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France’s Life Annuity Real Estate Sales Sees 20% Surge Over Five Years

France’s Life Annuity Real Estate Sales Rise 20% Over Five Years

Portugal Real Estate: Rent Growth Slows Down in May

Portugal Real Estate: Rent Growth Slows Down in May

Spain Real Estate Market: Second-Hand Housing Prices Up 7.3% in May YoY

Spain Real Estate Market: Second-Hand Housing Prices Up 7.3% in May YoY

France Real Estate Trends: The Surge of Private Swimming Pools

France Real Estate Trends: The Surge of Private Swimming Pools

Portugal Real Estate Prices: Lisbon Sees Highest Quarterly Increase in 8 Years

Portugal Real Estate Prices: Lisbon Sees Highest Quarterly Increase in 8 Years

Spain Real Estate: Basque Country Sees 24.76% Yearly Rental Increase

Spain Real Estate: Basque Country Sees 24.76% Yearly Rental Increase

Real Estate News

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France’s Life Annuity Real Estate Sales Sees 20% Surge Over Five Years

France’s Life Annuity Real Estate Sales Rise 20% Over Five Years

Portugal Real Estate: Rent Growth Slows Down in May

Portugal Real Estate: Rent Growth Slows Down in May

Spain Real Estate Market: Second-Hand Housing Prices Up 7.3% in May YoY

Spain Real Estate Market: Second-Hand Housing Prices Up 7.3% in May YoY

France Real Estate Trends: The Surge of Private Swimming Pools

France Real Estate Trends: The Surge of Private Swimming Pools

Banking News

Cash Still King: Euro Area Consumers Value Payment Choice

Cash Still King: Euro Area Consumers Value Payment Choice

Cash Losing Ground in the EU: A Digital Shift Explore how cash is declining in the Eurozone as digital payments rise, reshaping consumer habits and the future of transactions. In the ever-evolving landscape of monetary transactions within the Eurozone, cash appears to be gradually relinquishing its erstwhile dominance. Despite its continued status as the preferred medium of exchange for many consumers, particularly for minor purchases, the European Central Bank (ECB) has illuminated a discernible shift towards digital payment modalities. Recent analyses reveal that while cash transactions still constitute a significant portion of exchanges, their prevalence is waning. In 2023, a mere 52 percent of transactions were executed in cash, a notable decline from 59 percent in 2022 and a staggering 72 percent in 2019. This trend underscores a broader societal pivot towards the convenience and efficiency of digital payments. Moreover, the ascendancy of card payments is equally striking, with their share escalating from 25 percent in 2019 to 39 percent in the latest evaluation. This transition is not merely a statistical anomaly; it reflects a profound transformation in consumer behavior and preferences. Interestingly, the decline in cash transactions is not uniform across the Eurozone. While most member states have witnessed a decrease in cash usage, Finland and the Netherlands stand as exceptions, maintaining a more robust engagement with physical currency. Cyprus has experienced the most pronounced drop, with an 11 percentage point decrease in cash transactions, followed closely by Germany, Malta, and Portugal, each recording a 10 percentage point decline. As we navigate this intricate tapestry of financial evolution, one must ponder: is cash truly losing its grip, or is it merely adapting to a new role in an increasingly digital economy? The answer may lie in the delicate balance between tradition and innovation, a dance that will undoubtedly continue to unfold in the years to come.

Cash Losing Ground in the EU: A Digital Shift

Novo Banco Sells Non-performing Loan Portfolio for €30.7 Million

Novo Banco Sells Non-performing Loan Portfolio for €30.7 Million

Free Instant Money Transfers for Spanish Banks in 2025

Free Instant Money Transfers for Spanish Banks in 2025

Investing News

Investing

Swiss ETF Market Hits New Record in Q1 Turnover

Swiss ETF Market Hits New Record in Q1 Turnover

Gold Surpasses $3,300 for the First Time Ever

Gold Surpasses $3,300 for the First Time Ever

European ETF Investing: A Surge in Popularity Amidst Shifting Market Dynamics

European ETF Investing: A Surge in Popularity Amidst Shifting Market Dynamics

Spanish Real Estate Stocks: February Sees 1.81% Decline in Market Value

Spanish Real Estate Stocks: February Sees 1.81% Decline in Market Value

Wealth Management News

Wealth Management

Swiss ETF Market Hits New Record in Q1 Turnover

Swiss ETF Market Hits New Record in Q1 Turnover

Sydney-Based ECP Asset Management Eyes Swiss and Nordic Wealth

Sydney-Based ECP Asset Management Eyes Swiss and Nordic Wealth

Affluent Americans Relocating Assets to Switzerland: A Growing Trend

Affluent Americans Relocating Assets to Switzerland: A Growing Trend

Real Estate Funds (Real Estate SCPIs, OPCIs, UCs): Year-End Inflow Recovery

Real Estate Funds (Real Estate SCPIs, OPCIs, UCs): Year-End Inflow Recovery

Finance News

Finance

France Home Loan Rates Are Rising Again

France Home Loan Rates Are Rising Again

Mortgage Loans in Spain Reach €502 Billion: A Record

Mortgage Loans in Spain Reach €502 Billion: A Record

France Home Loan Rates: Stability in Mortgage Rates Across Banks

France Home Loan Rates: Stability in Mortgage Rates Across Banks

Portugal Home Loans: 89% Fund 100% of Purchases

Portugal Home Loans: 89% Fund 100% of Purchases

Asset Management News

Asset Management News

US Study: ETFs Drive Significant New Investment

US Study: ETFs Drive Significant New Investment

Luxembourg Eases Active ETF Rules: Key Insights

Luxembourg Eases Active ETF Rules: Key Insights

Swiss Sustainable Investment Funds: Maturing Market Trends

Swiss Sustainable Investment Funds: Maturing Market Trends

Real Estate Investing News

Real Estate Investing News

France’s Life Annuity Real Estate Sales Sees 20% Surge Over Five Years

France’s Life Annuity Real Estate Sales Rise 20% Over Five Years

61% of French Citizens Eye Rental Real Estate Investment

61% of French Citizens Eye Rental Real Estate Investment

France Real Estate Investment Trends: Foreign Buyers Remain Active Despite Market Decline

France Real Estate Investment Trends: Foreign Buyers Remain Active Despite Market Decline

Portugal Real Estate Investment Trends: Swedish Companies on the Rise

Portugal Real Estate Investment Trends: Swedish Companies on the Rise

Banking Share News

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Sabadell Launches €755 Million Buyback Programme to Reduce Capital

Sabadell Launches €755 Million Buyback Programme to Reduce Capital

Unicaja Banco to Pay €0.074 Dividend per Share on April 24

Zurich Seguros Surpasses 4% Stake in Banco Sabadell

Zurich Seguros Surpasses 4% Stake in Banco Sabadell

Paulson Sells 2.4% of Alpha Bank for €57 Million