Hungary
Researchers find ‘strong evidence’ of ECB policy spillovers to CEE countries
Working paper examines the spillover effects of the ECB’s ‘non-standard’ measures since 2007 on the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland and Romania
Hungarian central bank buys controlling stake in Budapest stock exchange
Hungary’s central bank buys 68.8% share in country’s stock exchange, saying the move was necessary to ensure adequate flows of capital to domestic businesses
CLS starts settling Hungarian forint payments
After two years of preparation and testing, the forint joins the CLS universe
Hungarian central bank mulls lower capital requirements for SME-friendly banks
Central bank looks to incentivise lending to small businesses; risk-absorbing swaps and 'preferential' deposit facility could be supplemented by lower requirements
CLS sets go-live date for Hungarian forint
CLS and Hungary's central bank launched the forint project in February 2014
Hungarian central bank to bid for country’s stock exchange
Hungary’s central bank is in talks with Austrian banks to buy a majority shareholding in the country’s stock exchange
Hungary aims to implement LCR ahead of schedule
Announced timetable is quicker than the minimum outlined in Basel III and the accelerated timetable agreed under the capital requirements directive
Hungarian council reflects on gradual pace of rate cuts
Several council members suggest the Central Bank of Hungary was able to make a series of ‘cautious reductions’ in the interest rate because it had gained credibility
Hungarian deputy quits to head commercial bank
Ádám Balog will leave his post on July 22 to become chair and CEO of MKB Bank; joined central bank in March 2013 alongside governor György Matolcsy
Croatian governor: Europe has a way to go with structural reforms
Boris Vujčić points to benefits of greater labour market flexibility and easier equity financing at IIF conference; Hungarian council member stresses need for productivity growth
Hungarian central bank to adopt new policy rate
From September it will use the rate on a new deposit facility with a longer maturity, to encourage banks to park funds with the government instead of the central bank
Czech director: US dollar helps compensate for impact of oil prices on CEE countries
Luboš Komárek discusses the outlook for Central and Eastern European countries, including the favourable outlook for Germany, which is a "crucial trade partner" for many in the region
Hungary adopts 'tolerance band' around inflation target
Band gives policy-makers greater flexibility and reflects willingness to tolerate temporary deviations from target; central bank cuts rates to resist negative inflation
Hungarian central bank taking on credit risk from SME loans
Extension to ‘funding for growth’ scheme sees central bank extend another 500 billion forint in cheap funding to banks and take on some of the credit risk from their loans to SMEs
Central Bank of Hungary digs into reserves to supply banks with foreign currency
Measure aims to cover balance sheet mismatch prompted by government plan to convert forex loans into local currency; central bank will allocate €3 billion for the purpose
Central Bank of Hungary brings in macro-prudential borrowing caps
New caps will limit payment-to-income levels especially on FX loans; central bank hopes one side-effect will be to discourage the informal economy
Hungary central bank hits back over profligacy claims
Central bank takes exception to Financial Times blog on its purchase of a holiday home, saying many other central banks have them too
Hungarian ruling party condemns ECB ‘pressure' on behalf of foreign banks
ECB concerned that new rules requiring banks to compensate Hungarian borrowers over foreign exchange loans could hit parent banks and threaten European financial stability
Central Bank of Hungary buys $1.8m vacation home
Rural ‘castle hotel' boasts swimming pool, beer pavilion and a bowling alley; will be used for ‘recreation purposes' by staff and create local jobs, bank says
Central Bank of Hungary rate cut streak hits 23
Central Bank of Hungary cuts rates for the 23rd successive month; monetary council says ‘further cautious easing’ may follow, but suggests cycle will soon conclude
Hungary central bank hails pro-growth policies as IMF urges caution
Central Bank of Hungary sticks to easing cycle in face of IMF warnings; says growth in SME lending is down to its Funding for Growth Scheme
Hungarian central bank says solution must be found to FX household debt crisis
Financial stability report says situation can only be resolved by a definitive move that will apply equally to performing and non-performing debtors
Central Bank of Hungary adopts new constitution
The ‘internal constitution' reinforces central bank's ‘extremely broad range of competencies' and stresses cooperation with government to promote growth
Hungary tightens bank forex funding rules
Hungary's central bank aims to smooth out maturity mismatches between long-term foreign exchange loans and the short-term funding banks use