National Bank: Profits of €1.259 billion and strong credit expansion in 2025
The National Bank of Greece announced after-tax profits of €1.3 billion for 2025, driven by significant credit expansion and rising revenues from financial operations.
Stock Exchange: All the interest in corporate profits, dividends, and MSCI
Investor interest in the Athens Stock Exchange is currently focused on corporate earnings and MSCI index rebalancing following a recovery of the General Index above 2,300 points.
Alpha Bank: 44% Increase in Profits in 2025 – Distribution of 519 Million Euros to Shareholders
Alpha Bank reported a 44% increase in its net profits for 2025, totaling 943.3 million euros, along with a significant dividend distribution to its shareholders.
Mammoth profits for banks in the shadow of the Supreme Court's decision on interest rates for Law Katseli loans
Banks in Greece are anticipated to report significant profits amidst uncertainty following a Supreme Court decision that impacts interest calculations on Law Katseli loans.
Piraeus Bank announces 1.070-billion-euro profit in 2025
Piraeus Bank reported a significant profit of 1.070 billion euros for 2025, reflecting strong customer loan growth and financial performance.
The bankers of the Ibex raise their salaries by 12% since the rate hike: Botín, Torres, Oliu and company earned 55 million euros last year
Spain's top bankers have seen salary increases due to record profits from major banks, driven by a rise in interest rates.
HSBC Malta: Pre-tax profits exceeding €100 million in 2025
HSBC Malta announces pre-tax profits of €109 million for 2025, marking the third consecutive year of profits over €100 million, amid an acquisition by CrediaBank and a resilient Maltese economy.
HSBC boss signals overhaul of bank is almost over despite drop in profits
HSBC CEO Georges Elhedery announced that the bank's major overhaul is nearing completion despite a drop in annual profits.
Interest Rates Down, Bank Profits Up. How Is That Possible?
In 2025, despite falling interest rates, Polish banks reported record profits due to increased lending and operational efficiencies.
Record profits of Pekao. What will the dividend be?
Pekao Bank reported its highest net profit in history for 2025, amounting to 7.015 billion PLN, prompting discussions on potential dividend decisions by the bank's management.
Bank of Cyprus: Profits of 481 million euros in 2025
The Bank of Cyprus announced a net profit of 481 million euros for the entire year of 2025, with significant increases in new lending and dividend distribution to shareholders.
Laughing all the way to the bank? How bosses' pay has soared at three big lenders
Bank executives' salaries have surged significantly, reflecting substantial profits at Lloyds, Barclays, and NatWest amidst a growing disparity between executive compensation and worker pay.
Development bank closes 2025 with profits of 58.6 billion pesos: Treasury
The Mexican development bank reported profits of 58.6 billion pesos for the year 2025, despite global inflationary pressures and monetary adjustments.
AI in Poland, appeal from the EU industry, record profits of banks
The podcast covers the growth of AI in Poland, the appeal from the European industry for urgent changes to counter deindustrialization, and discusses the record profits of banks.
Ifis, profit surge thanks to Illimity. And it launches a bank
Banca Ifis has doubled its profits in 2025, largely due to the acquisition and consolidation of Illimity Bank, and plans to pay significant dividends to shareholders.
For Banca Generali, record profits. Move: "New phase"
Banca Generali reports record profits for 2025, with a net consolidated profit of €445.8 million, marking the highest level in the bank's history.
Banks set a new record. Profit for 2025 above expectations
Polish banks reported a net profit of nearly 48.7 billion PLN for the year 2025, exceeding initial forecasts significantly.
Did BNP Paribas BP profits satisfy investors? The shares are rising sharply
BNP Paribas Bank Polska reported record profits for 2025, leading to a significant rise in its stock price.
CBA shares up after bank reports increased profits
Commonwealth Bank reports a 5% increase in net profit for the first half of the financial year, leading to a rise in shareholder dividends and stock prices.
Live: ASX likely to rise and Australia's largest companies prepare to reveal profits
The Australian stock market is expected to rise as major companies like Commonwealth Bank and CSL prepare to announce their financial results, which could significantly impact market volatility.
President of mBank: We are breaking records and going for more
mBank CEO Cezary Kocik announced record profits and a strong growth strategy at the bank's 2025 results presentation.
When will the banks announce their annual profits
The article details the schedule for the annual financial results announcement by Greece's four systemic banks, starting with Piraeus Bank and Eurobank on February 26.
Cezary Kochalski: The Essence of Profit or Loss of the Central Bank
The financial result of the central bank is determined by the difference between revenues and costs, influenced by interest income, financial operations, and the bank's operational costs.
Danske Bank's profit falls slightly, but fee income rises
Danske Bank reported a slight decline in profits and interest income in 2025, while fee income has increased, highlighting the bank's strong performance in Denmark.
Mexican bank records historic profits in the first year of Sheinbaum's administration
Mexican banks achieved historic profits of 304.4 billion pesos, a real growth of 1.10 percent from the previous year, during the first year of President Claudia Sheinbaum's administration.
Development bank asks banks to 'renounce profits' to boost credit for SMEs
Roberto Lazzeri, director general of Nacional Financiera and Bancomext, urged banks to increase credit placement for Small and Medium Enterprises, even if it means sacrificing some profits.
Botín, after the purchase of Webster: "We hope to increase payouts as profits grow"
Ana Botín, president of Banco Santander, affirmed the bank's commitment to increasing shareholder returns through dividends or stock buybacks following the acquisition of Webster, while ruling out further purchases.
Erste Bank instead of Santander. A new chapter with record results in the background
The article discusses the ownership changes at Santander Bank Polska, the rebranding process, record profits in 2025, and forecasts for shareholder dividends.
Seadrill, which caused 80 billion losses to Korea Trade Insurance Corporation and Export-Import Bank, earns 110 billion through the Great Whale project
Seadrill, an American drilling company, incurred a substantial loss of approximately 854 billion won to Korean institutions due to unpaid loans, while also gaining significant profits through its participation in the Great Whale oil drilling project.
Best Stocks To Buy: These 5 Stocks Can Be Profitable Today, Experts Are Advising on Them
Experts recommend investing in five stocks including IndusInd Bank and Dalmia Bharat for potential profits today.
Stournaras's warning bells for banks – The bar for profits
The Bank of Greece recognizes positive prospects for the earnings of credit institutions this year, but remains vigilant regarding inherent risks.
Dividend Harvest in Banks. What Analysts Predict
The article discusses analysts' forecasts for bank dividends in 2026, recommendations from the Financial Supervision Authority regarding dividend policy, and which banks meet criteria for maximum dividend payouts based on 2025 profits.
World Bank: Demand for critical raw materials will double by 2040
The article discusses forecasts regarding the demand for critical raw materials by 2040 and the necessary investments to meet future mineral needs, along with the interdependencies between national policies and profits from critical resources.