Levente Koroes
Levente is a reporter on the Central Banking newsdesk. He focuses on central banks in Europe, as well as reserves, cyber-security, geopolitics and the effects of sanctions. He holds a degree in Human, Social and Political Sciences from the University of Cambridge.
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Draghi report calls for step change in EU investment
Former ECB chief says bloc should revive securitisation and finish capital markets union to stay competitive
Hungary has been ‘off course’ since 2021 – MNB governor
Matolcsy tears into government’s economic policy
Bank of Russia expands CBDC pilot
Central bank says second phase will involve far greater numbers of people and firms than initial stage
Ukraine’s central bank cracks down on ‘money mules’
NBU says limits on transactions over next six months will give breathing space to state bodies
Hungary holds rates after June ‘turning point’
Finance minister says central bank was operating in “cyclops mode”
Bank of Albania denies having ‘printed money’ to finance HQ
Allegations over 2010 purchase of Tirana property resurface after leaked state audit
Hungary’s central bank completes carbon capture programme
MNB expects 75% reduction in emissions by end of 2025
Poland’s top court blocks inquiry into central bank governor
Glapiński accused of politically aligned monetary policy decisions
SNB lowers sight deposit remuneration threshold factor
Central bank’s payments to lenders likely to fall in short term
Lenders not ready for resolutions – EBA research
Authority finds commercial banks still unprepared for bail-in tool
Russia launches payments moratorium for displaced citizens
Residents of regions affected by Ukraine’s counteroffensive can defer payments for up to six months
Estonia to adopt ‘rounding rule’ for cash payments
Central bank to phase out one and two euro cent coins as they are “too expensive to produce and handle”
DNB study sounds alarm over youngsters’ payment habits
“Fun” justifications for big purchases storing up trouble for future, says research
ECB sees ‘areas for improvement’ following cyber stress test
Experiment focuses on response and recovery from database losses on 109 banks
Head of Malta’s central bank resists calls to resign
Prime minister removes embattled governor from board of financial services authority
Banks begin tailoring offers to Gen Z’s needs – MNB report
First “fully digital” generation expects 24/7 digital payments solutions
European Central Bank holds rates
Inflation set for return to target in 2025, as Lagarde defends ECB response to staff burnout
Central clearing creates repo concentration risk – research
‘Window dressing’ is a uniquely European phenomenon, Bank of Italy study finds
Political influence is affecting the OeNB’s independence, staff say
Austrian central bank employees criticise gag orders, conflicts of interest and insufficient female staff
Bulgaria’s central bank suspends deputy governor
Gurov is ‘incompatible with his role,’ says anti-corruption commission
Hungary’s central bank orders faster action over Apple Pay glitch
Lenders deflecting customer complaints is unacceptable, says central bank