The National Bank of Hungary published remarks by Governor Mihály Varga marking the 10th anniversary of the “BÉT50 – Fifty Prosperous Hungarian Companies” publication, positioning the Budapest Stock Exchange (BSE) as a leading regional venue whose performance is increasingly supporting economic development. He pointed to the BUX index rising by 35% in 2025 and said household savings were playing an important role in capital market activity. Varga said Hungarian households’ financial wealth reached a new peak in 2025 Q2 at HUF 115 trillion, with stock exchange-traded shares accounting for 2.9% of that wealth, up from 1.2% in 2016. He linked the BSE’s performance to both the Hungarian corporate sector and wider capital market developments, and noted the exchange offered more than 150 securities and an improving institutional framework for stock market entry. The remarks also referenced an April 2025 cooperation agreement between the National Bank of Hungary and the Chamber of Commerce and Industry to coordinate research on corporate growth prospects and strengthen consideration of companies outside the capital, alongside the role of the BÉT50 programme in supporting small and medium-sized enterprises through innovation and export capacity.
National Bank of Hungary 2025-11-11
National Bank of Hungary Governor highlights Budapest Stock Exchange’s 35% BUX rise and record HUF 115 trillion household wealth
Governor Mihály Varga of the National Bank of Hungary emphasized the Budapest Stock Exchange's (BSE) role in regional economic development at the 10th anniversary of the "BÉT50 – Fifty Prosperous Hungarian Companies" publication. He noted a 35% rise in the BUX index in 2025 and highlighted household savings' importance in capital markets, with Hungarian households' financial wealth reaching HUF 115 trillion in Q2 2025. Varga also discussed the BSE's expanding securities offerings and a cooperation agreement to enhance research on corporate growth and support SMEs through the BÉT50 programme.