Tag Archives: banking sector
Montenegro banks look steady, but investors may need to watch the next stress test
Montenegro’s central bank assessments point to moderate systemic risks and a banking sector supported by solid liquidity, strong capitalization and stable profitability. The bigger question for…
Serbia’s credit surge triggers tighter bank capital buffers
Serbia’s rapid loan expansion has pushed total credit exposure to nearly 80% of GDP, prompting the National Bank of Serbia to raise the highest countercyclical and…
Serbia’s credit cycle turns more selective as corporate caution rises and consumer demand holds
Serbia’s latest banking data show corporate lending contracting in March while household borrowing continues to expand, keeping overall credit broadly stable. The shift points to a…
Hipotekarna banka posts solid Q1 profit as Montenegro banking sector consolidates
Hipotekarna banka reported €5.39 million in net profit for the first quarter of 2026, building on a record 2025 and underscoring its resilience as Montenegro’s banking…
Montenegro banks quietly underpin a shift toward luxury real estate and tourism infrastructure
In Montenegro’s small banking market, credit is increasingly steering investment toward coastal property, hospitality assets and tourism-linked infrastructure—while also expanding mortgage lending, private banking and renewable-energy…
Montenegro banks see liquidity improve in early 2026 as balance sheet expands
Montenegro’s banking sector ended February with €1.46 billion in total liquid assets, up 7.19% from January and 2.72% year-on-year, according to the Central Bank of Montenegro.…
Serbia banks head into 2026 with capital strength, low bad loans and tightly managed credit
Serbia’s banking system is entering 2026 with capitalization well above regulatory requirements, liquidity buffers that remain strong, and non-performing loans below 3%. Controlled credit growth—supported by…
Serbia banks stay resilient as industrial volatility widens the gap between finance and the real economy
Serbia’s banking system continues to benefit from strong capitalisation, liquidity and regulatory oversight, even as industrial activity becomes more uneven. With growth driven largely by foreign…
Montenegro banks hold €325.1mn reserve buffer as euroised funding limits shape liquidity
Montenegro’s banking system ended March 2026 with mandatory reserves of €325.1 million, a level the central bank says reflects tight liquidity management in a euroised economy.…
Serbia’s banking stability holds as industrial swings expose sectoral divide
Serbia’s banking system remains well capitalised and liquid under strong regulatory oversight, offering resilience despite uneven industrial momentum. But rising activity is being driven more by…