Greek Banking System

20.04.2020, 23:39

Stournaras aims to shore up embattled banking system with 10bn euros in liquidity

Bank of Greece Governor Yannis Stournaras is expected to play a key role in seeking money in order to stabilise the situation in the Greek banking sector to the extent possible.

04.02.2020, 22:42

Editorial: The Greek dilemma – loan rescheduling or foreclosure auctions?

The easiest and simplest thing is to declare your opposition to home foreclosure auctions and to support housing for everyone without hesitation or reservations. No one will blame or attack you and you will be at peace with your left-wing conscience. Delinquent debtors who have money but refuse to pay will applaud and all will […]

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Editorial: The Greek dilemma – loan rescheduling or foreclosure auctions?

22.12.2019, 20:35

Editorial: The obligations of banks to depositors

Banks have the mechanisms and strength to highlight and present to depositors alternative products and investment schemes that would offer returns.

11.10.2019, 06:40

Editorial: Negative interest rates and expensive borrowing

As long as banks labour under the weight of non-performing loans (NPLs), there can be no hope.

10.09.2019, 14:38

Editorial: The Gordian Knot of Greek banks

Only a viable solution that applies to all banks can ensure an effective restructuring of the crucial banking sector.

10.07.2019, 15:14

Editorial: The problems that cannot wait

It is indicative that after the government was sworn in, the first two conferences dealt with the faltering Public Power Corporation (PPC) and the huge issue of non-performing loans (NPLs).

03.06.2019, 20:11

Despite challenges Moody’s retains positive outlook for Greek banks

“Moody’s expects a more rapid rate of increase in deposits and a gradual drop in NPLs,” said VP-Senior Credit Officer Nontas Nikolaidis.

01.04.2019, 19:49

Bank of Greece report stresses reforms, revises growth projection downward

The data of the Bank of Greece show that the exposure of Greek banks to non-performing loans (NPLs) amounts to 81.8bn euros, which is 45.4 percent of the total aggregate value of all loans.

29.03.2019, 23:58

Editorial: Unpardonable and irresponsible lies

We make mistakes and sometimes unpardonable ones, Deputy PM Yannis Dragasakis told Parliament about arrangements on resolving non-performing loans.

19.03.2019, 18:31

Government fails to reach agreement with creditors on home foreclosure protection

The talks will continue at a meeting of the Euro Working Group on 25 March, which will lay the groundwork for decisions to be taken at the next Eurogroup meeting, on 5 April.

12.03.2019, 17:40

IMF cites dangers for Greek economy

The IMF is demanding an emergency plan to confront the prospect of thousands of court decisions ordering the reversal of memorandum-era cutbacks.

27.02.2019, 18:54

‘Yellow card’ from European Commission on foreclosures, NPLs, minimum wage

The report states that while progress was noted in Greece’s implementation of its post-bailout commitments, there are commitments that have yet to be met, most notably in the banking sector.

26.02.2019, 13:54

Editorial: Red alert for the economy

With the economy trapped in a polarised pre-electoral climate, there is a significant chance of back pedaling.

21.02.2019, 20:51

Government, banks, SSM agree on protection from foreclosure

The government is expected to table next week the new law that will replace the previous protection framework, the so-called Katseli law, which expires on 28 February.

20.02.2019, 23:59

Tsipras says Greece is a positive example for Europe

Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras welcomed the newly appointed ministers that «join forces with us in this crucial phase,» during his opening speech at Wednesday’s cabinet meeting. The prime minister said that the national effort that began four years ago for the country exit from the crisis has always had a clear social and political stamp, […]

12.02.2019, 19:33

Tsipras strategises to avert an electoral routing

Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras is attempting to divert attention from the highly unpopular Prespa Agreement to other issues, such as the planned revision of the Greek Constitution and a shift to thecentre-left.

11.02.2019, 23:59

Banks, PM’s office approach compromise on home foreclosures, NPLs

Initially, the government’s proposal was to protect primary residences with a 250,000-euro tax value ceiling. That ceiling has now been lowered to between 120,000 and 140,000 euros.

11.02.2019, 18:02

Government denies prospect of bank recaps

Deputy Premier Yannis Dragasakis had warned of the dangers of such an eventuality for taxpayers, who could be called upon to underwrite it.

11.02.2019, 00:08

Editorial: The detestable trade in MPs, votes

Second and third-class individuals without substance, without principles, and with obvious deficiencies jump from party to party and from parliamentary group to parliamentary group out of pure self-interest.

07.02.2019, 13:48

Editorial: Who is Mr. Dragasakis warning?

It has been evident for quite some time that there is a divergence between the proposals of the banks, the desires of government circles, and the views of Greece’s creditors.

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Stournaras aims to shore up embattled banking system with 10bn euros in liquidity

Editorial: The Greek dilemma – loan rescheduling or foreclosure auctions?

Editorial: The obligations of banks to depositors

Editorial: Negative interest rates and expensive borrowing

Editorial: The Gordian Knot of Greek banks

Editorial: The problems that cannot wait

Despite challenges Moody’s retains positive outlook for Greek banks

Bank of Greece report stresses reforms, revises growth projection downward

Editorial: Unpardonable and irresponsible lies

Government fails to reach agreement with creditors on home foreclosure protection

IMF cites dangers for Greek economy

‘Yellow card’ from European Commission on foreclosures, NPLs, minimum wage

Editorial: Red alert for the economy

Government, banks, SSM agree on protection from foreclosure

Tsipras says Greece is a positive example for Europe

Tsipras strategises to avert an electoral routing

Banks, PM’s office approach compromise on home foreclosures, NPLs

Government denies prospect of bank recaps

Editorial: The detestable trade in MPs, votes

Editorial: Who is Mr. Dragasakis warning?

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