CBA NEWS 14/2026

Latest News:
Online scammers targeted 10 billion crowns this year. Banks saved clients over 8 billion
Launch of the 6th annual #nePINdej! campaign

Legislative Update:
Amendment to the Consumer Credit Act finally distinguishes genuine protection from abuse of the system

Comments:
Banking Statistics for July 2026
The industrial sector got off to a weak start in the third quarter, though not across the board. Infrastructure supported the resilience of the construction industry

Financial Education:
The payment ecosystem is no longer just about traditional banks

CBA NEWS 13/2026

Current News:
CBA MACROECONOMIC FORECAST FOR Q3 2026
Interview with Economist Petr Dufek
Interview with Economist Adam Ruschka

From the Market:
CBA Hypomonitor: Higher Rates Cooled the July Mortgage Market, but Not Its Strength
The Czech BCSD Presidium Recommended Three Priorities to the RVUR for 2026–2027

Comments:
A slight deterioration in economic sentiment is not a signal for lower interest rates
Two bank stress tests, one conclusion: the resilience of Czech banks

Financial Education:
How does the regulator view the ICAAP, and how do banks actually use it?

CBA NEWS 12/2026

Latest News:
Parents are expecting a calmer start to the school year. Fewer families than in recent years anticipate spending more than 5,000 crowns

From the Market:
The share of new mortgages with energy performance certificates fell to 36% in the second quarter of 2026
Chief Economist of the Czech Banking Association (Part 15)
The Czech capacity mechanism under the Clean Industry Support Agreement (CISAF) Framework has been approved

Comments:
Banking Statistics for June 2026
Four Stories from the June Data: Energy, Exports, Wages, and Housing Starts

Financial Education:
Payments Summit 2026: How the World of Payments Is Changing

CBA NEWS 11/2026

Latest News:
Financial literacy among Czechs is rising slightly again, but people are unsure how to prepare for retirement

From the Market:
CBA Hypomonitor: Higher Rates and Regulations Have Slowed Mortgage Growth, but the Market Remained Strong in June

Commentary:
Banking Statistics for May 2026
GDP Revision Shows Improved Productivity, but High Savings and Rising Real Estate Prices Persist

Financial Education:
Registration for CBA Management Programs

CBA NEWS 10/2026

Latest News:
The Czech Banking Association has elected new leadership; Aleš Blažek is the president

From the Market:
Czechs Want to Own Their Own Homes Even If It Means Higher Monthly Payments. Family Support and Investments Can Help
CBA Economic Associations (Part 8): The Strait of Hormuz and Bonds
CBA Hypomonitor: A slight rise in mortgage rates to 4.67% sustained solid activity in May

Comments:
June sentiment brought mild optimism for growth, but warnings about inflation and the labor market
The CNB raised its interest rate to 3.75% and is likely to hold it there until the fall

Financial Education:
CBA Educa Fall Seminars

CBA NEWS 09/2026

Currently:
Czech pupils finish fifth in European Money Quiz final

From the market:
Interest-free loans for energy renovation of houses
Share of new mortgages with energy performance certificates rises to 40% in Q1 2026
#nePINdej! and Red Flags at Rock for People
Hládek: beware of currency conversion when making payments abroad

Comments:
April industry numbers show economy in solid shape
Lower May inflation amid stronger wage growth poses a triple dilemma for the CNB

Financial education:
CBA Educa Autumn Seminars

CBA NEWS 08/2026

Currently:
The Bankers Chair: Jan Juchelka

From the market:
CBA Macroeconomic Forecast 2Q 26
Interview with economist Petr Gapek
Interview with economist Helena Horská
CBA Chief Economist (Episode 13)
Even April rewrote mortgage highs with a still-low rate of 4.52%

Comments:
May sentiment cooled household purchase plans

Financial Education:
Second Annual AML Conference

CBA NEWS 07/2026

Currently:
CBA MONITOR website in new version

From the market:
Building societies again significantly increased the number and volume of loans in the first quarter

Comments:
Banking Statistics for March 2026
Retail sales strengthened further in March, contrasting with a weaker construction industry

Financial Education:
Investment Regulation 2026 Seminar

CBA NEWS 06/2026

Currently:
E-scammers tried to steal over 4 billion crowns in the first quarter, banks saved 3.4 billion for clients

From the market:
The Bankers Chair: Igor Vida
Translation of the PACT methodology

Comments:
Energy shock divides the mood in the economy
High March diesel price rise, at the third lowest price in the EU

Financial education:
AML Conference

CBA NEWS 05/2026

Currently:
CBA Hypomonitor: March continued with a temporary boom in mortgages, thanks to a lower rate of 4.43%

From the market:
Hládek: Czechs made over 3.3 billion cashless transactions last year
Chief Economist of the CBA (episode 12)

Comments:
Banking statistics for February 2026: A great month before Hormuz
Market Forces in Mortgage Rates: Rising market interest rates have had only a partial impact on mortgage rates. Strong competition in the market helps

Financial education:
CCD II seminar