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30 May 2023
Other Systemically Important Institutions – May 2023
NBS has set the capital buffer rates specific to ‘other systemically important institutions’ (O-SIIs) in Slovakia from January 2024.

29 May 2023
Financial Stability Report – May 2023
Demand for mortgages as well as corporate loans is falling. Rising costs and interest rates are hitting borrowers, particularly in the commercial real estate sector. Most households should be able to continue servicing their loans. Banks remain resilient thanks in part to their healthy profitability.

30 March 2023
Macroprudential Commentary – March 2023
The financial cycle is turning. Mortgage lending has slowed and housing prices have started falling. Some new loans are, however, more high risk. Banks are strong enough to absorb potential losses. The countercyclical capital buffer remains unchanged.

25 January 2023
Recommendation of the ESRB on vulnerabilities in the commercial real estate sector
The European Systemic Risk Board (ESRB) recommends improving the monitoring of the commercial real estate (CRE) sector and its financing in the European Economic Area countries. The goal is to identify and assess potential risks to financial stability. If necessary, it recommends taking steps aimed at ensuring prudent practices for CRE financing and strengthening the resilience of financial institutions.

5 October 2022
Warning of the European Systemic Risk Board (ESRB)
On 22 September 2022, ESRB issued a warning on vulnerabilities in the financial system of the EU. The identified risks pertain to: (i) the deterioration of the macroeconomic outlook, (ii) risks to financial stability stemming from a (possible) sharp asset price correction, and (iii) the implications of such developments for asset quality (including non-performing loans). ESRB calls for microprudential and macroprudential authorities to preserve or enhance this resilience of the financial sector, so that it can continue to support the real economy even if these risks materialise.
7 September 2022
New rules on lending to households
NBS has adjusted the debt-to-income (DTI) ratio limits for loans maturing after the borrower reaches retirement age. It also eased conditions for granting consumer credit for the renovation of family houses under Slovakia’s recovery and resilience plan.
