As of October 1, 2020, the Bulgarian National Bank (BNB) is cooperating with the European Central Bank. The accession of Bulgaria to the Banking Union has lead to the direct supervision by ECB of 5 commercial banks registered in Bulgaria- DSK, United Bulgarian Bank, Eurobank, Unicredit and Raiffeisen Bank. Although, they are subsidiaries of European banking families, they are monitored in Bulgaria as well. It is the responsibility of BNB to supervise the smaller banks in this country, although Frankfurt can take over their supervision as well.
First Investment Bank is not being supervised by ECB. Before Bulgaria’s accession to ERM II, the bank raised its capital with the help of the Bulgarian Development Bank and a private investor.
In a record-long session lasting 18 days, Bulgarian MPs made a seventh failed attempt to elect a speaker of the National Assembly. After several breaks and a re-vote for the oldest MP, Silvi Kirilov from “There Is Such a People" (ITN), only a few..
The leader of “МРФ – New Beginning” Delyan Peevski has expressed his readiness to take the post of prime minister. “When we are the first party, I will form a government,” he said on the sidelines of the National Assembly. “If the Bulgarians give..
The chairman of GERB Boyko Borisov once again stated that the winning formula for forming a regular government is for it to be supported by GERB-SDS, “We Continue the Change – Democratic Bulgaria”, “BSP – United Left” and ITN. However, he clarified that..
According to unofficial information, the Hungarian Presidency of the Council of the EU has drafted a decision for the full admission of Bulgaria and..
The U.S. Department of State today released the data for the refused type B visas for the financial year 2024. For Bulgaria, this percentage is 6.02%,..
The Bulgarian Hotel and Restaurant Association (BHRA) presented its annual awards for professional achievements in the field of tourism. The Bulgarian..
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