Bulgaria’s recent banking crisis and the resignation of its government have left its financial sector in a state of limbo awaiting elections in October.
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Tough road ahead for Bulgaria's banks
May 1, 2013The Bulgarian banking sector has not needed government assistance in the wake of the financial crisis, but its slow growth rates and high non-performing loans do not make an inspiring combination.
Rebuilding the Greek banking scene
January 3, 2013A series of mergers will change the shape of the Greek banking sector, with three dominant players pulling away from the pack.
Bulgaria and Romania defy Eurozone woes
July 28, 2010Greek banks control at least a fifth of the banking markets in Bulgaria and Romania but, despite this exposure to one of Europe's more troubled economies, bankers in the two countries believe there will still be a sufficient supply of credit to meet demand. Writer Philip Alexander
Long-term finance in troubled times
June 4, 2009The importance of small regional development banks in emerging Europe has surged as credit ratings decline and global commercial banks cut back project and trade finance. Writer Philip Alexander
To the Balkans and Beyond
May 5, 2009Over the past decade, Greece's leading banks have expanded into south-east Europe. To remain competitive, however, they will now need to weather the financial storm and continue to focus on increasing their presence in the Balkans and the rest of eastern Europe. Writer Kerin Hope
Hurdles still to jump on the track into Europe
July 3, 2006Bulgaria’s foreign-owned banks are attempting to speed up the transition to EU accession, bringing a huge growth in retail banking. But there are still problems to resolve, Tom Blass reports.
Russia establishes two development banks
July 3, 2006Russia is beginning to tackle more fundamental problems with its economy. With advice from Germany’s KfW, it is boosting its banking system. Ben Aris reports from Moscow.
Foreign banks’ domination of Bulgaria set to continue
November 7, 2005With more than 83% of Bulgaria’s banking assets under the control of foreign banks or financial institutions, who has gained from the country’s banking privatisation in the past decade?
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