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December 18, 2024
In October 2024, traditional bank deposits had a real annual variation of 4.7% (9.7% nominal), a figure higher than that of September (4.0% real). While the current credit portfolio granted by commercial banks to the SPNF grew 7.0% real annually (12.1% nominal), below the increase in September (7.2% real).
June 26, 2021
At present the significant growth in demand deposits has more than offset the slump of term deposits. Given that the rise in demand deposits can be related to temporary factors, the underlying question is: To what extent and how fast will households and companies reduce their accumulated liquid balances as COVID cases drop?
July 3, 2017
The banking sector is undergoing a significant transformation. In Spain, the old system of 45 savings banks has been reduced to just ten regular banks. In Europe, the number of credit institutions has gone down from 8,600 in 2008 to 6,500 at the start of 2017.
July 11, 2016
The footprint of foreign banks internationally, which had grown considerably until the financial crisis, grounded to a halt and even declined slightly after 2008. Cross-border loans have also dropped off globally. What’s behind the recent pullback by global banks? Why is there such a big difference between regions? Are there differences between types of banks too?
