A relevant announcement said the merger with Pancreta is expected to be completed by mid September
Speaking at a book presentation in Athens, Yannis Stournaras pointed out that Greece’s pension system differs, in terms of structure, with other more advanced western countries
The Greek central banker, considered as among the “doves” on the European Central Bank's governing council, also said the latter must differentiate its positions from the FED
According to Greece's central bank, net revenues from property sales in the country purchased by foreign nationals in 2023 exceeded 2.1 billion euros.
Greece's central banker also said high market prices in the country bely a problem with competitiveness
Despite the economic "success story", the influential central banker tells LSE audience that pending issues remain in order to upgrade economy's long-term competitiveness
The Bank of Greece Governor says the ECB should not be swayed by the US Federal Reserve and must cut rates at least twice before summer
Influential Greek central banker addresses event at the University of Liverpool
He added that recent data shows that the goal to keep inflation at 2% will be reached in the autumn
The BoG Governor spoke at an annual New Year’s cake-cutting event at the central bank’s headquarters in downtown Athens
De-investment in Greece’s four systemic banks by the Hellenic Financial Stability Fund (HFSF) through public offerings and greater prospects by the local banking sector in financing “real economy” needs was also discussed
Greek central banker says tax breaks should be reconsidered – a standing policy plank of current Mitsotakis government.