431 result(s) for scandal
Billions Loaned To Quaestor Under Gyurcsány Govt, Says Fidesz
- 31 Mar 2015 9:00 AM
- business
Hungary’s Fidesz ruling party has proposed setting up a parliamentary sub-committee to investigate a government loan to the Quaestor brokerage made under the Socialist administration of Ferenc Gyurcsány.
If Viktor Orbán Can Survive Broker Scandal, He Can Survive Anything
- 30 Mar 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán acknowledged on Wednesday that he himself ordered ministries to withdraw their money from brokerage firms. If the decision was based on inside information then the Prime Minister acknowledged committing a serious economic crime.
Understanding Jobbik’s Appeal To Hungarian Youth
- 26 Mar 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
According to a poll conducted in February, far-right party Jobbik was more popular than right-wing, ruling Fidesz among Hungarians under 30. The reasons for this were debated last week at a forum organized by Kettős Mérce (Double Standard).
Hungary’s Foreign Ministry Denies Quaestor Withdrawal Insider Dealing
- 24 Mar 2015 3:00 AM
- current affairs
The foreign ministry and its affiliated organisations had no privileged information about the financial situation of the troubled brokerage Quaestor prior to its withdrawal of capital from the institution, the ministry said, adding that it had closed its investment account at Quaestor after the preceding Buda- Cash brokerage scandal emerged.
Audi Cancels Gyõr ETO Sponsorship
- 16 Mar 2015 8:00 AM
- sport
Car maker Audi announced on Saturday that it has cancelled its sponsorship contract with football club Gyõri ETO, due to the scandal of the Quaestor financial group. Quaestor owns the sports club, as well as its stadium, and the attached shopping mall and hotel.
Police Launch Investigation Into Quaestor
- 12 Mar 2015 8:00 AM
- business
The Hungarian police have launched an investigation of brokerage Quaestor on suspicion of fraud, the National Police Headquarters said. Quaestor’s headquarters were raided as part of the investigation, the police said. Earlier in the day political parties clashed over the brokerage scandal.
Buda-Cash Investigation Should Target Role Of Central Bank
- 10 Mar 2015 8:00 AM
- business
An investigation into the Buda-Cash brokerage scandal should also examine the role of the central bank, former finance minister János Veres said. “Deficient” regulatory oversight by the central bank under the governing Fidesz party and the bank’s governor György Matolcsy had allowed funds of more than 100,000 clients to disappear.
Norbi Update Hit By Buda-Cash Scandal
- 25 Feb 2015 8:00 AM
- business
Shares in Norbi Update dived 6% on Tuesday morning, as Buda-Cash was the lead manager of the nutrition supplement company’s IPO last autumn.
Xpat Opinion: Should Hungary's Ruling Party Fidesz Fear Jobbik?
- 16 Feb 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
As Fidesz’ support declines and Jobbik’s base strengthens, pundits from across the political spectrum wonder if and how Fidesz should react to the emerging radical right-wing challenge.
Billions Loaned To Quaestor Under Gyurcsány Govt, Says Fidesz
- 31 Mar 2015 9:00 AM
- business
Hungary’s Fidesz ruling party has proposed setting up a parliamentary sub-committee to investigate a government loan to the Quaestor brokerage made under the Socialist administration of Ferenc Gyurcsány.
If Viktor Orbán Can Survive Broker Scandal, He Can Survive Anything
- 30 Mar 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán acknowledged on Wednesday that he himself ordered ministries to withdraw their money from brokerage firms. If the decision was based on inside information then the Prime Minister acknowledged committing a serious economic crime.
Understanding Jobbik’s Appeal To Hungarian Youth
- 26 Mar 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
According to a poll conducted in February, far-right party Jobbik was more popular than right-wing, ruling Fidesz among Hungarians under 30. The reasons for this were debated last week at a forum organized by Kettős Mérce (Double Standard).
Hungary’s Foreign Ministry Denies Quaestor Withdrawal Insider Dealing
- 24 Mar 2015 3:00 AM
- current affairs
The foreign ministry and its affiliated organisations had no privileged information about the financial situation of the troubled brokerage Quaestor prior to its withdrawal of capital from the institution, the ministry said, adding that it had closed its investment account at Quaestor after the preceding Buda- Cash brokerage scandal emerged.
Audi Cancels Gyõr ETO Sponsorship
- 16 Mar 2015 8:00 AM
- sport
Car maker Audi announced on Saturday that it has cancelled its sponsorship contract with football club Gyõri ETO, due to the scandal of the Quaestor financial group. Quaestor owns the sports club, as well as its stadium, and the attached shopping mall and hotel.
Police Launch Investigation Into Quaestor
- 12 Mar 2015 8:00 AM
- business
The Hungarian police have launched an investigation of brokerage Quaestor on suspicion of fraud, the National Police Headquarters said. Quaestor’s headquarters were raided as part of the investigation, the police said. Earlier in the day political parties clashed over the brokerage scandal.
Buda-Cash Investigation Should Target Role Of Central Bank
- 10 Mar 2015 8:00 AM
- business
An investigation into the Buda-Cash brokerage scandal should also examine the role of the central bank, former finance minister János Veres said. “Deficient” regulatory oversight by the central bank under the governing Fidesz party and the bank’s governor György Matolcsy had allowed funds of more than 100,000 clients to disappear.
Norbi Update Hit By Buda-Cash Scandal
- 25 Feb 2015 8:00 AM
- business
Shares in Norbi Update dived 6% on Tuesday morning, as Buda-Cash was the lead manager of the nutrition supplement company’s IPO last autumn.
Xpat Opinion: Should Hungary's Ruling Party Fidesz Fear Jobbik?
- 16 Feb 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
As Fidesz’ support declines and Jobbik’s base strengthens, pundits from across the political spectrum wonder if and how Fidesz should react to the emerging radical right-wing challenge.


















