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As of March 31, 2025, 23 banks operate in the banking sector of Bulgaria, 6 of which are branches of foreign credit institutions. On April 22, 2025, an agreement was concluded between 4finance Holding S.A. and the private equity fund Advent International for the acquisition of 100% of the capital of TBI Bank EAD. The deal is expected to be completed at the end of 2025 after approval by the ECB, BNB and CPC. Total assets of the banking sector as of March 31, 2025 amounted to BGN 197.6 billion, recording a growth of 3.11% compared to December 31, 2024. The share of the five largest banks based on total assets amounted to 76.65 percent. United Bulgarian Bank AD remains in the leading position with assets of BGN 38.4 billion. or 19.44% market share, marking a growth of 2.52% in assets compared to December 31, 2024. DSK Bank AD occupies second position with 18.90% market share and growth in assets of 2.39% compared to the end of last year. In third position is UniCredit Bulbank AD with a market share of 18.32% and growth in assets of 3.69% compared to December 31. In fourth and fifth place, unchanged compared to the end of 2024, are Eurobank Bulgaria AD and First Investment Bank AD, respectively. The banks' net assets as of March 31, 2025 amounted to BGN 23.5 billion and marked a growth of 1.34% compared to December 31, 2024. The net profit of the banking system marked a growth of 8.74%, reaching BGN 889 million. for the first quarter of 2025, compared to BGN 818 million for the same period in 2024. Net interest income (calculated on the basis of Interest Income - Interest Expenses) for the sector as of March 31 this year amounted to BGN 1.38 billion, marking a growth of 1.46% compared to BGN 1.36 billion as of March 31, 2024. Net income from fees and commissions (calculated on the basis of Fees and Commission Income - Fees and Commissions Expenses) for the sector as of March 31, 2025 amounted to BGN 420 million, marking a growth of 12.45% compared to BGN 373 million as of March 31, 2024.

 

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