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Debt, fiscal path still divide lenders ahead of Washington Group meeting All eyes will be on Friday’s meeting of the so-called Washington Group at the sidelines of the International Monetary Fund’s Spring Meetings, with Athens hoping that the gathering of some of its lenders will provide greater clarity about the upcoming programme exit.
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Economy
ECB report highlights sluggish Greek economic growth The annual report of the European Central Bank (ECB) showed that Greece had the lowest rate of growth among Eurozone countries in 2017, with 1.4 percent growth compared to the average of 2.3 percent.
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EconomyMacroeconomy
February deposit balance positive by 59 mln, reversing previous month's outflow Net deposit movement in the Greek banking system returned to positive territory in February with inflows of 59 million compared to outflows of 1.40 billion euros in January, Bank of Greece (BoG) figures revealed on Tuesday.
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EconomyMacroeconomy
Eurosystem funding drops by 2.80 bln in February, led by ELA reduction Greek banks’ Eurosystem funding fell by around 2.80 billion euros in February, Bank of Greece's (BoG) monthly financial statement revealed on Tuesday.
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EconomyBanking
IFRS 9 provisions required by banks in line with expectations Another box was ticked this week in the process that began last month, when the European Banking Authority officially launched the stress tests for Greek banks, which are due to be completed in May.
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EconomyMacroeconomy
Eurosystem funding drops by 4.58 bln in January, banknotes in circulation fall Greek banks’ Eurosystem funding fell by around 4.58 billion euros in January, Bank of Greece's (BoG) monthly financial statement revealed on Monday.
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EconomyMacroeconomy
Deposits turn negative in Jan with outflows of 1.40 bln Net deposit movement in the Greek banking system turned negative in January with outflows of 1.40 billion euros compared to positive inflows of 2.54 billion euros in December, Bank of Greece (BoG) figures revealed on Tuesday.
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EconomyProgramme
BoG looks at other programme exits and options available to Athens Over the last few weeks Greece’s central bank governor, Yannis Stournaras, has been arguing that the Greek government should explore all options for the post-programme era, including a precautionary credit line.
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EconomyProgramme
Work on post-programme framework continues despite tranche holdup The delay in the disbursement of Greece’s next bailout tranche does not look like it will affect the plans to begin work on the fourth review, as well as the ongoing discussions regarding debt relief and the other post-programme arrangements.
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EconomyProgramme
Eurogroup confirms third review almost done but e-auctions still a concern Monday’s Eurogroup did not bring down the curtain on the third review as Greece’s lenders are waiting for the completion of two more prior actions.