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France Real Estate Market: Only 5-10% of Homes Sell Above Asking, Majority Close 8% Lower

France Real Estate Market: Only 5-10% of Homes Sell Above Asking, Majority Close 8% Lower

Real Estate Lending in France Rebounds Strongly: Loans Surge 33% as First-Time Buyers Return

Real Estate Lending in France Rebounds Strongly: Loans Surge 33% as First-Time Buyers Return

Portugal House Renting Remains Challenging as INE Reports 5.1% Rent Increase in January 2026

Portugal House Renting Remains Challenging as INE Reports 5.1% Rent Increase in January 2026

Porto’s Luxury Real Estate Market Is Transforming Urban Living

Porto’s Luxury Real Estate Market Is Transforming Urban Living

International Real Estate Investors Flock to Spain’s Student Residences: Valencia, Madrid, and Barcelona Lead Investment Boom

International Real Estate Investors Flock to Spain’s Student Residences: Valencia, Madrid, and Barcelona Lead Investment Boom

France Furnished Rentals Under Pressure: Paris and Lyon Face Severe Shortage Amid High Demand

France Furnished Rentals Under Pressure: Paris and Lyon Face Severe Shortage Amid High Demand

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France Real Estate Market Resumes Amid Censorship: Consumer Behavior Shift

France Real Estate Market Resumes Amid Censorship: Consumer Behavior Shift

Partners Group Acquires Empira Group: Key Investment

Partners Group Acquires Empira Group: Key Investment

Switzerland Lures Mobile Millionaires: A New Trend

Switzerland Lures Mobile Millionaires: A New Trend

UBS Study: Billionaires’ Wealth Doubles in 10 Years

UBS Study: Billionaires’ Wealth Doubles in 10 Years

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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

Spain Real Estate Market: Mortgage Signings Jump 61%

France Real Estate: 2025 Price Forecasts Unveiled

France Real Estate: 2025 Price Forecasts Unveiled

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UBS Raises ABN Amro Bank Price Target, Sees 23% Upside for Investors

UBS Raises ABN Amro Bank Price Target, Sees 23% Upside for Investors

Nuveen’s £9.9bn Acquisition of Schroders: A Transformative Move in Global Asset Management

Nuveen’s £9.9bn Acquisition of Schroders: A Transformative Move in Global Asset Management

Room00 Expands Real Estate Assets with Five New Hospitality Acquisitions in Spain, Italy, and Portugal

Room00 Expands Real Estate Assets with Five New Hospitality Acquisitions in Spain, Italy, and Portugal

Spain Healthcare Property Investment Hits €1.36B

Spain Healthcare Property Investment Hits €1.36B

Wealth Management News

Wealth Management

Nuveen’s £9.9bn Acquisition of Schroders: A Transformative Move in Global Asset Management

Nuveen’s £9.9bn Acquisition of Schroders: A Transformative Move in Global Asset Management

Room00 Expands Real Estate Assets with Five New Hospitality Acquisitions in Spain, Italy, and Portugal

Room00 Expands Real Estate Assets with Five New Hospitality Acquisitions in Spain, Italy, and Portugal

Vbare Signs €5.5 Million Mortgage Loan with Banca Pueyo Backed by Central Madrid Asset

Vbare Signs €5.5 Million Mortgage Loan with Banca Pueyo Backed by Central Madrid Asset

Square AM Acquires Alameda Shop & Spot in Porto for €51.3 Million

Square AM Acquires Alameda Shop & Spot in Porto from DWS for Over €50 Million

Finance News

Finance

Real Estate Lending in France Rebounds Strongly: Loans Surge 33% as First-Time Buyers Return

Real Estate Lending in France Rebounds Strongly: Loans Surge 33% as First-Time Buyers Return

UBS Raises ABN Amro Bank Price Target, Sees 23% Upside for Investors

UBS Raises ABN Amro Bank Price Target, Sees 23% Upside for Investors

France mortgage rebound: €146.5B in new loans fuels recovery for first‑time buyers

France mortgage rebound: €146.5B in new loans fuels recovery for first‑time buyers

Spain Real Estate Investment: Institutional Funds to Hold 47% Share

Spain Real Estate Investment: Institutional Funds to Hold 47% Share

Asset Management News

Asset Management News

Nuveen’s £9.9bn Acquisition of Schroders: A Transformative Move in Global Asset Management

Nuveen’s £9.9bn Acquisition of Schroders: A Transformative Move in Global Asset Management

Room00 Expands Real Estate Assets with Five New Hospitality Acquisitions in Spain, Italy, and Portugal

Room00 Expands Real Estate Assets with Five New Hospitality Acquisitions in Spain, Italy, and Portugal

Limehome secures €75M for Spanish property push

Limehome secures €75M for Spanish property push

Vbare Signs €5.5 Million Mortgage Loan with Banca Pueyo Backed by Central Madrid Asset

Vbare Signs €5.5 Million Mortgage Loan with Banca Pueyo Backed by Central Madrid Asset

Real Estate Investing News

Real Estate Investing News

International Real Estate Investors Flock to Spain’s Student Residences: Valencia, Madrid, and Barcelona Lead Investment Boom

International Real Estate Investors Flock to Spain’s Student Residences: Valencia, Madrid, and Barcelona Lead Investment Boom

Millionaires Drive Soaring Côte d’Azur Real Estate Prices Beyond €20,000 per Square Metre

Millionaires Drive Soaring Côte d’Azur Real Estate Prices Beyond €20,000 per Square Metre

Room00 Expands Real Estate Assets with Five New Hospitality Acquisitions in Spain, Italy, and Portugal

Room00 Expands Real Estate Assets with Five New Hospitality Acquisitions in Spain, Italy, and Portugal

Valencia Housing Prices Hit €439,000 as Spain Real Estate Market Breaks Records

Valencia Housing Prices Hit €439,000 as Spain Real Estate Market Breaks Records

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

Banco Sabadell Launches €247M Share Buyback Program

Banco Sabadell Launches €247M Share Buyback Program

J. Safra Sarasin Acquires 70% Stake in Saxo Bank

Zurich Seguros Surpasses 4% Stake in Banco Sabadell

Zurich Seguros Surpasses 4% Stake in Banco Sabadell