Central Bank of Hungary (MNB)
Hungary holds rates again
MNB remains hopeful about 2025 as economy slides into recession
MNB calls on Revolut to open bank subsidiary, not branch
Central bank says firm’s Hungarian customers deserve full deposit protection offered by banking laws
Hungary’s central bank increases gold reserves by 16.4%
MNB now has highest per capita bullion stocks in central and eastern Europe
Hungary cuts rates by 25 basis points
Central bank says prime minister’s austerity plans will help by providing fiscal credibility
Hungary has been ‘off course’ since 2021 – MNB governor
Matolcsy tears into government’s economic policy
Hungary holds rates after June ‘turning point’
Finance minister says central bank was operating in “cyclops mode”
Banknotes: July to September 2024
A round-up of news and salient issues that have affected central bankers in the past three months
Hungary’s central bank completes carbon capture programme
MNB expects 75% reduction in emissions by end of 2025
Banks begin tailoring offers to Gen Z’s needs – MNB report
First “fully digital” generation expects 24/7 digital payments solutions
Hungary cuts rates by 25 basis points
Country edges closer to ending monetary easing campaign
Hungary’s central bank orders faster action over Apple Pay glitch
Lenders deflecting customer complaints is unacceptable, says central bank
MNB posts historic $4.74 billion loss in 2023
Central bank act amendment precludes immediate recapitalisation
Non-banks in RTGSs: greater efficiency or more risk?
Policy-makers and practitioners from central banks in Brazil, Hungary, Israel, Romania, Rwanda and the US share their perspectives
Banknotes: April to June 2024
A round-up of news and salient issues that have affected central bankers in the past three months
MNB tells Hungarian lending group to ‘tread lightly’ in Russia
“Selling subsidiary for less than half its worth would help Russia,” OTP Bank CEO says
Hungary close to end of easing campaign as it cuts rate by 50bp
Vice-governor Virág hints at “one more cut” in June
Hungarian minister calls central bank ‘unco-operative’
MNB’s critique of government strategy draws official’s rebuke
Banks should share data on borrowers, working paper argues
Compulsory data sharing has increased credit supply, Hungarian central bank paper says
Hungary cuts rates by 50 basis points
Outlook could be impacted by government’s proposed fuel subsidies
Rates round-up: Hungary and Moldova cut rates
Sweden holds rates but lowers inflation forecast
ECB warns Hungarian law could harm central bank’s independence
Bid to expand executive board powers comes amid growing rift between governor and prime minister