Forex
EU Banking Sector Sees Rise in Total Assets Amid Stable Return on Equity
The European Central Bank (ECB) has published consolidated banking data for end-March 2026, revealing key trends in the EU's banking sector.
Total assets of credit institutions headquartered in the EU increased by 3.63% from €33.13 trillion in March 2025 to €34.33 trillion in March 2026, according to the data.
The non-performing loans ratio for these institutions rose to 1.98% in March 2026, up 0.02 percentage points year on year.
Meanwhile, the return on equity (ROE) for EU credit institutions stood at 2.44% in March 2026, while their Common Equity Tier 1 ratio was 16.27%.