Loans to households and businesses in Europe increased by 5.5% in the second quarter of the year compared to the end of 2023, which in absolute value is close to EUR 200 billion, according to a study by the European Banking Authority (EBA) among 162 banks that make up 80% of the sector. The share...

Most of the financial managers of the companies in Central and Eastern Europe, including Bulgaria, expect an increase of the provisions for non-performing loans (NPLs), shows the latest Central Europe CFO survey of consulting company Deloitte. The study was conducted among chief financial officers (CFOs) in 17 states and provides their views on critical business...