Big changes are needed to strengthen the capital positions of euro area banks. European banks remain at the heart of the euro area crisis. Despite actions to strengthen banks and build a banking union, confidence in the euro area banking system remains weak, and is likely to remain so until underlying concerns over low capitalisation of some banks are addressed.

Government bond yields have recently increased in many OECD countries from rock-bottom levels and a further increase is likely with the normalisation of monetary policies.

This paper explores the connection between “zombie” firms (firms that would typically exit in a competitive market) and bank health and the consequences for aggregate productivity in 11 European countries.

Slovenia is facing the legacy of a boom-bust cycle that has been compounded by weak corporate governance of state-owned banks. The levels of non-performing loans and capital adequacy ratios compare poorly in international perspective and may deteriorate further, which could require significant bank recapitalisation.

Banks Balance Sheet in Poland increased to 2216021.10 PLN Million in March from 2149467 PLN Million in February of 2020. Banks Balance Sheet in Poland averaged 1044355.30 PLN Million from 1996 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 2216021.10 PLN Million in March of 2020 and a record low of 208191.90 PLN Million in December of 1996. This page provides the latest reported value for - Poland Banks Balance Sheet - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Banks Balance Sheet in Romania increased to 558342.80 RON Million in March from 539985.02 RON Million in February of 2020. Banks Balance Sheet in Romania averaged 391303.39 RON Million from 2007 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 558342.80 RON Million in March of 2020 and a record low of 181252.30 RON Million in January of 2007. This page provides - Romania Banks Balance Sheet - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Banks Balance Sheet in Croatia increased to 434076.80 HRK Million in February from 430472.50 HRK Million in January of 2020. Banks Balance Sheet in Croatia averaged 233180.40 HRK Million from 1993 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 434076.80 HRK Million in February of 2020 and a record low of 37395.70 HRK Million in December of 1993. This page provides - Croatia Banks Balance Sheet- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Banks Balance Sheet in Czech Republic increased to 8201518.60 CZK Million in February from 8139085.60 CZK Million in January of 2020. Banks Balance Sheet in Czech Republic averaged 3834789.71 CZK Million from 1993 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 8201518.60 CZK Million in February of 2020 and a record low of 1097835 CZK Million in March of 1993. This page provides - Czech Republic Banks Balance Sheet - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Banks Balance Sheet in Lithuania increased to 32733.80 EUR Million in March from 32330 EUR Million in February of 2020. Banks Balance Sheet in Lithuania averaged 17247.24 EUR Million from 1993 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 32733.80 EUR Million in March of 2020 and a record low of 1426.30 EUR Million in December of 1993. This page provides the latest reported value for - Lithuania Banks Balance Sheet - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Banks Balance Sheet in Israel increased to 1622240 NIS Million in November from 1616392 NIS Million in October of 2019. Banks Balance Sheet in Israel averaged 1320809.74 NIS Million from 2008 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 1622240 NIS Million in November of 2019 and a record low of 1037203.10 NIS Million in January of 2009. This page provides the latest reported value for - Israel Banks Balance Sheet - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Banks Balance Sheet in Qatar increased to 1588578.20 QAR Million in March from 1566173.50 QAR Million in February of 2020. Banks Balance Sheet in Qatar averaged 301532.75 QAR Million from 1982 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1588578.20 QAR Million in March of 2020 and a record low of 9829.80 QAR Million in January of 1982. This page provides - Qatar Banks Balance Sheet - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Banks Balance Sheet in Macedonia increased to 629160 MKD Million in November from 624755 MKD Million in October of 2019. Banks Balance Sheet in Macedonia averaged 361440.82 MKD Million from 2003 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 629160 MKD Million in November of 2019 and a record low of 113541 MKD Million in January of 2003. This page provides the latest reported value for - Macedonia Banks Balance Sheet - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Banks Balance Sheet in Botswana increased to 99110.40 BWP Million in January from 98685.40 BWP Million in December of 2019. Banks Balance Sheet in Botswana averaged 70917.84 BWP Million from 2004 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 99110.40 BWP Million in January of 2020 and a record low of 14842.25 BWP Million in December of 2004. This page provides the latest reported value for - Botswana Banks Balance Sheet - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Banks Balance Sheet in Ghana decreased to 129697.53 GHS Million in January from 129697.91 GHS Million in December of 2019. Banks Balance Sheet in Ghana averaged 42231.65 GHS Million from 2002 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 129697.91 GHS Million in