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National Bank posts 9-month profits of 1.18 bln
EconomyBankingNational Bank (NBG) posted nine-month (9M) net profits of 1.18 billion euros, from 262 million last year, the lender announced on Thursday.
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Alpha Bank nine-month profits at 110.3 mln, NPL ratio at 33.6 pct
EconomyBankingAlpha Bank reported on Tuesday a nine-month (9M) net profit of 110.3 million euros from 3.13 billion last year.
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Greece sets out plans for settling SME NPLs; mortgages to come
EconomyThe outgoing Development Minister Nikos Dendias presented on Monday the much anticipated legislation on the settlement of corporate non-performing loans (NPLs).
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Greek deposit and loan rates slide in September
EconomyMacroeconomyThe interest rate on households’ new time deposits slipped by 5 basis points (bps) to 2.08 percent in September, according to the Bank of Greece (BoG). This was the lowest month on month drop since March.
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Greek deposits increase for seventh straight month, reaching 164 bln
EconomyMacroeconomyGreek private sector deposits increased for the seventh successive month by 0.3 percent month on month (MoM) in September, with balances reaching 164.75 billion euros, according to the Bank of Greece (BoG).
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Greek credit contracts by another 3.5 pct in Sept as balances ease to 212 bln
EconomyMacroeconomyThe rate of Greek credit contraction remained at 3.5 percent in September, unchanged from the previous month, according to the Bank of Greece (BoG).
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ECB tests find negligible capital shortfalls at Greek banks
EconomyThe European Central Bank (ECB) published on Sunday the much anticipated results of its comprehensive assessment on the financial health of 130 banks in the euro area, with just one Greek lender (Eurobank) appearing to have a capital shortfall and even in that case it being less than 18 million euros.
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ECB stress tests and what they will mean for Greek banks
EconomyThe European Central Bank (ECB) is due to release the results of its comprehensive assessment of the financial health of 130 banks in the euro area at noon (CET) on Sunday. In the two weeks that follow banks will have to submit their capital plans, detailing how capital shortfalls will be covered in the next 6-9 months.
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ECB set to provide extra liquidity to Greek banks but capital needs remain an issue
EconomyIn its latest comment on Greek banks, Fitch noted that they remain burdened by a large stock of non-performing loans (NPLs), despite capital enhancement and progress with their restructuring plans.
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Greece changes banks' DTA conversion law to secure ECB/EBA approval
EconomyΤhe Finance Ministry (MoF) tabled on Wednesday night an amendment to the legal framework which allows the conversion of the deferred tax asset (DTA) to a tax credit (DTC), following a relevant request by the European Banking Authority (EBA).