Finance

Italian bank deposits slow in June but lending to businesses recovers

Published by Global Banking & Finance Review

Posted on August 11, 2025

1 min read

· Last updated: January 22, 2026

Add as preferred source on Google
Italian bank deposits slow in June but lending to businesses recovers
Global Banking & Finance Awards 2026 — Call for Entries

ROME (Reuters) -The growth of Italians' deposits at domestic banks slowed significantly in June, while lending to businesses picked up after a fall the previous month, the Bank of Italy said on Monday

Italian Bank Deposits Growth Slows in June, Business Lending Recovers

ROME (Reuters) -The growth of Italians' deposits at domestic banks slowed significantly in June, while lending to businesses picked up after a fall the previous month, the Bank of Italy said on Monday.

Deposits increased 0.5% year-on-year in June after rising 3.8% in May.

Bank loans to businesses were up 0.3% year-on-year, the central bank said, following a 1.4% decline in May.

The issuance of bank bonds also picked up, data showed, with sales up 1.4% year-on-year in June after a 0.2% fall in May.

(Reporting by Antonella Cinelli, editing by Gavin Jones)

Key Takeaways

  • Italian bank deposits growth slowed to 0.5% in June.
  • Business lending in Italy increased by 0.3% year-on-year.
  • Bank loans to businesses recovered after a decline in May.
  • Issuance of bank bonds in Italy rose by 1.4% in June.
  • The Bank of Italy provided the latest financial data.

Frequently Asked Questions

How did Italian bank deposits change in June?
In June, the growth of deposits at domestic banks slowed to 0.5% year-on-year, down from a 3.8% increase in May.
What was the trend in lending to businesses in June?
Bank loans to businesses increased by 0.3% year-on-year in June, recovering from a 1.4% decline in May.
What does the Bank of Italy report about bank bonds?
The issuance of bank bonds rose by 1.4% year-on-year in June, following a slight decrease of 0.2% in May.

Tags

Related Articles

More from Finance

Explore more articles in the Finance category