According to the IMF, the Belgian financial sector has proved resilient to a number of shocks in recent years and remains well capitalised and profitable. 

On Thursday, 7 December 2023, Data News announced its CIO of the Year. This award is given to an individual who has demonstrated strategic vision, leadership, strength of character and the ability to contribute to corporate business strategies over the course of their career. Congratulations, An!

Economic conditions remain challenging, according to business leaders interviewed for the latest NBB Business Echo. Although the final months of 2023 could see a slight slowdown in activity, they consider an actual decline very unlikely. And according to many, there are tentative signs of improvement on the horizon in early 2024.

The NBB has redesignated eight banks as systemically important institutions. These institutions play a crucial role in the country's financial stability. Additional capital requirements are imposed upon them to strengthen their resilience.

Gross domestic product (GDP) increased by 0.4% in the third quarter of 2023. The manufacturing industry reported a slight contraction in value added, by 0.5% , while services and construction saw positive growth, of 0.7% and 0.6%, respectively.

The Governing Council of the European Central Bank (ECB) today selected “European culture” and “Rivers and birds” as the possible themes to choose from for future euro banknotes. An advisory group will propose motifs for the selected themes by the end of 2024.