As of the end of September, the liquid assets of banks amounted to €1.53 billion, reflecting a 2.63% increase compared to August.
However, compared to the same month last year, liquid assets were 12.75% lower.
The liquidity ratios for the banking sector, both on a daily and decadal basis, remained above the prescribed minimum levels.
The balance sheet total of banks at the end of September stood at €6.98 billion, showing a slight increase of 0.05% compared to August, while on a yearly basis, it grew by 2.95%.
In terms of the bank’s asset structure, loans dominated with a share of 64.11%, followed by securities at 18.64%, and cash and deposits with central banks, accounting for 14.12%. Other assets represented 3.13% of total assets.
On the liabilities side, deposits held the largest share at 81.18%, followed by capital at 12.72%, borrowings at 2.81%, with other liabilities accounting for 3.29% of total liabilities.
The total capital of banks at the end of September amounted to €887.66 million, which represents a monthly increase of 1.45% and a yearly rise of 9.79%.
