Romania's banking sector has a relatively low exposure to the commercial real estate (CRE) market, indicating stability and significant growth potential, according to an analysis by Cushman & Wakefield Echinox.
Intesa Sanpaolo recorded significant growth in commissions, up 9% compared to 2023, with acceleration in Q4. Insurance income reached an all-time high, increasing by 4%.
This is the second year that Banca Transilvania has been rated by Moody's, the rating agency's accreditation supporting BT's efforts to maintain the most efficient cost of capital.
Nearly three-quarters (73%) of European bank customers have kept their primary account with the same financial institution for over five years.
This agreement was facilitated by the InvestEU programme, which aims to trigger over €372 billion in additional investment over the period 2021-2027.
Private healthcare chain Medicover has announced the acquisition of Synlab Group's local businesses in Romania, Turkey, Cyprus, Slovenia, Croatia, and North Macedonia for €71.3 million.
Romania's insurance market saw a total volume of gross written premiums of RON 23.4 billion (€4.7 billion) during 2024, up 11% compared to the previous year, according to a report by the Financial Supervisory Authority (ASF).
Private equity fund MidEuropa has agreed to sell private healthcare chain Regina Maria to Mehiläinen Group, the largest private healthcare provider in Finland backed by investment fund CVC.
Low-cost airline Wizz Air has opened a new base at Bucharest Băneasa Airport, offering flights to seven destinations including Naples, London, and Budapest.
Romania's informal economy represents about one eighth of its GDP, according to an EY report.