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Slovenia: List of Debtors of NLB Published
The Slovenian bad bank BAMC (Bank Asset Management Company) has published the list of debtors of the country’s two largest banks, which are responsible for the disaster of the state-controlled banks.
April 23, 2014
Slovenia: Banking Sector Still Prone to Risks
The Slovenian banking sector is still prone to risks as the number of non-performing loans was not reduced substantially.
March 14, 2014
EU Commission to Examine Slovenian Bank Restructuring Plan
Slovenia has sent the restructuring plan for its third largest bank, Abanka Vipa, to the EU Commission.
February 20, 2014
Upgrades for Slovenian Banks
The long-term ratings of three banks were upgraded by Moody’s.
January 31, 2014
S&P Keeps an Eye on Slovenian Banking Sector
The rating agency highlights the critical conditions of the Slovenian banking industry.
January 25, 2014
Slovenia: NLB Facing Downsizing Measures
Slovenian NLB is facing severe downsizing measures. As part of the restructuring process, the country’s biggest bank has to lay off personnel.
January 24, 2014
Slovenia: Bank Losses Tripled in 2013
Over the last year losses in the banking sector tripled to almost € 1.1bn.
January 23, 2014
Slovenian Economy to Shrink “Only” 2 Percent
According to the ERBD’s (European Bank for Reconstruction and Development) revision, Slovenia’s economy will shrink “only” 2 percent up from a 2.5 contraction of GDP which was forecast in November.
January 22, 2014
Slovenia: Growth through Diplomatic Network
Slovenian Finance Minister Karl Erjavec assured that throught diplomatic network the country’s economy will still be supported.
January 9, 2014
Slovenia: Banking Sector Still in Turmoil
Small banks in Slovenia are reasons for concern in regard to their capital shortfalls.
January 3, 2014
Slovenia: Fresh Money for Major Banks
Bonds of BAMC (Bank Asset Management Company), Slovenia’s bad bank, will be traded on Friday for the first time. The bonds will be forwarded to the country’s biggest banks in return for their bad loans.
December 27, 2013
Slovenia: EU Commission Approves Bank Aid
On Wednesday the European Commission has approved state aid for five Slovenian banks.
December 19, 2013
Slovenia: Growth Forecast Cut Again
The World Bank predicts a longer recession in Slovenia. The Slovenian economy will not leave the recession behind before 2015.
December 19, 2013
Slovenia: Three Arrestments at NLB
According to Slovenian authorities, three persons in the bank’s environment were arrested because of alleged malpractice.
December 18, 2013
Slovenia: Bad Bank to Operate Longer than Expected
According to executive director Mannson, the collecting and selling of non-performing loans would take at least ten to fifteen years.
December 16, 2013
Slovenia: Haircut for Junior Bondholders
Subordinated bond holders of the state-owned Slovenian banks will lose their investments completely. This is part of the recapitalization scheme.
December 14, 2013
Positive Respond to Slovenian Bank Recapitalization Plans
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development responds positively to the results of the asset quality review of Slovenian banks and the corresponding plans of the government.
December 13, 2013
Slovenia Pushes Forward with Privatizations
In spite of the capital shortfall of € 4.78bn of the banks in Slovenia, the bank stress test was passed by the financial institutes.
December 13, 2013
Slovenian Banks Exhibit Capital Gap of Almost € 5bn
The capital gap of Slovenian banks comes at a total of 4.78bn, according to the stress test published today.
December 12, 2013
Slovenia: Bank Bailout Plan Is Completed
Tomorrow, December 12, the results of the bank asset review will be published. The next steps have been determined already in advance.
December 11, 2013
NKBM´s CEO Demonstrates Optimism
In an interview with the Slovenian STA, Ales Hauc stressed that the second-largest Slovenian lender has a positive future.
December 10, 2013
Slovenia: Bank Stress Test Results Expected Earlier
According to a source within the European Union, the test results of the asset review of Slovenian banks will be published on December 12.
December 6, 2013
Slovenia: National Bank Rejects Rumors
The Slovenian National Bank has reacted to the increasing number of reports on the possible result of the stress tests at eight Slovenian Banks.
December 5, 2013
Slovenia: LJSE Suspended Trading Bank Shares
According to the Stock Exchange "not all conditions for a fair, orderly and efficient trading in the securities are satisfied."
December 3, 2013
Bratusek: Slovenia Will Manage Bank Rescue
According to Prime Minister Bratusek, Slovenia will manage the bank rescue on its own.
December 3, 2013
Slovenia: Stress Tests Result Published on December 13
Bostjan Jazbec, governor of the Slovenian National Bank (SNB), is optimistic that no Slovenian bank will have to be liquidated.