December of 2019 and a record low of 1923.60 GHS Million in December of 2002. This page provides -Ghana Central Bank Balance Sheet - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Banks Balance Sheet in Slovenia increased to 43642 EUR in March from 42933 EUR in February of 2020. Banks Balance Sheet in Slovenia averaged 45878.98 EUR from 2007 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 54804 EUR in June of 2010 and a record low of 35893 EUR in January of 2007. This page provides - Slovenia Banks Balance Sheet - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Bank Lending Rate in Canada remained unchanged at 2.45 percent in April from 2.45 percent in March of 2020. Bank Lending Rate in Canada averaged 7.23 percent from 1960 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 22.75 percent in August of 1981 and a record low of 2.25 percent in April of 2009. In Canada, the prime lending rate is the average rate of interest charged on loans by commercial banks to the most credit-worthy borrowers. This page provides - Canada Prime Lending Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Bank Lending Rate in Ireland remained unchanged at 0.90 percent in March from 0.90 percent in February of 2020. Bank Lending Rate in Ireland averaged 3.90 percent from 1991 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 25 percent in January of 1993 and a record low of 0.90 percent in July of 2019. In Ireland, the Clearing Banks Prime Rate is the rate of interest charged on loans by clearing banks to large commercial customers for short-term borrowing. This page provides the latest reported value for - Ireland Clearing Banks Prime Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Banks Balance Sheet in Malaysia increased to 2864821 MYR Million in March from 2832525.30 MYR Million in February of 2020. Banks Balance Sheet in Malaysia averaged 1910127.73 MYR Million from 2007 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 2864821 MYR Million in March of 2020 and a record low of 1022141.27 MYR Million in January of 2007. This page provides - Malaysia Banks Balance Sheet - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Banks Balance Sheet in Netherlands increased to 2585516 EUR Million in March from 2551829 EUR Million in February of 2020. Banks Balance Sheet in Netherlands averaged 1333146.71 EUR Million from 1982 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 2585808 EUR Million in June of 2016 and a record low of 232201 EUR Million in February of 1983. This page provides - Netherlands Banks Balance Sheet - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Banks Balance Sheet in Mongolia increased to 35859341.42 MNT Million in December from 34913955.66 MNT Million in November of 2019. Banks Balance Sheet in Mongolia averaged 16907104.51 MNT Million from 2008 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 35859341.42 MNT Million in December of 2019 and a record low of 3295107.90 MNT Million in January of 2008. This page provides - Mongolia Banks Balance Sheet - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Loans To Banks in China increased to 1596506.33 CNY HML in March from 1568072.34 CNY HML in February of 2020. Loans To Banks in China averaged 897423.09 CNY HML from 2010 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1596506.33 CNY HML in March of 2020 and a record low of 413413.10 CNY HML in January of 2010. This page provides - China Loans To Banks- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Loans To Banks in Angola increased to 1103771 Million AOA in February from 1043654 Million AOA in January of 2020. Loans To Banks in Angola averaged 417668.89 Million AOA from 2011 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1103771 Million AOA in February of 2020 and a record low of 145377.80 Million AOA in November of 2016. This page provides - Angola Loans To Banks- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Banks Balance Sheet in Singapore increased to 1484990.80 SGD Million in March from 1423608.20 SGD Million in February of 2020. Banks Balance Sheet in Singapore averaged 307216.36 SGD Million from 1961 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1484990.80 SGD Million in March of 2020 and a record low of 1509.90 SGD Million in January of 1961. This page provides - Singapore Banks Balance Sheet - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Banks Balance Sheet in Sweden increased to 11404114 SEK Million in March from 10671089 SEK Million in February of 2020. Banks Balance Sheet in Sweden averaged 6307518.74 SEK Million from 1996 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 13664616 SEK Million in April of 2018 and a record low of 1784742 SEK Million in January of 1996. This page provides - Sweden Banks Balance Sheet - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Banks Balance Sheet in Iceland increased to 4065831 ISK Million in March from 3943862 ISK Million in February of 2020. Banks Balance Sheet in Iceland averaged 2665597.29 ISK Million from 1993 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 14896283 ISK Million in September of 2008 and a record low of 257400 ISK Million in January of 1995. This page provides - Iceland Central Bank Balance Sheet - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Banks Balance Sheet in Zimbabwe increased to 53718.30 USD Million in December from 43197.90 USD Million in November of 2019. Banks Balance Sheet in Zimbabwe averaged 7189.16 USD Million from 2009 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 53718.30 USD Million in December