European Non-Performing Loans Market Report FY18

This document is a report on the European non-performing loans (NPL) market for the fiscal year 2018. It outlines significant trends and activities within the market, highlighting that the total disposal of NPLs reached EUR 205.1 billion, a record high compared to previous years. The report details the performance by country, noting that Italy was the most active market, accounting for approximately half of the total NPL sales. It also presents statistics on sales in Spain, Greece, Portugal, and the UK, along with insights into the GACS scheme in Italy, which facilitated many transactions. The report includes data on the top deals and buyers in the NPL market, emphasizing the involvement of major financial entities. Additionally, it provides context on the NPL ratios across Europe, indicating a decline in NPLs but still higher than those in Japan and the US. The document concludes with expectations for continued activity in 2019 as banks are urged to dispose of bad loans.