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Portuguese Banking Sector Thrives Amid Economic Growth Projections

An external view of Banco de Portugal on January 25, 2025, in Lisbon, 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 project 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 underway, with Santander Totta expressing interest in acquiring Novo Banco. (Photo by Luis Boza/NurPhoto via Getty Images) (Photo by Luis Boza/NurPhoto)

Abanca Banco de Portugal Banks Caixa Geral de Depósitos Dayly Life EIB investment Economy Euro Europe Lisbon Luis Boza Novo Banco Portugal Portuguese banks Santander Totta Travel banking sector economic growth Lisbon Portugal Banco de Portugal Portuguese economy economic growth inflation local banks record profits €5 billion streamline operations efficiency strategic developments Abanca restructuring Portuguese banking license Caixa Geral de Depósitos €150M EIB guarantee industrial investments consolidation talks Santander Totta acquisition Novo Banco financial sector banking industry economic forecast 2024 2026 external view January 25 2025 Luis Boza NurPhoto Getty Images photo credit.