The end of the honeymoon for bank stocks and what comes next The explosive surge of bank stocks, with a +325% gain over the past five years as a result of the return to normality, is coming to an end. Prospects remain positive, but from now on the key drivers will be performance, profits, and strategic moves. 11 Σεπ 2025 19:10
ENGLISH EDITION Fortnight of "fire" for the banks and the disinvestment of the State Countdown for the Alpha tender and immediately afterwards the baton passes to the placement of the National Bank. Great investor interest. Tommorow the results of Eurobank - ΝΒG. 06 Νοε 2023 09:45
ENGLISH EDITION HFSF: Launches sale process for the disposal of its stake of Alpha Bank The HFSF is launching the process for the sale of its 9% stake in Alpha Bank, with the process to be completed on 10 November, while UniCredit has the possibility to improve its initial offer. 30 Οκτ 2023 17:14
ENGLISH EDITION The Alpha Bank deal: What the arrival of a major European bank signals The first strategic investment move in Greece by a banking institution in 17 years. The deal was warmly welcomed by the government, the BoE and analysts. What are the key elements of the deal and the benefits for Alpha. 24 Οκτ 2023 12:35
ENGLISH EDITION Which debtors are benefiting from the... lifting in the Out-of-Court Settlement Automatic inclusion of vulnerable people in the Exoroti, increased "haircut" for those with low-value properties, possibility of adjustment for those with debts from companies that have been closed down. A generous reduction in the interest rate. 19 Οκτ 2023 10:30
ENGLISH EDITION Priority to existing National Bank shareholders for the HFSF package The process is proceeding as usual, the sale of HFSF shares will take place in mid-November. Priority will be given to all former shareholders of ETE, domestic and foreign. How is the fall in the stock market linked to the sale of the package. 09 Οκτ 2023 11:26
ENGLISH EDITION New loans with signs of stall, banks are off their targets Banks are not accomplish their credit expansion targets for 2023. Where credit anaemia, banks' estimates of the way forward and investors' coolness come from. 28 Σεπ 2023 13:13
ENGLISH EDITION Banking system healthy and credible, BoG governor Y. Stournaras says BoG governor said that it is safe to conclude that the Greek banking system, and the Greek economy, are no longer the black sheep of the Eurozone and that they face the future with optimism. 12 Ιουλ 2023 20:43
ENGLISH EDITION Cooperative Chania Bank shareholders approve transition into societe anonyme The process of transition requires approvals and supervision of the needed procedures by the relevant overseeing and supervisory authorities. 10 Ιουλ 2023 21:14
ENGLISH EDITION The reasons why banks are not lending: The 3 "cutters" of credit expansion The paradox of anaemic loan growth despite strong growth. Teiraisias, the underground economy and high liquidity are hindering the growth of lending to households, businessmen and small businesses. 16 Ιουν 2023 15:33
ENGLISH EDITION What the investment grade means for the economy, banks and businesses The chief economists of Eurobank, Ethniki, Piraeus Bank and Alpha Bank. Milestone for the country's return to full normality, paving the way for new investments. 02 Ιουν 2023 09:49
ENGLISH EDITION The hunt for yields has begun: a 30% jump in term deposits for greek banks Increased interest rates brought 7.4 billion in four months to the banks' counters. Depositors are "locking up" money even for more than a year. When will the next wave of interest rate hikes come. 31 Μάιος 2023 15:25
ENGLISH EDITION S&P raises outlook and credit ratings of Greek banks Further strengthened profitability is expected, supported by lower loan loss provisions and the additional benefits from the repricing of loans with higher interest rates. 26 Απρ 2023 08:55