Tag "K&H"
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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K&H Analyst Commentary: Households will receive support
In June, the gross average wage increased by 9.7 percent year-on-year, while the net average salary increased by 9.6 percent. Thus, the former exceeded 704 thousand forints, and the latter...
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K&H sustainability index: we are thinking well, but our actions don’t always correspond
The attitude sub-index measuring how corporate leaders view sustainability has reached a new high of 72 points, which is the highest value in the history of the K&H sustainability index....
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Why did the interest rate stay the same?
The decision-making body of the Hungarian National Bank did not change the key interest rate at its meeting on Tuesday, so it remains at 6.5 percent. According to Dávid Németh,...
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K&H’s child-friendly office has been renovated
Summer break is paradise for children, while for parents it is often a complex task that requires serious organization. While the little ones enjoy their vacation, adults often have a...
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Nearly two-thirds of Hungarian SMEs plan to raise salaries in the next 12 months
65 percent of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) plan to increase their salaries in the next 12 months, with an average increase of 7 percent, K&H announced on Thursday, based...
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K&H: extreme weather conditions are becoming more frequent
Weather is no longer a distant, theoretical risk, but a daily reality in Hungarian agriculture. In 2022, a drought and heat wave of such magnitude were experienced for the first...
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STRAND Festival K&H Balaton Main Stage features local and international stars
This summer Zamárdi will once again be filled with music, colors and a lively atmosphere. Between August 20th and 23rd, at the STRAND Festival, the K&H X Balaton Main Stage...
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K&H: it’s really worth taking out holiday insurance now
Due to the devastating storms in July, not only permanently inhabited properties but also holiday homes were at risk. That is why it is important to protect these properties properly,...
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K&H: CEOs of large companies are finally reaching into their pockets when it comes to development
Significant changes have taken place in the investment willingness of large companies, according to the second quarter research data of the K&H Large Company Growth Index 2025. Although company managers...
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K&H: first-time home buyers get a rare chance, pre-qualifications start, you can now apply for the Home Start Program
The Home Start Program, which will start in September, will open a new era in the Hungarian market, under which those affected, including young people, can purchase residential property with...
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Beach snacks, bicycles and lung pumps – this is how young people survive the second week of the retirement challenge
The K&H retirement challenge continues: the contestants provided further proof that a tight budget doesn’t necessarily mean the end of fun. With creative solutions, conscious planning and a bit of...
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