The Banca Transilvania Financial Group has closed last year with a consolidated net profit of 2.045 billion RON, of which the bank's stands at 1.782 billion RON, according to a release of the bank."In 2021, despite an unpredictable climate, we, at BT, have maintained our optimism and firm commitment to contribute to the relaunch of the Romanian economy, and today we are glad the figures confirm expectations. It was a year in which we financed the population and companies, increased the volume of operations ran through the bank and created value for shareholders. Furthermore, through the Idea::Bank acquisition we contributed to the consolidation of the banking system. We will continue to invest in people, products and technology, strengthening our position on the market both through responsible organic growth, as well as eventual acquisitions," said Horia Ciorcila, the President of the Administration Council of Banca Transilvania.The assets of the BT Financial Group have reached, last year, 132.5 billion RON. Credits rose up to 50.2 billion RON, and deposits reached 108 billion RON, of which 71.89 billion RON are of individuals, and 36.13 billion RON of companies.The net consolidated profit of the BT Financial Group is of 2.045 billion RON, of which that of the bank stands at 1.782 billion RON. The operational profit of the bank has increased to 2.257 billion RON. The operational efficiency, which represents the cost/income ratio, was kept at the comfortable level of 48.1% due to good management of costs and increasing efficiency through digitization of processes, the quoted source mentions.The release mentions that BT has a robust capitalization, 72% Romanian capital and nearly 39,000 direct individual investors.
East Grain Group and Poultry Investment SA have acquired the 45% stake previously held by UBM Group in UBM Feed Romania, thus becoming equal shareholders in one of Romania's largest feed producers, which will now operate under the brand Protena. East Grain is controlled by Czech agri-food group Agrofert, one of the largest agribusiness groups […]
The Foreign Investors Council (FIC) has appointed Ruxandra Băndilă as its executive director. Băndilă will coordinate FIC's activity and "will contribute to strengthening the dialogue with authorities, consolidating the organization's positioning as a reliable partner in promoting a stable and predictable business environment, as well as supporting Romania's becoming a competitive and attractive destination for […]
Romania’s European projects and investments minister, Dragoș Pîslaru, announced that he will notify the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) regarding the purchase of electric minibuses for students with EU funds. The minister said that “multiple dysfunctions” were noted in how the EU funds were used in the project. Aside from notifying the EPPO, the minister […]
Only about 44% of employees in Romania say they have used AI in the past year, while the average usage rate in the 48 countries included in the report was 57%, according to the PwC Workforce Hopes and Fears Survey 2025 report. India and Vietnam are at the top, with 84%, followed by China (78%). […]
A new four-star hotel is set to rise next to Bucharest’s Henri Coandă International Airport, following a EUR 45.5 million investment announced by real estate developer D. GROUP. The Wyndham Garden Bucharest Airport Hotel, scheduled to open in July 2027, will introduce the Wyndham Garden brand to Romania for the first time. Located 150 metres […]
Romania ranks 3rd in a European heatwave vulnerability ranking and will experience 3 heatwave events annually, lasting 17 cumulative days with average temperatures of 36.82°C, placing it ahead of all Mediterranean countries, according to new research from climate system experts at Reinders Corporation. The study analysed climate modelling data, heatwave frequency, and average temperatures across […]
