Banco de Portugal

Credit Intermediaries Skyrocket: 6,000+ Active & Thousands More on the Rise – What’s Driving This Boom?

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Global Surge in Non-Depository Financial Institutions: How Private Credit Disruption is Fueling Bank Loan Growth By Dr. Olivia Bennett, Chief Editor, Business | May 13, 2026 An unprecedented expansion of non-depository financial institutions (NDFIs) is reshaping global lending markets, with regulators and bankers scrambling to understand the implications. While precise figures remain difficult to pinpoint … Read more

Mário Centeno Retires from Banco de Portugal: Former Governor’s Next Steps

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Lisbon – Former Governor of the Banco de Portugal, Mário Centeno, has formally retired from the central bank, marking the end of a 35-year career within the institution. The move follows a period serving as a consultant after his term as governor concluded, and signals a return to academia for the prominent economist. Álvaro Santos … Read more

Portugal Central Bank Chief Downplays Venezuela’s Impact on Global Economy

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The global economic impact ‌of the situation in Venezuela is⁤ highly likely to be limited, according ​to recent insights from Portugal’s ⁤central bank governor. ⁣However, understanding the nuances of this impact, and it’s potential ripple effects, is​ crucial for businesses and ‌investors alike. This analysis delves ​into the governor’s ⁢assessment, alongside a broader look at … Read more