Wiedner said there was not a lot of room for optimism as regards the forex lawsuits, based on the preliminary rulings.

He added that his bank is adamant that it lent in foreign currency in line with the relevant laws at the time. Investors are needed in Hungary, he said, adding that this does not happen without trust.

The financial sector plays an important part in this -- a reason also to reduce the bank tax, the chief executive added.

Source www.hungarymatters.hu

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