of 2019 and a record low of 601.60 USD Million in January of 2009. This page provides - Zimbabwe Banks Balance Sheet- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Banks Balance Sheet in Trinidad And Tobago decreased to 148173 TTD Million in January from 149077 TTD Million in December of 2019. Banks Balance Sheet in Trinidad And Tobago averaged 68609.71 TTD Million from 1991 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 149077 TTD Million in December of 2019 and a record low of 11928.80 TTD Million in January of 1991. This page provides - Trinidad And Tobago Banks Balance Sheet- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Banks Balance Sheet in Latvia decreased to 21504.20 EUR Million in March from 21810.60 EUR Million in February of 2020. Banks Balance Sheet in Latvia averaged 27955.84 EUR Million from 2010 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 32743 EUR Million in November of 2015 and a record low of 21504.20 EUR Million in March of 2020. This page provides the latest reported value for - Latvia Banks Balance Sheet - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Cash Reserve Ratio in China remained unchanged at 12.50 percent in May from 12.50 percent in April of 2020. Cash Reserve Ratio in China averaged 13 percent from 1987 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 21.50 percent in June of 2011 and a record low of 6 percent in November of 1999. This page provides - China Cash Reserve Ratio- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Banks Balance Sheet in Thailand increased to 19313454 THB Million in February from 19182326 THB Million in January of 2020. Banks Balance Sheet in Thailand averaged 17585421.37 THB Million from 2013 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 20094765 THB Million in December of 2019 and a record low of 14874369 THB Million in January of 2013. This page provides - Thailand Banks Balance Sheet - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Banks Balance Sheet in Finland increased to 180857 EUR Million in February from 173284 EUR Million in January of 2020. Banks Balance Sheet in Finland averaged 63271.55 EUR Million from 1998 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 182902 EUR Million in February of 2019 and a record low of 13222 EUR Million in June of 1999. This page provides the latest reported value for - Finland Banks Balance Sheet - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Banks Balance Sheet in Belize decreased to 3398472 USD Million in November from 3404439 USD Million in October of 2019. Banks Balance Sheet in Belize averaged 1566492.61 USD Million from 1986 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 3426866 USD Million in September of 2019 and a record low of 218408 USD Million in January of 1986. This page provides - Belize Banks Balance Sheet- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Banks Balance Sheet in Philippines decreased to 2326 PHP Billion in February from 2622.20 PHP Billion in January of 2020. Banks Balance Sheet in Philippines averaged 923.65 PHP Billion from 1999 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 2622.20 PHP Billion in January of 2020 and a record low of 459.52 PHP Billion in September of 1999. This page provides the latest reported value for - Philippines Banks Balance Sheet - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Banks Balance Sheet in Libya decreased to 111847.50 LYD Million in December from 115299.70 LYD Million in November of 2019. Banks Balance Sheet in Libya averaged 68781.98 LYD Million from 2004 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 127524.80 LYD Million in September of 2018 and a record low of 13552.50 LYD Million in January of 2004. This page provides - Libya Banks Balance Sheet- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Banks Balance Sheet in Puerto Rico increased to 71440.40 USD Million in the third quarter of 2019 from 69939.60 USD Million in the second quarter of 2019. Banks Balance Sheet in Puerto Rico averaged 74209.34 USD Million from 2005 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 101478.90 USD Million in the fourth quarter of 2005 and a record low of 56524.10 USD Million in the fourth quarter of 2015. This page provides - Puerto Rico Banks Balance Sheet- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Banks Balance Sheet in the United Arab Emirates increased to 2987.60 AED Billion in March from 2961 AED Billion in February of 2020. Banks Balance Sheet in the United Arab Emirates averaged 2158.43 AED Billion from 2008 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 2987.60 AED Billion in March of 2020 and a record low of 1456.20 AED Billion in December of 2008. This page provides - United Arab Emirates Central Bank Balance Sheet - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Banks Balance Sheet in Taiwan increased to 46616612 TWD Million in March from 46507579 TWD Million in February of 2020. Banks Balance Sheet in Taiwan averaged 13200125.23 TWD Million from 1961 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 46616612 TWD Million in March of 2020 and a record low of 19818 TWD Million in July of 1961. This page provides - Taiwan Banks Balance Sheet - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Banks Balance Sheet in Tanzania increased to 36300615.50 TZS Million in December from 35787346.90 TZS Million in November of 2019. Banks Balance Sheet in Tanzania averaged 23797882.61 TZS Million from 2010 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 36300615.50 TZS Million in December