Raiffeisen Sees Central, Southeast European Bank Profits Reaching EUR 37-38 Billion by 2030

• Raiffeisen Bank International’s banking report projects Central and Southeastern European banking profits reaching EUR 37-38 billion by 2030, from EUR 31.5 billion in 2025.
• Regional return on equity stands at 15-16%, compared with around 9% in the euro area.
• Double-digit lending growth should continue across much of the region, with Southeastern European retail lending expected to expand 10-12% annually.
• Nonperforming loan ratios remain near historical lows, at around 1.8% in CE-3 markets versus 2.7% in Southeastern Europe.
• Economic growth excluding Romania and Slovakia is forecast to average around 2.8% in 2026-2027, outpacing the euro area.

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