November 23, 2013
Banking Sector: Pressure on Slovenia Grows
The IMF calls Slovenia to re-capitalize the banking sector immediately. However, Slovenia´s financial situation is already more than tense.
October 29, 2013
Slovenia: Bailout Comes Closer
The ailing country is not expected to manage the financial crisis on its own. Calling for support from Brussels seems to be the last remaining alternative.
October 28, 2013
Bank Asset Review: Slovenia´s Government Satisfied
According to Slovenia´s Prime Minister Alenka Bratusek, Slovenia´s government has received full support for the bank asset review. ECB´s point of view is more critical, however.
October 26, 2013
Slovenia to Expand Bank Stress Test
Instead of formarly three, ten banks are now supposed to be subjected to a stress test. Results are expected until the end of the year.
August 19, 2013
Slovenia: Privatisations to Attract Investors
15 companies set for privatisation in Slovenia.
July 1, 2013
Slovenia Expects Economic Recovery As Soon As 2014
On Saturday, the Slovenian Finance Ministry expressed its confidence that the newly adopted action plan would help stabilize public finances and help gain economic recovery despite of Fitch’s downgrade.
June 24, 2013
Slovenia: Mercator to be Finally Sold
It is the ninth sale attempt for Slovenian trade chain Mercator today, but it could be finally sealed. Croatian corporation Agrokor is the interested party. A dozen owners will decide about the retail chain’s fate.
June 14, 2013
Slovenia: Bailout As An Option
Prime Minister Bratusek announced her consent to introduce fiscal rule in 2015.
June 4, 2013
Slovenia: NKBM Still In the Reds
Particularly high risk provision caused the bank a net loss of € 8.5m. Even for the whole of 2013, losses are expected.
May 31, 2013
Slovenia Likely To Require More State Funds Than Expected
According to Morgan Stanley, the Slovenian national treasury will need a further amount of € 11bn until 2016. Slovenian Finance Minister Cufer is expected to present the new program in Brussels today.
May 13, 2013
Slovenia to Raise VAT and Sell 15 State Enterpises
Slovenia has announced to put 15 state companies up for sale and raise VAT in order to acquire revenues and avoid international bailout.
May 10, 2013
Fitch Downgrades Slovenian Banks to Junk Status
Rating agency Fitch has downgraded the creditworthiness of five Slovenian Banks.
April 8, 2013
Slovenia: Situation For Banks Still Shaky
According to the National Bank, the new government in Slovenia needs to avoid becoming the new setting of bail-out negotiations with the EU after the banking crisis in Cyprus.
March 28, 2013
Slovenia: New Coalition Stands
Slovenia´s new Prime Minister Alenka Bratusek is the head of a four-party-coalition.
March 13, 2013
Slovenia: Bratusek New Head of Government
Today, Slovenia´s Lower House of Parliament has elected a new Prime Minister. Janez Jansa continues to manage the government business.
February 27, 2013
Slovenia: Jansa Remains Prime Minister
Today, Slovenia´s Parliament will elect a new official head of government. However, Jansa will continue the government business.
February 27, 2013
Zavarovalnica Maribor Remains Slovenian
The Slovenian insurance company was taken over by the Sava Re. NKBM has to increase its equity quota.
December 11, 2012
Slovenia: Austrian Grawe Will not Take Over ZM
The second-biggest Slovenian bank NKBM (Nova Kreditna Banka Maribor) sells its interest in the insurance group Zavarovalnica Maribor (ZM). Sava Re negotiates with NKBM already.
November 30, 2012
Slovenian NKBM in Difficulties
The second-biggest Slovenian Nova Kreditna Banka Maribor (NKBM) bank suffers from its risky assets. The NPL quota is still on the rise.
November 22, 2012
Zavarovalnica Maribor Sale: Slovenia Under Pressure
The Slovenian bank NKBM has to sell its stake in the second-biggest Slovenian insurance company Zavarovalnica Maribor (ZM). The sale proves difficult.
November 21, 2012
Grawe Bids for Zavarovalnica Maribor
The Austrian insurance group wants to take over the Slovenian insurer Zavarovalnica Maribor (ZM). ZM´s management prefers Slovenian bidders.
October 10, 2012
Slovenia: Second-Largest Insurance Group to be Sold
The Austrian Uniqa Group and Grazer Wechselseitige Versicherung (Grawe) are interested in Zavarovalnica Maribor (ZM):
October 8, 2012
Slovenia “No Bail-Out Candidate”
Slovenia ´s former Prime Minister Anton Rop is optimistic that the country will manage the crisis.
September 27, 2012
Slovenia: Juncker Calls for Reforms
The chairman of the euro-group Jean-Claude Juncker warned Slovenia. “The situation is critical, there is no time to lose.”
September 10, 2012