BCR reported a net loss of RON 1,234.7 million (EUR 276.9rnmillion) in 2012, on the back of peaking risk costs and ongoing restructuring.rnrnNet charge of risk provisions for loans in 2012 significantly rose by 68.3% to RON 3,625.9 million (EUR 813.3 million). BCR records 4th consecutive quarter of improving NPL coverage ratio, now at 58.6%,rnsignificantly above 50.6% at year-end 2011.rnrnCost-income ratio remained stable at 41.6% versus 41.0% in 2011, owing to extensive optimisation measures and strict cost management.rnrnBCR maintained leading position at 19.3% market share by assets, despite a reduction in total assets by 4.5% YOY to RON 73,287.6 million (EUR 16,489.5 million).rnrnBCR has strong liquidity position and a sound capital base well above regulatory minima: Tier 1+2 capital ratio (IFRS) for BCR group at 18.6%, solvency ratio (local standards, bank standalone) at 12.4%.rnrn”We are looking forward to changing our bank and future. The process has started in 2012 and shall continue throughout 2013. Our objectives are clear, first and foremost we aim to gradually improve assetrnquality and overall risk management framework. In parallel, we are seeking to improve the quality of our business model through reorganization of business units, branch network and overall simplification of the operating model“, stated Tomas Spurny, CEO of Banca Comerciala Romana.rnrn„The in-depth restructuring of our operations targets above all improvement of client experience and overall adjustment of our franchise to the new reality of banking market in Romania. I have no doubt whatsoever that the BCR team shall succeed in this challenge“, added Tomas Spurny.rnrnSee in fisiere the BCR press release
The neutral nominal rate in Romania has been falling since the start of inflation targeting in 2005. The Taylor Rule clearly shows that interest rates peaked in 2022 and have been on a clear downward path ever since.Furthermore, the model estimates a long-term neutral nominal rate of around 3.9%, which is the equivalent of approx. 1.4% real.Using a more sophisticated model (i.e. New York FED’S HLW model), the real neutral interest rate in Romania is estimated currently at around 1.5% (1.7% 2023 average) and the historical mean at 1.2%.This implies a neutral nominal rate between 4.00% and 4.50%. In the past decade, the NBR real effective rate was below the neutral rate and only over the past year climbed above the neutral mark.Source: Erste Bank
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NBR Board decisions on monetary policyIn its meeting of 4 April 2023, the Board of the National Bank of Romania decided:• to keep the monetary policy rate at 7.00 percent per annum;• to leave unchanged the lending (Lombard) facility rate at 8.00 percent per annum and the deposit facility rate at 6.00 percent per annum;• to keep the existing levels of minimum reserve requirement ratios on both leu- and foreign currency-denominated liabilities of credit institutions.The annual inflation rate went down to 15.52 percent in February 2023, from 16.37 percent in December 2022, relatively in line with forecasts. The decrease was mainly driven by the sizeable drop in the dynamics of fuel and electricity prices, under the impact of significant base effects and the change made to the energy price capping and compensation scheme starting 1... detalii
ING press release:ING posts FY2022 net result of €3,674 million,proposed final 2022 dividend of €0.389 per share 4Q2022 profit before tax of €1,711 million; CET1 ratio remains strong at 14.5%•Profit before tax up 29% on 4Q2021 and 24% on 3Q2022, mainly driven by higher income•Higher net interest income, as a further increase in liability margins helped offset TLTRO impact this quarter•Risk costs declined to 17 bps of average customer lending Full-year 2022 net result of €3,674 million, supported by growing customer base and increase in lending and deposits•On a full-year basis, our primary customer base grew by 585,000•Net core lending growth of €18 billion and net core deposits growth of €25 billion in 2022•Net result of €3,674 million in a challenging year; proposed final 2022 dividend of €0.389 per share CEO statement“Looking back, 2022 was... detalii