Volume of assets in the European banking sector grows by 5.2% and stands at 35 billion euros

The European banking sector's total assets reached €35 trillion by June 2026, marking a 5.2% increase from the previous year. The ECB's report indicates a stable regulatory environment and improved solvency ratios, with a Common Equity Tier 1 ratio of 16.43% and a Return on Equity of 5.31%. The non-performing loans rate slightly increased to 1.99%, reflecting a marginal rise compared to last year. The data encompasses nearly all EU banking assets, covering 336 banking groups and 2,283 individual credit institutions, including branches from non-EU banks.