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Hungarian Electorial Law Supports Major Parties
Orban is the clear winner of the parliamentary elections in Hungary. He stressed that there are no more conflicts with the EU than any other member state had.
April 7, 2014
RBI to Shut Down Affiliates on Crimea
The Ukrainian affiliate of Raffeisen Bank International (RBI) is closing all its affiliate on Crimea until mid-April.
April 7, 2014
Hungary: Clear Victory for Orban
Today, Hungary has held parliamentary elections. Despite controversial and radical reforms, Prime Minister Orban was confirmed.
April 6, 2014
Hungary: Orban Faces Re-Election
Tomorrow, Sunday, Hungary holds national elections. Despite the difficult economic frame conditions in Hungary, the centre-right government is expected to be confirmed for the next four years.
April 5, 2014
Hungary: Fidesz Considered Winners of Elections
The governing party Fidesz under Prime Minister Viktor Orban is expected to become the clear winner of the parliamentary elections on Sunday.
April 3, 2014
Hungary: OTP Approaches Acquisition of MKB
MKB, the Hungarian loss-making affiliate of German regional lender BayernLB, is approaching its acquisition by the biggest lender OTP.
April 3, 2014
Oberbank: Slow Expansion Strategy to be Continued
The Austrian regional bank starts to enter the stage in two German states. The net income has reached a new record level.
April 2, 2014
Hungary Receives € 10bn Loan from Russia
Hungary´s government has signed a loan agreement with Russia. Budapest wants to finance the enlargement of the Paks nuclear power plant.
April 2, 2014
CEE: Economy Could Become More Vulnerable to Crimea Crisis
If the political crisis in Crimea aggravates negative effects in the economy could soon become evident.
April 2, 2014
Hypo Group: Settlement Rejected by BayernLB
The majority stockholder of BayernLB, the former parent company of Hypo Group Alpe Adria, is not willing to negotiate about a settlement with the Austrian problem bank.
April 1, 2014
Hungarian Recovery Remains Shaky
Last year, Hungary´s government successfully managed the economic turnaround. Nevertheless, Hungary´s growth remains artificial.
March 31, 2014
Conwert to Withdraw from CESEE
The Vienna-listed real estate group wants to sell its assets in Central, Eastern and Southeastern Europe. The sales proceeds are expected to reach up to € 200m.
March 29, 2014
RBI to Keep Hungarian and Ukrainian Affiliates?
Raiffeisen Bank International (RBI) considers keeping its affiliates in Hungary and Ukraine.
March 27, 2014
BayernLB Threatens Hypo Group with Damage Claims
BayernLB, former parent company of Hypo Group Alpe Adria International, is threatening to claim damages from its former affiliate.
March 26, 2014
Hungary: 20th Consecutive Interest Rate Cut
The Hungarian central bank has cut the key interest rate by 10 basis points to 2.6 percent.
March 26, 2014
Hungary: Orban Striving to Become PM Again
In an attempt to gain another four years as head of the government Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban praises the country’s achievements in the past years since his Fidesz party came into power.
March 26, 2014
Low Inflation Still No Threat to CEE
Currencies in CEE should not be affected by low inflation, according to Erste Group.
March 19, 2014
Hungary: Jurisdiction Affects FX Loans and Banks
Hungary’s constitutional court will exert influence on FX loans.
March 18, 2014
CEE Countries Condemn Russian Intervention in Ukraine
Foreign Ministers of the Visegrad countries (Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia and Hungary) want to strengthen the EU defense policy. Poland intensifies its military cooperation with the U.S.
March 8, 2014
Hungary: OTP Bank’s Profits Vanished by Provisions and Taxes
A decrease on the operating profit, increasing risk provisions and taxes drained almost all profits made in the fourth quarter last year.
March 7, 2014
Polish Financial Market Proves Strong
The financial market in Poland is resistant towards negative impacts resulting from the current political crisis in neighbor country Ukraine.
March 5, 2014
UNIQA Insurance Group New in the ATX
The ATX Committee decided to include the two companies, UNIQA Insurance Group and Flughafen Wien to the ATX today.
March 5, 2014
Poland: Banks Expected to Preserve Ratings
According to US rating agency Standard&Poor;’s, Polish banks will be able to keep their credit ratings this year.
March 4, 2014
Raiffeisen Bank International Postpones Sale of Ukrainian Affiliate
Due to the extremely tense situation in Ukraine, the second-largest lender in CESEE (Central, Eastern and Southeastern Europe) has stopped the sale of Aval Bank.
March 3, 2014
Hungarian Property Market Crisis Sharpens
In 2013, the building activity in the residential property sector fell dramatically. A soon recovery is more than unlikely.
