirmed that the owner had the statue removed, without explanation, on Friday.
S&P Upgrades Hungary’s Rating To “BB Plus”
- 23 Mar 2015 8:00 AM
- business
Standard and Poor’s raised Hungary’s credit rating for long-term foreign currency and forint debt by one notch to “BB plus”. The international rating agency said that Hungary’s problems related to its external economic balance had significantly eased over the past few years.
Mihály Varga: High Time For A Credit Rating Upgrade
- 23 Mar 2015 8:00 AM
- business
The country’s situation warrants an upgrade by credit rating agencies, as over the past years Hungary’s current account has posted massive surpluses, general government budget deficit has been below 3 percent for years, economic growth has been picking up and employment shows steady improvement, Minister for National Economy Mihály Varga said at the Hungarian Business Leaders Forum held in ...
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.
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.
IMF Issues Concluding Statement On Hungary
- 4 Feb 2015 8:01 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s economy is coming back from the crisis but the road to strong, sustained activity and higher private sector employment is still a long one. Macroeconomic policies have contributed to a welcome reduction in vulnerabilities, strong growth and a reduction in unemployment. But the country remains susceptible to shocks and its medium-term growth prospects are subdued.
Lending Scheme To Be Expanded To Large Companies In Hungary
- 27 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- business
The MNB would like to extend its present funding for growth program aiming at SMEs to include large companies, central bank governor György Matolcsy told the state radio.
Buddha Statue Removed From Hungarian Museum
- 23 Mar 2015 8:00 AM
- community & culture
A Buddha statue found to contain the 900-year-old mummified remains of a monk has been withdrawn by its owner from an exhibit in the Hungarian National History Museum, the museum’s spokeswoman said. Mónika Kiss-Stefán confirmed that the owner had the statue removed, without explanation, on Friday.
S&P Upgrades Hungary’s Rating To “BB Plus”
- 23 Mar 2015 8:00 AM
- business
Standard and Poor’s raised Hungary’s credit rating for long-term foreign currency and forint debt by one notch to “BB plus”. The international rating agency said that Hungary’s problems related to its external economic balance had significantly eased over the past few years.
Mihály Varga: High Time For A Credit Rating Upgrade
- 23 Mar 2015 8:00 AM
- business
The country’s situation warrants an upgrade by credit rating agencies, as over the past years Hungary’s current account has posted massive surpluses, general government budget deficit has been below 3 percent for years, economic growth has been picking up and employment shows steady improvement, Minister for National Economy Mihály Varga said at the Hungarian Business Leaders Forum held in ...
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.
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.
IMF Issues Concluding Statement On Hungary
- 4 Feb 2015 8:01 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s economy is coming back from the crisis but the road to strong, sustained activity and higher private sector employment is still a long one. Macroeconomic policies have contributed to a welcome reduction in vulnerabilities, strong growth and a reduction in unemployment. But the country remains susceptible to shocks and its medium-term growth prospects are subdued.
Lending Scheme To Be Expanded To Large Companies In Hungary
- 27 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- business
The MNB would like to extend its present funding for growth program aiming at SMEs to include large companies, central bank governor György Matolcsy told the state radio.