Czech Republic confident of rebound despite looming inflation and election

The 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

The 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

Jiri Rusnok on a difficult past year and balancing the country’s obligation to join the eurozone with its traditionally eurosceptic politics.

Can Cyprus's economy recover from the coronavirus crisis?

Can Cyprus keep its admirable record of bouncing back from yet another a crisis?

Cyprus's banks enter coronavirus crisis in good shape

The silver cloud in 2013’s financial problems is that it forced Cypriot banks to reform, putting them in good shape to survive the coronavirus crisis.

Swiss franc loans issue continues to plague Polish banks

The EU has ruled that Poland's courts will decide whether Swiss franc loans issued locally in 2004 to 2008 were ‘abusive’, leaving banks facing legal action and, potentially, huge losses. 

The Banker's Top 100 Central and Eastern Europe EU ranking: Poland maintains dominance

It has been a good year for banks operating in EU member countries of central and eastern Europe, with balance sheets being strengthened across the board. 

The Banker's Top 100 CIS Banks ranking: reaping the rewards of recovery

The Banker's latest rankings show Commonwealth of Independent States banks continuing to improve after 2015’s slump, with Kazakhstan leading the way. Andrew MacDowall reports.

A Russian resolution: are the country's banks back on track?

Following crises, poor management and bailouts, is Russia's banking sector on the road to recovery?

Top 100 CIS Banks ranking: a partial comeback

Putting currency instability and low oil prices behind them, banks in the Commonwealth of Independent States had a healthier year in 2016. Andrew MacDowall reports.

Currency depreciation hits CIS economies

Russia’s perilous economic and political situation spelled trouble in the Commonwealth of Independent States region, though there were promising signs in Uzbekistan and Ukraine.

Lithuania looks towards steadier growth

After a deep recession and housing bust in 2008 and a number of subsequent corporate governance crises, Lithuanian banks are finally returning to a steady footing, helped in no small measure by the presence of risk-averse Scandinavian lenders in the country.