March 1, 2014
Polish Currency Suffers from Instability in Ukraine
The Polish Zloty has become weaker because of the political instability in Ukraine.
February 28, 2014
Hungary: Customers Fleeced by Banks
For the first time in three years Hungarian commercial banks have returned to profitability. However, extra cost, caused by political circumstances, was passed on to clients.
February 26, 2014
CEE Financial Markets under Pressure as Riots Continue in Ukraine
CEE markets under pressure as Ukraine violence heats up. Biggest direct risk to Polish Zloty, but also to Hungarian Forint and Romanian Leu.
February 21, 2014
Austria Most Popular Country among Hungarians
93 percent of Hungarians feel compassion towards Austria.
February 19, 2014
Hypo Bankruptcy Could Severly Harm BayernLB
Rating agency Moody’s sees German BayernLB impacted by the critical capital situation in the coming years.
February 18, 2014
Erste: CEE Financial Market Not Concerned by Low Inflation
Low inflation will not change CEE market forecasts, according to Erste Group.
February 18, 2014
Romania: Fit for Eurozone?
According to estimates by the Romanian government, the country is fit for joining the single currency union.
February 17, 2014
Dramatic Capital Outflow in CESEE
The countries of Central, Eastern and Southeastern Europe suffer from the dependence on foreign investments. Despite the economic recovery, FDIs are falling persistently.
February 15, 2014
Ukraine: Tough Market for Foreign Banks
The coming two years will be challenging for foreign banks operating in Ukraine.
February 11, 2014
CEE: Still Growth Market in Real Estate Sector
The region is still a growth market in the real estate sector even after the crisis. However, the legal situation in some CEE countries can be a pitfall to real estate companies.
February 10, 2014
Ukraine: RBI Examines Offers
Raiffeisen Bank International (RBI) has received a total of twelve offers for its Ukranian affiliate.
February 10, 2014
Hungary: Why Orban Faces Another Victory
At the beginning of April, Hungary will hold elections. Despite a high level of dissatisfaction and political frustration, there will be no government change.
February 7, 2014 · Updated: February 7, 2014; 17:59
FHB Bank Acquires Stake in Takarek Bank
The largest Hungarian mortgage bank becomes a core shareholder of the Hungarian savings bank Takarek Bank. Takarekbank is an umbrella bank for the Hungarian savings bank sector.
February 7, 2014
“Fragile Recovery in CEE Banking Sector”
According to the U.S. rating agency Fitch, the banking sector in Central and Eastern Europe is highly heterogeneous.
February 6, 2014
CESEE: Stuck in Transition or Just a Break?
Despite all difficulties in Central, Eastern and Southeastern Europe, the region remains essential for Austria. The long-term growth potential remains intact.
February 6, 2014 · Updated: February 6, 2014; 13:41
Hungarian National Bank: Market Manipulation Caused Fall in Forint
Hungary´s currency is under pressure again. In the last few weeks, the Forint has fallen substantially against the euro.
February 5, 2014
Roubini: Hungary in Difficulties
A number of emerging countries are facing enormous problems, according to economist Nouriel Roubini. Also countries in Central, Eastern and Southeastern Europe are affected.
February 5, 2014
„Hungary and Austria Must not Become Enemies“
Ewald Nowotny, governor of the Austrian National Bank (OeNB) wants a solution between the Hungarian government and the Austrian banking sector.
February 4, 2014
EBRD: CESEE Not Under Pressure Yet
According to the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, most countries in CESEE are relatively unaffected despite the renewed pressure on emerging markets.
February 4, 2014
CESEE: Corruption Is Still a Major Obstacle
The European Commission has published its first Anti-Corruption Report today. Above all, the economies in Southern and Southeastern Europe are suffering from corruption.
February 3, 2014
„We Must Watch CESEE Very Carefully“
In an interview with the Austrian daily „Standard“, board member of Österreichische Kontrollbank AG Angelika Sommer-Hemetsberger said that the economic crisis in CESEE is not over yet.
February 3, 2014
Hungary: Next Currency Crisis Ahead
The extremely loose monetary policy begins to become a problem for Hungary. The forint exchange rate is going up considerably.
February 1, 2014
KBC Does Not Leave Hungary
The Belgian lender rejected rumors saying that the Hungarian unit may be sold. Not only KBC faces enormous difficulties in Hungary.
February 1, 2014
OTP: Takeover of Croatian Banco Popolare Fixed
On Friday Hungarian OTP signed a deal to take over Croatian affiliate of Italian Banco Popolare.
January 31, 2014
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