Half of Romanians fear an uncomfortable retirement, says report
Around 50% of Romanians are expressing concern that they will not be able to maintain a comfortable lifestyle after retirement, finds new research by Kearney.
Around 50% of Romanians are expressing concern that they will not be able to maintain a comfortable lifestyle after retirement, finds new research by Kearney.
The European retail banking sector experienced a significant deceleration in income growth in 2024, dropping to 2.9% from 18% in 2023.
57% of Romanian consumers buy banking products online, nearly double that of 2020 (30%).
Nearly three-quarters (73%) of European bank customers have kept their primary account with the same financial institution for over five years.
In 2023 alone, Kearney identified 827 new zombie companies—outpacing the 534 that were “resurrected” by improving financial situations and the 127 that were delisted.
Kearney calls upon organisations and key industry bodies to activate change to build and sustain diversity and inclusion in the sector.
A striking 88 percent of respondents across the world said they were planning to increase their FDI in the next three years—up 6 percent from last year.

Romania's Ministry of Finance has published a legislative package aimed at establishing mechanisms to support strategic investments and accelerate the country's economic recovery.
Forvis Mazars Group has released its annual C-suite barometer showing that 92% of global executives expect growth in 2026, despite ongoing economic uncertainty.
Mass Global Energy Rom has announced a new strategic investment of approximately €1 billion in Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) capacities.
Romanian grid power operator Transelectrica has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Georgian State Electrosystem JSC (GSE) to develop the Georgia-Romania Interconnection Project, a submarine cable in the Black Sea.
Star Residence Invest, the first investment platform listed on the Bucharest Stock Exchange (BVB) dedicated to the real estate sector, has appointed Adrian Tănase as CFO.