Tag Archives: banking sector
Montenegro’s stock market picks up, but banking dominance keeps capital markets shallow
Montenegro’s stock exchange saw turnover jump in the first quarter of 2026, but trading remains concentrated and liquidity thin. With banks still intermediating most savings and…
Serbia banking growth tilts toward households as corporate lending slows
March figures from Serbia’s banking association show total loans edging up, but credit to companies fell while household borrowing continued to expand—an early sign of divergence…
Addiko takeover battle could redraw Montenegro’s banking landscape
Montenegro’s Addiko Bank subsidiary is likely to change hands as NLB and RBI compete for control of Addiko Bank AG. The bidders’ different post-deal strategies—regional integration…
Montenegro banks shift credit toward firms while tightening household lending
Montenegro’s banks are recalibrating lending by easing credit for companies—especially those tied to investment and stable cash flows—while tightening terms for households through stricter eligibility, lower…
Montenegro banks look stable on paper, but concentrated lending ties risk to tourism and real estate
Montenegro’s banking sector shows resilience in capital, liquidity and non-performing loans, yet its loan book is heavily concentrated in real estate, construction and tourism-linked activity. Under…
Montenegro’s bank-centric financial system: stability today, diversification gaps tomorrow
Montenegro’s financial intermediation is overwhelmingly driven by banks, while capital markets and other financing channels remain marginal. That concentration can support stability, but it also makes…
Montenegro banks shift gears: faster credit growth, lower rates—and a tougher test of how risk is deployed
Montenegro’s banking system entered 2026 with rising profits, expanding loan books and growing deposits, alongside an easing in the effective lending rate on new loans. But…
Serbia banks pivot toward project finance and green lending as credit demand rises
Serbia’s banking sector is moving away from conventional lending toward project finance structures and green financing, supported by EU-aligned regulation and new funding tools. Credit growth…
Montenegro secures EPC licence to roll out instant payments, tightening alignment with SEPA real-time standards
Montenegro has signed a licensing agreement with the European Payments Council (EPC), a step that clears the way for instant payments and positions the country to…
As EU alignment advances, Montenegro banks look set for faster credit growth
Montenegro’s banking sector is moving toward a more active lending cycle as EU convergence improves risk perception, eases funding costs and boosts demand from sectors such…