Gross total loans picked up at leading lenders last year while NPLs dipped.
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Digital banking surge bodes well for Azerbaijani banks’ fees
August 18, 2021In the first half of 2021, the volume of internet banking transfers increased by 58.5% compared with the first half of 2020.
The hidden cost of Russia’s Mir system
July 30, 2021The homegrown payments system is good news for the state, but will have unfortunate consequences for the private sector.
The exponential rise of Russia's Mir payment system
July 20, 2021The unparalleled success of Russia’s Mir payments system has protected it against US sanctions, making other governments take notice.
Czech Republic confident of rebound despite looming inflation and election
June 21, 2021The country's deep pockets enabled the government to react swiftly to buoy up the economy in the wake of the pandemic.
Robust Czech banks eye digital future
June 21, 2021The Czech banking sector has survived the pandemic with relatively low non-performing loans and high liquidity.
Czech central bank governor prepares for interest rate hikes
June 11, 2021Jiri Rusnok on a difficult past year and balancing the country’s obligation to join the eurozone with its traditionally eurosceptic politics.
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Moody’s Assigns B1 Rating to Jusan Bank with a Stable Outlook
June 9, 2021Moody's Investors Service has assigned long-term ratings B1 with a stable outlook to JSC First Heartland Jusan Bank (Jusan Bank) for its deposits in national and foreign currencies
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Backbase CEO urges banks to embrace digital shift
May 4, 2021The CEO of Backbase, an engagement banking platform provider, on removing friction from the customer journey and surfacing the right customer data to empower staff in the digital sales cycle.
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Taking digital banking to the next level in CEE
May 4, 2021Retail customers have adopted digital banking services en masse during the Covid-19 pandemic, as high street branches remained closed and cash transactions have plummeted. Many banks are re-thinking their digital strategy as a result.