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…
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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…
The lending landscape in Montenegro is increasingly reflective of the European Central Bank’s (ECB) monetary policy, as the country continues to navigate its euroised economy. This…

