Tag "K&H"
Banks will be inevitable in the circular economy
Banks play a key role in the sustainability transition and the promotion of the circular economy through their financing power. Among the leaders are KBC and its subsidiary K&H, which...
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K&H: every second employee struggles with stress, this is how we can protect ourselves against burnout
Two-thirds of Hungarian workers lack mental health at work, while workplace stress and constant overload are no longer a private problem, but a collective epidemic. October 10 is World Mental...
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The K&H digital financial assistant handles more and more cases independently
Kate, K&H’s artificial intelligence-based digital financial assistant, is increasingly handling more and more cases for customers as an integral part of the mobile bank – she can now handle 70...
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K&H Analyst Commentary: What awaits Hungarian inflation?
Although annual inflation may still be above 4 percent in the next two months, it may slow to 3.7 percent in December. The beginning of next year may start with...
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K&H Analyst Commentary: Hungarian industry continues to decline
Perhaps next year the sector, which has been gradually declining for the past two years, may turn a profit. Hungarian industry performed poorly in August this year as well. Production...
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green IT: less energy, more innovation
Companies around the world are looking for answers on how to make their operations more sustainable – one of the biggest opportunities lies in IT. “Green IT” solutions can reduce...
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K&H Analyst Commentary: There is still room for expansion in Hungarian stores
Hungarian retail trade is expected to grow by nearly 3 percent this year, while next year it could grow by 3.5 percent. There was a slight increase in retail trade...
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Value of smartphone payments approaches HUF 1,400bn
Nearly HUF 1.4bn and 173 million transactions: this is the balance sheet for smart device payments at K&H over the past three years. This article is available for reading in...
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Mobile banking is part of everyday life
Mobile payments will play an increasingly important role in children’s everyday lives this and next school year and will be a determining element of money use in the long term....
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K&H: first-time home buyers submit 200 home loan applications per day
The Otthon Start Program, which was launched in September, generated significant demand, according to K&H. In the first month, the financial institution received an average of 200 applications per business...
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K&H: once again Hungary’s best sustainability bank
Euromoney has awarded the K&H Group the title of “Hungary’s Best Sustainability Bank” for the second time this year. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2025/10. According...
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K&H: middle-aged people would retire at 57, but can expect to do so at 69 – savings have decreased
The average savings of middle-aged people have decreased to 1.8 million forints, according to the results of the K&H Sure Future survey for the second quarter of 2025. On average,...
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K&H: Those who prepare for ESG in time can gain a competitive advantage
Although compliance with ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) requirements is not yet an urgent task for most Hungarian small businesses, those companies that start preparing now can gain significant market advantages....
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K&H analyst commentary: Hungary can reach its potential level
The latest forecast of the Hungarian National Bank has been published, which is essentially in line with market expectations. Dávid Németh, an expert at K&H, assessed the central bank’s expectations....
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Earning your first regular income is a milestone in the lives of many young people
Earning the first regular income is a milestone in the lives of many young people. This is when they really face the impact of inflation, the importance of saving, and...
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The forint is considered attractive abroad, but there are risks for the future
The forint is leading the regional competition: it has strengthened by more than 5 percent against the euro this year at current exchange rates. The Polish zloty is essentially stagnant,...
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K&H: How much does an apartment with a Home Start loan cost?
The Home Start Program was launched in September, and in the first few days, more than a thousand applications were received by K&H. Under the program, those affected can purchase...
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What would István Csók say about tablet banking?
If Oktogon could tell a story, perhaps it would first talk about how many horse-drawn carriages have rattled past it, how many gentlemen in checkered coats have entered Abbázia for...
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Hungarian SMEs calculate with a deteriorating financial situation
The K&H SME confidence index, which gives an overview of the mood and economic expectations of the Hungarian SME sector, has fallen again, according to data from the second quarter...
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More and more domestic SMEs are turning to the possibility of exporting
In the past three months, the share of SMEs’ revenue coming from exports has started to grow again, according to the Q2 2025 K&H SME Confidence Index. While in the...
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The personal loan market has soared
Instead of the previous 10 million forints, a personal loan of up to 15 million forints is now available at K&H for those with the appropriate income. The maximum amount...
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K&H Analyst Commentary: No surprises, but risks still exist
Annual inflation may be 4.6 percent this year, and a slowdown is expected next year – this is how Dávid Németh, the chief analyst at K&H, assessed the latest inflation...
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K&H was named the Green Large Company of the Year
K&H Group has won the Green Awards – 2025 Green Large Company category award, recognizing its commitment to combating climate change. The award ceremony was held in conjunction with the...
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Influencer-based savings instead of luxury: cooking, gardening and bargain hunting
In the latest round of K&H’s highly successful influencer campaign, participants cooked three-course meals, applied savings tricks, and in the process experienced firsthand the compromises that can come with living...
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K&H: where past and future meet: K&H’s octagonal branch has been renovated
The K&H Bank branch on Oktogon has undergone a complete renovation. During the renovation of the building, located at the intersection of Andrássy Avenue and Nagykörút, the designers aimed to...
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Sustainable operations are no longer just the passion of large corporations
Sustainable development is not only the responsibility of companies and civil society organizations, but also of local leaders. Local governments are in a unique position, as they are able to...
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There are both positives and negatives in the new Hungarian certificate
Hungarian GDP grew by 0.1 percent in the second quarter of 2019 on an annual basis, according to raw data, and by 0.2 percent in seasonally and calendar-adjusted and balanced...
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First-time home buyers can get serious discounts
The Home Start Program has been launched, with the aim of making it easier for young people to acquire their first home with the help of a preferential home loan....
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K&H became Hungary’s best sustainable bank in 2025 again
K&H Group has won Euromoney’s “Best Sustainable Bank in Hungary” award for the second time, recognizing the bank’s commitment to sustainability. This award demonstrates that K&H treats sustainability as an...
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K&H: new senior managers in the insurance sector from September
Evgeni Benbasat will replace Nik Vincke as CEO of K&H Insurance from 1 September, who will continue his work in the regional management of the KBC Group. As of 1...
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