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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: 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
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
Ten Years After The 2004 EU Enlargement: Achievements and Next Steps
International Conference, Vienna, 24-25 April 2014
March 31, 2014
Austria: Economic Growth Slowly Getting in Gear
Wifo (Austrian Institute of Economic Research) projects economic growth in Austria to revive again only at the end of this year.
March 27, 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
CEE: Investments to Boost Economic Growth
In the coming two years economic growth in Eastern Europe is expected to accelerate to an average of two to three percent of GDP triggered by a boost in investments.
March 13, 2014
Poland: “Time for Belt-Tightening”
Poland is required to cut the deficit in the public finance sector.
March 13, 2014
Bank Austria to Focus on Growth Markets in the Future
Because of the high value of write-offs Bank Austria, CEE affiliate of Italian UniCredit, had to face record losses amounting to € 1.6bn. CEO Willibald Cernko, however, does not consider the bank having made any mistakes in the past.
March 12, 2014
Losses Running into the Billions for Bank Austria
Bank Austria’s results for the 2013 financial year.
March 11, 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
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
Erste Group: Profits Decline
Erste Group posts net profit of EUR 61.0 million in 2013 and improves capital ratios.
February 28, 2014
Austrian Banks with Significant Exposure in Ukraine
Ukrainian crisis hits Western Banks in different state compared to 2008/09, according to RBI.
February 27, 2014
Poland: Fastest Growing Economy in EU
According to the EU Commission, Poland will see the fastest growth in 2014 among the largest former communist countries of the European Union.
February 26, 2014
Austria: Wifo Projects Gloomy Economic Outlook
A restrained economic growth, high unemployment rate and measures for the consolidation of the state budget are the factors which affect the economic development on a medium-term.
February 21, 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
Erste: CEE Financial Market Not Concerned by Low Inflation
Low inflation will not change CEE market forecasts, according to Erste Group.
February 18, 2014
Nowotny: Negative Interest Rate Conveys Feeling of Crisis
Ewald Nowotny, member of the Council of the ECB (European Central Bank) and governor of the Austrian National Bank (OeNB), expressed his rejection regarding a possible negative interest rate for banks.
February 18, 2014
Erste Group: Net Results Below Expectations
Erste Group provides business update for 2013: Improvement in risk costs is outweighed by one-off items and tax effects, impacting net profit
February 11, 2014
Ukraine: Tough Market for Foreign Banks
The coming two years will be challenging for foreign banks operating in Ukraine.
February 11, 2014
Vienna Insurance Group Shines in the Czech Republic
VIG continues to expand its market leadership in its largest CEE market.
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
Austrian Industrial Sector only Sees Weak Recovery
The Federation of Austrian Industries (IV) warns about a fragile economic recovery.
January 30, 2014
Uniqa Kosovo Grows Twice as Quickly as Market
Premium volume up 22.9 per cent in the first nine months of 2013. Non-life grows twice as quickly as the market
January 30, 2014
VSE and Kazakhstan Stock Exchange to Intensify Cooperations
Vienna Stock Exchange (VSE) and Kazakhstan Stock Exchange intensify cooperation – joint data vending agreed.
January 30, 2014
S&P to Establish CEE Center in Poland
Warsaw will be the new CEE focal point of Standard&Poor;’s (S&P) as the US rating agency announced establishing an office in Warsaw.
January 29, 2014
Uniqa Montenegro Increases Market Share
Market share expands to 14.6 per cent. Non-life premium volume increases to 6.7 million euros.
January 28, 2014
Austria: Sberbank Affected By Further Costs
Sberbank is faced with further aids for Austrian Volksbank International (VBI). So far the Russian bank has pumped a total of € 1.3bn into Sberbank Europe.
January 27, 2014
“Croatia Going through Very Difficult Period“
The World Bank calls for structural reforms in the Western Balkan state.
January 27, 2014
Survey: CEOs in Romania Most Optimistic
A great majority of CEOs at Romanian enterprises are confident in regard to the economic outlook and growth in 2014.
January 24, 2014
CEE: Economic Sentiment at Lowest Level
ZEW-Erste Group Bank Economic Sentiment Indicator for the CEE at lowest level.
January 24, 2014
CEE: Insolvencies Declining But Larger Effect
The number of insolvencies in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) is declining. However, the individual insolvencies are becoming larger, as reported by French credit insurer Coface.
January 23, 2014
Uniqa Growing Faster Than Czech Insurance Market
Insurance group Uniqa reveals a significant increase in premiums in the first three quarter in 2013. Moreover, Uniqa showed an increase of CZK 3.3bn in the sector non-life insurance and CZK 877m in life insurances.
January 22, 2014
CA Immo to Repurchase Liabilities
Listed real estate company CA Immobilien Anlagen AG announced to repurchase its own liabilities of around € 428m in nominal terms.
January 22, 2014
Austria: Real Estate Prices Surging since Financial Crisis
Prices in the Austrian real estate market have been rising dramatically since the financial crisis broke out.
January 20, 2014
Kotian: “Growth in CEE is Accelerating“
In an interview with Austrian daily “Wirtschafts-Blatt”, CEE expert at Erste Group, Juraj Kotian, points out that the bond market is expected to see growth supported by the successful reduction of debts and high economic growth.
January 20, 2014
Uniqa Serbia Continues to Grow
Market share increases to 7.3 per cent in third quarter of 2013. Premium volume for life insurance up 18.5 per cent.
January 20, 2014
Austrian Banks to Resist Further Burdens?
Podium discussion at Viennese law firm Binder Grösswang.
January 20, 2014
WSE to Become Regional Leader?
The Warsaw Stock Exchange (WSE) hopes to take over a “dominant” role in trading in Central Europe, as announced by GPW, the bourse’s operator, on Thursday.
January 17, 2014
BayernLB Bought Hypo Group Alpe Adria above Value
Apparently former member of BayernLB’s supervisory board acquired Hypo Group Alpe Adria above its value.
January 16, 2014
Immofinanz: Good Prospects for 2014
Immofinanz is one of the major real estate enterprises in both Austria and Europe.
January 16, 2014
Expansion Course of Austrian Banks Slowed Down
After the financial crisis cooled down the expansion course of Austrian banks in CESEE countries was dampened down.
January 16, 2014
Citizens from CEE Major Benefit for EU
A current paper published by the OECD shows that the European Union benefits from migration of Eastern European citizens as they compensate imbalances in the labor markets.
January 15, 2014
CA Immo: Operating Performance above Expectations
CA Immo: Strong performance in 2013 boosts profitability and share price development.
January 14, 2014
Nowotny Sees Growth Potential in Eurozone and CEE
According to Ewald Nowotny, governor of the Austrian National Bank (OeNB), the outlooks for economic upturn in the Eurozone and Central/Eastern Europe have improved significantly compared to only a year ago.
January 14, 2014
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