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The forint is getting increasingly worse, falling to 365.
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The forint is getting increasingly worse, falling to 365.

The forint’s trading on Thursday initially stabilized, but the exchange rate weakened throughout the day due to the international mood and expectations regarding US labor market data. Important factors include the US-Iran negotiations, the price of oil, and expected interest rate changes by the Japanese and US central banks. The KSH’s unfavorable industrial and retail data also affected the forint, while demand for Hungarian government bonds remained stable.

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Before the turn: Corporate lending? - The changing interest rate environment will also be a focus at the prominent September KKV (Small and Medium-sized Enterprises) forum. befektetes-bank

Before the turn: Corporate lending? - The changing interest rate environment will also be a focus at the prominent September KKV (Small and Medium-sized Enterprises) forum.

In the Hungarian interest rate environment, a mini interest rate cut cycle has begun, which, although not yet reflected in market rates, improves the predictability of interest rates. This change is positive news for domestic SMEs, who can now benefit from new planning opportunities after the uncertainty of recent years. A detailed analysis of the lending market and the interest rate environment will be held at Portfolio’s conference on September 9, which can be registered for.

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The two financial giants have struck a deal for a mega-store, giving the German insurer a second chance in the Asian market. befektetes-bank

The two financial giants have struck a deal for a mega-store, giving the German insurer a second chance in the Asian market.

HSBC is selling its Singaporean life and health insurance business to Allianz for 2.7 billion Singaporean dollars, which is equivalent to approximately 2.1 billion US dollars. This decision is part of the bank’s strategy to divest from non-core businesses, allowing it to focus on asset management and corporate banking services in Asia. The rise in HSBC’s stock price has also positively influenced the broader financial sector, contributing to the growth of the FTSE 100 index on Friday.

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The investment markets have been volatile, but one sector has profited greatly from it. befektetes-bank

The investment markets have been volatile, but one sector has profited greatly from it.

Assets managed by hedge funds increased significantly in the past quarter. The historic growth was driven by both the artificial intelligence-driven stock market rally and the increasing shift by institutional investors from private equity and credit funds to more flexible hedge funds, according to the Financial Times.

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The Italian side persistently attacked, while the German side gave up: this is the turning point in Europe's fiercest banking battle. befektetes-bank

The Italian side persistently attacked, while the German side gave up: this is the turning point in Europe's fiercest banking battle.

Commerzbank announced that it has begun negotiations with UniCredit, effectively ending the long-standing resistance to UniCredit’s acquisition attempt. The German financial institution’s management apparently realized that it had limited maneuvering room in the face of the acquisition attempts that it had previously considered undesirable.

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