determinants of bank profitability. Profitability remains higher for Spanish banks than for European peers, especially supported by …-to-asset ratios. Panel regression analysis suggests that Spanish banks' profitability is influenced by a combination of structural and … recommends further steps to reduce NPLs and legacy assets, continued cost-cutting measures to enhance the profitability of …

profit shock, could double the amount of debt-at-risk held by non-SME firms and; (iii) exchange rate shocks appear manageable … total a touch over 2 percent of GDP. Bank stress tests suggest that the maximum cumulative bank losses from distressed SME …

This paper discusses Kosovo's First Review Under the Stand-By Arrangement and Requests for Modification and Waivers of … deficit and bank balances for next year and identified measures to achieve these. The IMF staff support the authorities …

After contracting more than 5 percent in 2020, Kosovo's economy is projected to have recovered by 7.5 percent in 2021 …