Garanti BBVA in 2023: Solid profit and significant increases in loans and deposits
Garanti BBVA Romania recorded a net profit of RON 177 million in 2023 and operating revenues of RON 521 million.
Garanti BBVA Romania recorded a net profit of RON 177 million in 2023 and operating revenues of RON 521 million.
The portfolio comprised almost 1,800 loans, showcasing the scale and diversity of the assets involved.
Capital ratio climbed to 23,36% underscoring the institution's financial strength, providing a solid foundation for future growth and stability.
The transaction was signed in April 2023 and concluded in April 2024, following approvals received from the Competition Council.
Massive investments, and hence long-term finance, are needed to decarbonise the electricity sector in Central, Eastern and South-Eastern Europe and improve energy efficiency.

Bucharest is consolidating its position within the Central and Eastern European (CEE) real estate market, combining rental growth across major asset classes with investment yields that remain well above Western European levels, according to the DNA of Real Estate Europe Q2 2026 report published by Cushman & Wakefield. Across Europe in Q2 2026, prime office rents rose 4.5% year-on-year, retail rents increased 3.0%, and logistics rents grew 2.4%, while investors remained selective as yield movements pointed to a more balanced market following the repricing cycle of recent years.
Energy company Electrica informs investors and the capital market that it has obtained the technical grid connection permits (ATR) for 17 new battery energy storage projects (BESS), with a total capacity of approximately 700 MWh.
The European Retail Banking Radar, Kearney's latest study now in its 18th edition, shows that Europe is entering a period of normalisation following the conditions of 2023–2025. For Romania, the challenge extends beyond the normalisation of interest rates.
Romania's national electricity transmission network operator, Transelectrica, has halted scheduled maintenance shutdowns to ensure the grid operates at maximum capacity during an ongoing extreme heatwave. The preventive measures aim to mitigate operational risks associated with severe weather conditions.
Digi Spain has announced its intention to launch an initial public offering (IPO) on the Spanish stock exchanges, aiming to raise approximately €150 million.