Who are we?

BankszövetségThe Hungarian Banking Association is the professional advocacy association of the Hungarian banking sector, coordinating and representing the views of the banking community. The Association establishes committees and working groups involving professionals from member banks to develop common positions.

The Association's activities include

  • representing the banking sector's interests,
  • technical consultations
  • participating in the drafting of legislation
  • cooperating with fellow professional associations and NGOs
  • operating technical committees and working groups
  • operating an Ethics Committee
  • coordination and technical consultations during the drafting of government decisions
  • participating in the decision-making processes of the European Banking Federation (EBF)
  • implementing the EBF's positions
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Information

The Hungarian Banking Association has become a major sponsor of the University of Miskolc - 2026. September 07.

The Senate of the University of Miskolc has recognized the Hungarian Banking Association’s decades long professional efforts in supporting the university’s Faculty of Economics with the “Outstanding Supporter of the University of Miskolc” award. With this award, tthe university recognized the Hungarian Banking Association’s efforts to promote the professional development of economics students, its role in the establishment of the Fintelligence Lecture Hall, and its contribution to organizing ...
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Press Release: The banking sector operates without disruption even during energy restriction periods – banks are also doing their part in voluntary consumption reduction - 2026. August 05.

Press Release: The Hungarian Banking Sector Continues to Operate Smoothly Even During Energy Restrictions, Banks Also Do Their Part in Voluntarily Reducing Energy Consumption Member Banks of the Hungarian Banking Association Have Responded Effectively to the Extraordinary Situation, Banks Also Do Their Part in Voluntarily Reducing Energy Consumption As a result of the drought and the current heatwave, Hungary has faced extremely serious challenges. However, the domestic banking sector cont...
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A new era may be starting in economic policy – the promise of predictable operation - 2026. July 13.

The Hungarian Banking Association held its annual General Meeting earlier today, at which Mihály Varga, Governor of the Central Bank (National Bank of Hungary) and András Kármán, Minister of Finance, both delivered speeches. At the event, President Radován Jelasity delivered his report, informing participants about the organisation’s activities and responsibilities. At the General Meeting, the Hungarian Banking Association held a general election of officials, electing a new Board, Supervisory B...
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EBF Press Release: Enabling European banks to meet Europe’s growing investment needs - 2026. May 22.

Limassol, Cyprus, 22 May 2026 – Within the next five years, Europe will need to fill an annual investment gap that is currently estimated at EUR 1.4 trillion. European banks stand ready to play a key role in this respect if empowered to do so. The European Banking Federation (EBF) Board met today to discuss how the key conditions can be created to fulfil this essential role in the most effective way. The discussion focused on three central themes: Capital, resilience and integration. The conclus...
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PRESS RELEASE - Predictability and growth - 2026. April 13.

The elections that took place yesterday and the clear victory of the Tisza Party can open a new chapter for Europen intergration, and, within that, the Hungarian economy’s development. Co-operation between government, economic and financial areas will result in sustainable development and growth, rooted in predictability. The core responsibility of the Hungarian financial sector is to fund economic growth in Hungary,  for which it has the right skills and capabilities. We are committed and ready...
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Donate your 1% for the financial literacy of future generations! - 2026. April 12.

The Pénziránytű Foundation, established in 2008 by the Hungarian Banking Association, the National Bank of Hungary, and the Student Loan Center, was created with the aim of implementing programs to promote financial literacy in cooperation with government agencies, civil society organizations, and market participants. The Foundation’s educational materials and initiatives reach hundreds of thousands of students each year, helping young people make confident and informed financial decisions in th...
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