Georgia: TBC Bank profits up in H1 2018

Georgian company TBC Bank has enjoyed a considerable year-on-year jump in its pretax profit in the 2 quarters of 2018. During the first half of the year TBC’s profit amounted to GEL 239.5 million ($92.8 million). Compared to the first half of last year, TBC Bank reports a GEL 48.1 million ($18.6) increase. Over the…

Lithuania: Central Bank to assess information about Latvian VIA SMS Group

Lithuania’s Central Bank has promised to assess information regarding Latvian VIA SMS Group working in the country. This decision is a reaction to the statement made by Seimas National Security and Defense Committee member Arvydas Anusauskas that people associated with former Parex Banka owners worked in that company. “Before issuing the aforementioned association a license…