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9th October, 2025

MBH Bank ends co-operation with its health and pension funds



MBH Bank has decided to end its partnership with MBH Gondoskodas Health Fund and MBH Gondoskodas Pension Fund, the bank announced on Wednesday.

Citing recent changes in the management of both funds and diverging business strategies, the bank said the strategic co-operation will cease on December 30.

From that date, the two funds will no longer be entitled to use MBH Bank’s name or visual identity.

The banking group added that it is exploring new partnerships in the fund market that align more closely with its updated strategic objectives. (24.hu; portfolio.hu; novekedes.hu; magyarnemzet.hu; forbes.hu)
9th October, 2025

Govt exempts 4iG takeover of Raba from competition scrutiny



Raba announced after market close on Tuesday that 4iG’s subsidiary, 4iG SDT EGY, has made a formal offer to acquire all outstanding shares in the automotive manufacturer.

However, a government decree has declared the deal to be of national strategic importance, citing defence and industrial interests, thereby exempting the transaction from approval by the Competition Authority.

As such transactions typically require approval from competition authorities in several jurisdictions, 4iG has filed for the necessary licences in Albania, Montenegro and North Macedonia. (portfolio.hu; vg.hu)
9th October, 2025

Lazar may lure carmaker to Pecs



Construction and Transport Minister Janos Lazar announced that efforts are under way to attract a major industrial investor to Pecs, in partnership with the city and the University of Pecs.

At a press conference in Siklos on Tuesday, he said “We are negotiating with a large automotive company for the benefit of Pecs.

“These negotiations are obviously confidential, given the intense competition, he remarked, adding “We are preparing a 600-hectare industrial park, with the M6 and M60 motorways as essential conditions.”

Lazar did not reveal the company’s identity. Earlier reports suggested that a Chinese car manufacturer – possibly Great Wall Motors – could be behind the talks. (portfolio.hu)


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