"We are determined to continue, more or less, in the same way, proceeding with all necessary structural reforms, sending the message that this country is investment-friendly," Mr. Hatzidakis said
Investments and private consumption are expected to be the key drivers of economic activity in the coming years
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Last November, a 22% stake in the National Bank was sold, generating over 8 times oversubscription across international and Greek markets.
Kostis Hatzidakis emphasized the government's dual role in the new era for the banking system: ensuring conditions for a resilient banking system and fostering competition among banks, akin to practices in advanced European nations.
The CEO of the HFSF announced that offers exceeded even their most optimistic estimates
Ratings firm considered the strictest of its peers, and the only one that still hasn't restored Greece's sovereign rating to investment grade
This means that the HFSF will raise more than 1.3 billion euros with reports indicating that managers have already received orders exceeding nine billion euros.
Despite pressures, such as inflation in Europe and tensions in Ukraine and the Middle East, the Greek tourism sector is set to again exceed expectations
The price range was set at between 3.7 and 4 euros per share, HFSF added.
Piraeus Bank’s books will open this morning at 10 am with the Hellenic Financial Stability Fund (HFSF) placing its 27% stake in the bank, which is expected to draw substantial 8-10 billion euros in offers. The move is significant because it means the bank will finally return to the control of the private sector after […]
If the HFSF decides to place the entirety of its 27% stake in the bank, it could mean over 1.2 billion euros in proceeds for the Greek state
In contrast, the Eurozone faces persistent challenges as evidenced by stagnant growth in the fourth quarter of 2023, registering a mere 0.1% annual increase
Influential Greek central banker addresses event at the University of Liverpool
In Greece, the discussions between the four systemic groups and the system supervisor regarding the distribution of dividends from last year's profits are reaching their final stages, with favorable terms
Eurobank became the first completely restored private bank, with the repurchase of the state's stake (1.8%) in October 2023.
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Demand for Greek assets remains high, as reflected in recent market transactions, with upward macroeconomic prospects, low domestic political risk, and positive catalysts, JP Morgan notes
The maximum foreseen severance package is 160,00 euros, allow actual payouts depend on number of years of employment with the bank and the applicant’s age
Stournaras emphasized the modernization of the Bank of Greece's Central Vault, which now boasts cutting-edge sorting, inventory management, and security systems