Monthly Archives: March 2018

Why ECB guidelines on NPL are so much about moral suasion

Some commentators are worried about the impact that recently published Addendum to ECB guidelines on NPL management could have on banks provisions and lending capacity. The idea is that stricter requirements could push banks to increase provisions on NPEs and, … Continue reading

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Commission measures to address the risks related to NPLs

The Commission is delivering on the Council’s Action Plan to address the high stock of NPLs and prevent their possible future accumulation. The measures proposed by the Commission aim to put the EU banking sector on an even sounder footing for future … Continue reading

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Positive outlook for NPL according DBRS

According DBRS rating agency Banking restructuring continues amid tougher regulatory expectations forasset quality: Italian banks are stepping up their efforts to reduce NPLs on the back of tougher expectations from European regulators The gross NPL ratio is expected to improve to … Continue reading

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Can Fintech disrupt real estate market?

Will real estate agents, property and facility managers share the dramatic fate of dinosaurs? This kind of comparison may look a little bit extreme, but the idea should be taken in serious consideration as recently pointed out by the Forbes Real Estate Council. While … Continue reading

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Arrow expands its presence Italy

As Reported by Financial Times and Italian Magazine Credit Village Arrow Global is going to expand its presence in Italy acquiring 2 local firms. The target are Parr Credit and Europa Investimenti.  The first one is special servicer with large operations and a relevant position … Continue reading

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Italian NPL Update 2018-02

BPER has announced a 2Bn NPL securitization by the end of this year.. This deal will be in addition to the 1Bn already planned for Banco di Sardegna division and will probably use GACs guarantee on the investment grade tranche. Cassa … Continue reading

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2bn NPL Securitization for BPER

BPER is said to arrange a 2Bn NPL securitization. This deal will be in addition to the 1Bn already planned for Banco di Sardegna division and will probably use GACs guarrantee on the investment grade tranche. According to Milano Finanza the … Continue reading

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