of 2019 and a record low of 10686881.50 TZS Million in January of 2010. This page provides - Tanzania Banks Balance Sheet - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Banks Balance Sheet in Sierra Leone increased to 6718821.62 SLL Million in December from 6628841.67 SLL Million in November of 2016. Banks Balance Sheet in Sierra Leone averaged 2231615.51 SLL Million from 2001 until 2016, reaching an all time high of 6718821.62 SLL Million in December of 2016 and a record low of 236034 SLL Million in February of 2001. This page provides - Sierra Leone Banks Balance Sheet- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Banks Balance Sheet in Slovakia decreased to 86160 EUR Million in March from 86543 EUR Million in February of 2020. Banks Balance Sheet in Slovakia averaged 64406.63 EUR Million from 2006 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 86634 EUR Million in November of 2019 and a record low of 47103 EUR Million in February of 2006. This page provides the latest reported value for - Slovakia Banks Balance Sheet - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Banks Balance Sheet in Kosovo decreased to 4721.93 EUR Million in March from 4772.45 EUR Million in February of 2020. Banks Balance Sheet in Kosovo averaged 2185.25 EUR Million from 2000 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 4772.45 EUR Million in February of 2020 and a record low of 103 EUR Million in December of 2000. This page provides - Kosovo Banks Balance Sheet- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Banks Balance Sheet in Lebanon decreased to 314388.60 LBP Billion in March from 317082.90 LBP Billion in February of 2020. Banks Balance Sheet in Lebanon averaged 348180.33 LBP Billion from 2017 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 396176.80 LBP Billion in October of 2019 and a record low of 308104.40 LBP Billion in January of 2017. This page provides - Lebanon Banks Balance Sheet- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Loans To Banks in Lebanon decreased to 20585.80 LBP Billion in March from 20609.40 LBP Billion in February of 2020. Loans To Banks in Lebanon averaged 2123.03 LBP Billion from 1964 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 53435.40 LBP Billion in February of 2019 and a record low of 0 LBP Billion in February of 1964. This page provides - Lebanon Loans To Banks- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Banks Balance Sheet in Seychelles increased to 25143.25 SCR Million in February from 24897.43 SCR Million in January of 2020. Banks Balance Sheet in Seychelles averaged 12904.69 SCR Million from 2001 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 25143.25 SCR Million in February of 2020 and a record low of 4818.90 SCR Million in December of 2001. This page provides - Seychelles Banks Balance Sheet- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Banks Balance Sheet in Hong Kong increased to 25231475 HKD Million in March from 24589579 HKD Million in February of 2020. Banks Balance Sheet in Hong Kong averaged 8767456.89 HKD Million from 1981 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 25231475 HKD Million in March of 2020 and a record low of 307213 HKD Million in January of 1981. This page provides - Hong Kong Banks Balance Sheet - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Banks Balance Sheet in Estonia decreased to 28829.40 EUR Million in November from 29068 EUR Million in October of 2019. Banks Balance Sheet in Estonia averaged 12551.67 EUR Million from 1993 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 29713.60 EUR Million in July of 2019 and a record low of 256 EUR Million in January of 1993. This page provides - Estonia Central Bank Balance Sheet - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Banks Balance Sheet in Belgium increased to 1116832 EUR Million in February from 1105325.50 EUR Million in January of 2020. Banks Balance Sheet in Belgium averaged 985699.71 EUR Million from 1992 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1527982.60 EUR Million in August of 2008 and a record low of 517377 EUR Million in December of 1992. This page provides - Belgium Banks Balance Sheet - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The value of loans in Oman increased 1.35 percent in February of 2020 over the same month in the previous year. Loan Growth in Oman averaged 13.77 percent from 2005 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 55.17 percent in July of 2008 and a record low of 1.35 percent in February of 2020. This page provides - Oman Loan Growth- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Banks Balance Sheet in Colombia increased to 492048 COP Billion in December from 485521.50 COP Billion in November of 2014. Banks Balance Sheet in Colombia averaged 168983.12 COP Billion from 1994 until 2014, reaching an all time high of 492048 COP Billion in December of 2014 and a record low of 28161.21 COP Billion in January of 1994. Banks Balance Sheet in Colombia is reported by the Banco de la República, Colombia. This page provides - Colombia Banks Balance Sheet - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Banks Balance Sheet in Egypt increased to 5516806 EGP Million in 2019 from 5080570 EGP Million in 2018. Banks Balance Sheet in Egypt averaged 1262692.04 EGP Million from 1991 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 5516806 EGP Million in 2019 and a record low of 156312 EGP Million in 1991. This page provides - Egypt Central Bank Balance Sheet - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.