Central Bank of Hungary (MNB)
Hungary tentatively holds rates
MNB also changes forward guidance as inflation picks up
Banknotes: October to December 2024
A round-up of news and salient issues that have affected central bankers in the past three months
Hungary’s PM chooses finance minister as MNB governor
Appointment of Mihály Varga likely to improve bank’s relations with government after recent tensions
PM ‘overruled MNB building’s heritage status’ – whistleblower
Governors’ meeting prompted expedited approval for panorama deck on listed site, says former official
Hungary holds rates again
MNB remains hopeful about 2025 as economy slides into recession
The frontiers of AI in central bank communications
Comms experts assess technology's value in video production, message generation and more
Emerging markets resilient amid global shift, governors tell panel
Smaller economies better placed to intervene during crises, say central bank heads
Hungary holds rates again after September cut
Geopolitics prompt “careful, patient” monetary policy, says deputy governor
MNB calls on Revolut to open bank subsidiary, not branch
Central bank says firm’s Hungarian customers deserve full deposit protection offered by banking laws
Hungary’s central bank increases gold reserves by 16.4%
MNB now has highest per capita bullion stocks in central and eastern Europe
Hungary cuts rates by 25 basis points
Central bank says prime minister’s austerity plans will help by providing fiscal credibility
Hungary has been ‘off course’ since 2021 – MNB governor
Matolcsy tears into government’s economic policy
Hungary holds rates after June ‘turning point’
Finance minister says central bank was operating in “cyclops mode”
Banknotes: July to September 2024
A round-up of news and salient issues that have affected central bankers in the past three months
Hungary’s central bank completes carbon capture programme
MNB expects 75% reduction in emissions by end of 2025
Banks begin tailoring offers to Gen Z’s needs – MNB report
First “fully digital” generation expects 24/7 digital payments solutions
Hungary cuts rates by 25 basis points
Country edges closer to ending monetary easing campaign
Hungary’s central bank orders faster action over Apple Pay glitch
Lenders deflecting customer complaints is unacceptable, says central bank
MNB posts historic $4.74 billion loss in 2023
Central bank act amendment precludes immediate recapitalisation
Non-banks in RTGSs: greater efficiency or more risk?
Policy-makers and practitioners from central banks in Brazil, Hungary, Israel, Romania, Rwanda and the US share their perspectives
Banknotes: April to June 2024
A round-up of news and salient issues that have affected central bankers in the past three months