This report provides an analysis of the banking sector in Bulgaria focusing on the situation at the beginning of 2014. Emphasis is put on the bank supervision and regulations in place, the challenges that the sector faces, and the perspectives for its future developments.
The report begins with a country overview where the main macro-economic indicators are presented. After a general introduction into the current economic situation in Bulgaria follows an overview of the banking sector – its characteristics, main players and segments, and stability mechanisms currently in operation. The report concludes with a future outlook for the sector.