Bulgaria: country favors savings over investment

Bulgarians allocate a significant portion of their savings to deposits, with 73% of their assets held in this form. In contrast, citizens across the European Union invest 36% of their assets in financial markets. Bulgarians are more conservative in their investment choices, with only 5% of their assets directed toward financial markets, while 20% are…

Bulgaria: country advances eurozone integration with instant payment system

The process of introducing the euro in Bulgaria is advancing, with the implementation of the Eurosystem’s TIPS (Target Instant Payment Settlement) service playing a central role. The Bulgarian National Bank, the BISERA payment system, two banks and one electronic money company have joined the service, which facilitates instant payments in euros, completed within ten seconds.…