Economy category powered by

Loans down €213 million in October on monthly basis, deposits up

Total loans showed a net decrease of €213 million in October 2024, compared to September of the same year, while deposits recorded a net increase of €377.6 million, mainly due to the increase in deposits of Cyprus residents, according to data published by the Central Bank of Cyprus.

Total deposits in October 2024 recorded a net increase of €377.6 million, compared with a net increase of €485.7 million in September 2024. The annual growth rate of total deposits stood at 5.4%, compared with 4.5% in September 2024. The outstanding amount of total deposits reached €54.6 billion in October 2024.

Deposits of Cyprus residents exhibited an increase of €230.2 million. More analytically, deposits of households and non-financial corporations increased by €64.9 million and €115.8 million respectively. Deposits of the remaining domestic sectors exhibited a total increase οf €49.4 million.

Total loans in October 2024 recorded a net decrease of €213 million, compared with a net increase of €107.3 million in September 2024. The annual growth rate of total loans stood at 2%, remaining unchanged compared with September 2024. The outstanding amount of total loans reached €24.8 billion in October 2024.

Loans to Cyprus residents observed a drop of €130.4 million. In particular, loans to households increased by €9.4 million, while loans to non-financial corporations recorded a decrease of €132.2 million. Loans to the remaining domestic sectors fell by €7.6 million.

(Source: CNA)

Read More

Makis Kervanos: Sanctions Unit will strengthen financial system protection
Trade deficit up 2.3% in first five months of 2025
Step-by-step: The Foreign Direct Investment screening procedure
Chief Scientist strengthens Cyprus’ innovation standing as regional gateway to Europe during UAE visit
Deputy Shipping Minister promotes Cyprus bid for IMO in London visit
Water from desalination plants in Moni on 22 July
Sklavenitis Cyprus honoured with Invest Cyprus International Investment Award
Marfields Group receives Invest Cyprus International Investment Award
"There is no limit to what we can achieve together," President Christodoulides tells international investors
Eurobank S.A. among top honourees at 13th Invest Cyprus International Investment Awards