Croatian banks must hold more capital: HNB raises countercyclical buffer to 2.25% — what it means for your loans

Imagine a bank having to keep a “rainy day fund” — its own money that it cannot lend out, held aside for bad times. Well, that fund is about to get bigger. On September 30, 2026, the Croatian National Bank (HNB) set a new countercyclical capital buffer rate: as of October 1, 2027, banks will … Read more

New Consumer Credit Act in Croatia: 17 Changes You Must Know (from November 2026)

Published in Narodne novine 86/2026 (August 7, 2026) | Effective November 20, 2026 The Croatian Parliament passed the new Consumer Credit Act on July 15, 2026 — the biggest reform of consumer lending since 2009. Published in the Official Gazette, the main rules kick in on November 20, 2026. Here is a complete overview of … Read more