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  TRENDS IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF PROFITABILITY AND RISK PROFILE OF THE BANKING SECTOR IN OUR COUNTRY

  This paper discusses the impact of the financial crisis on the profitability and risk profile of the banking sector in our country. The problem is studied at two levels – at a macroeconomic level (the banking system as a whole) and at a microeconomic level (particular banks). An indicator is derived for a complex binding of profit and risk ... This paper discusses the impact of the financial crisis on the profitability and risk profile of the banking sector in our country. The problem is studied at two levels – at a macroeconomic level (the banking system as a whole) and at a microeconomic level (particular banks). An indicator is derived for a complex binding of profit and risk (risk-weighted profitability), its dynamics is traced and the factors that influence it are outlined.

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  REASONS FOR THE CHANGES IN THE VOLUME AND QUALITY OF INDIVIDUAL CUSTOMERS' LOANS PROVIDED BY COMMERCIAL BANKS IN BULGARIA

  The high credit activities of commercial banks in Bulgaria as regards citizens and households just before the consequences of the global economic crisis, as well as the efforts of local people to maintain a quality standard of living, are the main reasons which increase the burden of individual customers’ loans in the loan portfolio of bank ... The high credit activities of commercial banks in Bulgaria as regards citizens and households just before the consequences of the global economic crisis, as well as the efforts of local people to maintain a quality standard of living, are the main reasons which increase the burden of individual customers’ loans in the loan portfolio of bank institutions. The worsening of economic indicators in the country after the beginning of 2009 forces the banking institutions to change their behaviour on the credit market and to seek effective ways to limit the ever increasing non-performing loans among the population. The purpose of the current study is to trace the tendencies in the change of volume and quality of the banks’ overall consumer loan portfolio for the period December 2006 – June 2012, and to outline the main reasons of the worsened quality of loans extended to individuals for current needs by the local commercial banks.

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  ESTABLISHMENT OF THE BULGARIAN NATIONAL BANK AS A CENTRAL BANK

  The establishment of the central bank and banking system in our country began in the late XIX century, after the liberation from Ottoman rule. In its 120-year-old history Bulgarian banking has experienced many ups and downs to reach its current state. This study will focus on the establishment and recognition of the Bulgarian National Bank as a ... The establishment of the central bank and banking system in our country began in the late XIX century, after the liberation from Ottoman rule. In its 120-year-old history Bulgarian banking has experienced many ups and downs to reach its current state. This study will focus on the establishment and recognition of the Bulgarian National Bank as a central and issuing bank.