Montenegro’s banking sector expanded its balance sheet to €8.12 billion by the end of July 2026, supported by growth in assets and capital, while liquid assets…
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Montenegro’s banking sector entered the latest period of higher euro-area interest rates with non-performing loans at their lowest level in more than a decade and capital…
Montenegro’s 12 microcredit financial institutions increased their combined client-loan portfolio to approximately €143.5 million in the first half of 2026, up 8.4% in six months, while…
Montenegro’s banking sector approved more than €1.07 billion in new loans in the first five months of 2026, with new lending increasing 10.8% year on year…
Montenegro’s banks recorded substantial growth in lending during the first five months of 2026 while aggregate profitability declined compared with a year earlier. Total bank loans…
The cost of borrowing in Montenegro has declined as bank lending continues to expand at double-digit rates, while the Central Bank of Montenegro is maintaining additional…
Montenegro’s banking sector continued to expand its lending activity in 2026 while maintaining a low level of non-performing loans, with total credit reaching approximately €5.77 billion…
Montenegro’s banking sector entered the second half of 2026 with loan growth significantly outpacing deposit growth, as total lending increased 12.4% year on year while deposits…
The banking sector in Montenegro is experiencing a significant shift as it navigates a complex economic landscape characterized by robust credit growth alongside declining profitability. As…
Montenegro’s financial landscape is undergoing a significant transformation as credit expansion increasingly influences the structure of the economy. Recent data from the central bank indicates that…

