Skopje, 2 July 2026
At its regular meeting, the National Bank Council also adopted the Report on the Risks in the Banking Sector for the first quarter of 2026.
According to the report, the banking sector in the first quarter of 2026 kept a highly stable solvency and satisfactory liquidity, with a solid capacity to deal with the assumed shocks as shown in the stress-tests results.
Lending and deposit activity further grew in the first quarter of 2026, but at a slower pace compared to the previous quarter, mostly due to seasonal effects, which are usually stronger in first quarter of the year. The quality of credit portfolio improved in both household and corporate sector, further decreasing the total non-performing loan rate which dropped to the record low of 1.9%.
The banking sector recorded a positive financial result, at a similar level to the one from the same period last year, providing solid profitability indicators.
The National Bank remains cautious, continuously monitoring risks and is prepared to use all available instruments and take measures to maintain the macroeconomic and financial stability.
At the same meeting, the Council discussed and adopted a number of materials related to the current operations of the National Bank.
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