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Portuguese Banking Sector Thrives Amid Economic Growth Projections

In Lisbon, Portugal, on January 25, 2025, a person walks by the Banco de Portugal. According to Banco de Portugal, the Portuguese economy is set to grow by 1.7% in 2024, with inflation stabilizing at 2% by 2026. Local banks, projected to achieve record profits of EUR5 billion in 2024, continue to streamline operations and maintain efficiency. Strategic developments include Abanca's restructuring with a Portuguese banking license and Caixa Geral de Depositos benefiting from a EUR150M EIB guarantee for industrial investments. Consolidation talks are also underway, with Santander Totta expressing interest in acquiring Novo Banco. (Photo by Luis Boza/NurPhoto via Getty Images) (Photo by Luis Boza/NurPhoto)

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