Business Forum
| 31 January, 2025 at 1:25 PM
ECB rate cut creates new risks for investors
A divergence in monetary policy between the ECB and the US Federal Reserve could have significant ramifications for capital flows.
A divergence in monetary policy between the ECB and the US Federal Reserve could have significant ramifications for capital flows.
65% of all big pharma revenues now come from dealmaking, confirming a need for robust inorganic growth and value creation strategies.
21 companies listed on the Main Market of the Bucharest Stock Exchange (BVB) achieved the highest VEKTOR by ARIR score in 2024, compared to 16 companies in 2023.
In 2024, global IPO volumes fell 10%, with proceeds down by 4% YOY, while India led in volume and the US led in proceeds.
The EIB Group supported a record of over €100 billion in new investment for Europe's energy security in 2024.
Over 430,000 people used AI Search last year, 70% of them visitors to the Ask BT website.
The second half of the year was much more negative, influenced by energy market volatilities which drove weaker results for the sector.
Following the offer, Norofert issued 69,503 unsecured and non-convertible bonds having a nominal value of RON 100.
The ratio between the total number of tabulated mortgages and the total number of residential transactions registered in 2024 was of 51%.
Through iBanFirst's digital platform, businesses can conduct fast and secure international transactions in over 30 currencies at lower costs, while tracking payments in real-time.
Hellas Direct has formed partnerships with over 170 brokers, covering 95% of the market, while constantly growing its Romania-based team of experts and claims service partners.
Emerging Markets Climate Action Fund increases to €450 million with final contribution from Germany.
The new application enables users to track specific companies and use predefined lists organized by industries and economic sectors.
The amount saved can be consulted in BT Pay and can be used at any time by transfer to your current account with Banca Transilvania.
The authorities are preparing to launch more than 15 separate funding lines, with allocations ranging from €50,000 to more than €57M.
UniCredit multi-year partnership with Ferrari, the world-famous luxury brand, was first announced in September 2024.
Romanian investors are keeping Tesla in first place in the most-held stocks standings.
Private sector transactions included a €40 million risk-sharing agreement with Banca Transilvania for Omnia Europe SA.
BT is the first banking institution to integrate artificial intelligence into customer communication, services and processes.
Investors are anxiously eyeing the tariff-related decisions Donald Trump may make once he reaches the Oval Office in the White House.
The six-month index, used to calculate interest rates on variable-rate lei mortgage loans, stagnated at 5.97% per annum.
The biggest risk for Romania in 2025 is not Trump tariff's policy, the German recession or the Ukraine war, but the continued deterioration of the fiscal situation.
For households, green loans amounted to around RON 10 billion in September 2024, +50% compared to September 2023, and accounted for 5.7% of the bank loan portfolio to this segment.
The bulk of this debt, RON 780.243 billion, was government securities. Borrowing amounted to RON 131.258 billion.
The European Commission (EC) has finalised the signing of the SAFE loan agreement with Romania.
Sphera Franchise Group, Romania's largest food service group, reported consolidated sales of €75.6 million in Q1 2026, up 4.2% compared to the same period last year. Growth was driven by the return to positive performance of KFC Romania and the strong evolution of Taco Bell.
Hidroelectrica signed a €188.5 million contract for the refurbishment of Râul Mare Retezat Hydropower Plant. The project aims to modernize and improve the efficiency of the company's generation capacities.
E.ON has successfully issued two tranches of green bonds worth €1.3 billion, bringing its total funding since the beginning of the year to €4.3 billion.
Foreign direct investment (FDI) in Europe declined in 2025, marking a period of slowdown and structural transformation of the investment landscape.