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France Real Estate Rental Investment: Roubaix Leads as a Top City for Small Budget Investors

France Real Estate Rental Investment: Roubaix Leads as a Top City for Small Budget Investors

Bankinter's €140 Million Boost: A Game-Changer for Spain's Real Estate Investment Market

Bankinter’s €140 Million Boost: A Game-Changer for Spain’s Real Estate Investment Market

Switzerland Real Estate Market Trends: Rising Rental Apartments Supply Amid High Demand

Switzerland Real Estate Market Trends: Rising Rental Apartments Supply Amid High Demand

Swiss Private Banks Achieve Record Highs: Assets Under Management Soar to 3.4 Trillion

Swiss Private Banks Achieve Record Highs: Assets Under Management Soar to 3.4 Trillion

Swimming Pool Boost Spain’s Real Estate Value by 55%

Swimming Pool Boost Spain’s Real Estate Value by 55%

France Luxury Real Estate: Resilient Prices Amidst Declining Transaction Volumes

France Luxury Real Estate: Resilient Prices Amidst Declining Transaction Volumes

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Greece Real Estate: Sellers Outnumber Buyers

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Spain Real Estate: Q3 Sees 8.1% Price Increase

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Portugal’s Mortgage Market: Competitive Despite Slowdown

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Home Sales Surge 21% in Portugal: Price Trends Revealed

Home Sales Surge 21% in Portugal: Price Trends Revealed

France Real Estate Market Resumes Amid Censorship: Consumer Behavior Shift

France Real Estate Market Resumes Amid Censorship: Consumer Behavior Shift

Spain Real Estate: Q3 Sees 8.1% Price Increase

France Real Estate: Île-de-France Sales Plummet

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

Real Estate Investment Funds in Portugal Manage €17.8B In Assets As Of May 2025

Real Estate Investment Funds in Portugal Manage €17.8B In Assets As Of May 2025

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

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

UBS Recommends 10-Year Fixed-Rate Mortgage as Cheapest Financing Option Post-SNB Rate Cut

UBS Recommends 10-Year Fixed-Rate Mortgage as Cheapest Financing Option Post-SNB Rate Cut

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

Asset Management News

Asset Management News

Swiss Private Banks Achieve Record Highs: Assets Under Management Soar to 3.4 Trillion

Swiss Private Banks Achieve Record Highs: Assets Under Management Soar to 3.4 Trillion

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 Investing News

Real Estate Investing News

Leadcrest Capital Acquires 49% Stake in Portugal's Os Mosqueteiros

Leadcrest Capital Acquires 49% Stake in Portugal’s Os Mosqueteiros

Portugal: A Hub for Data Centres and AI Innovation

Portugal: A Hub for Data Centres and AI Innovation

Canadians Boost Investment in Portugal Hotels

Canadians Boost Investment in Portugal Hotels

Banking Share News

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Banco Sabadell & BBVA Shares Drop 2.11% & 1.55% Amid TSB Acquisition Interest from UK Banks

Banco Sabadell & BBVA Shares Drop 2.11% & 1.55% Amid TSB Acquisition Interest from UK Banks

Banco Comercial Português (BCP) Invests Over 110 Million Euros in Share Buybacks

Banco Comercial Português (BCP) Invests Over 110 Million Euros in Share Buybacks

CaixaBank Launches €500 Million Share Buyback Programme

CaixaBank Launches €500 Million Share Buyback Programme

Sabadell Launches €755 Million Buyback Programme to Reduce Capital

Sabadell Launches €755 Million Buyback Programme to Reduce Capital