Banking
NBG reports net loss of 35 million in Q3, NPEs fall for sixth quarter
National Bank of Greece (NBG) reported a net loss of 35 million euros in the third quarter (Q3) of 2017, slowing from a loss of 156 million euros in Q2.
Eurobank net profit at 61.2 mln in Q3, NPE formation negative for fourth straight quarter
Eurobank’s results for the third quarter (Q3) of the year showed net profits after income tax at 61.2 million euros compared to net profits of 37.3 million euros in Q2, a rise of 64.1 percent.
Banks enhance steps to deal with NPLs ahead of stress test
Greek banks will be able to bolster their protective measures against the large number of non-performing loans (NPLs) on their books under planned changes to the Code of Civil Procedure.
Eurobank raises 500 mln with covered bond issue
Eurobank became the second major Greek bank to return to the international markets with the issuance of a covered bond on Wednesday, its first since 2014.
Trust in Greek banking system shaky, survey suggests
Trust in the Greek banking system has been badly damaged by events of recent years according to a survey by Alvarez & Marsal on behalf of the Bank of Greece.
NBG steps back into markets with 750 mln covered bond issue
The National Bank of Greece (NBG) has become the first Greek bank to venture back into the international bond market with the successful issue of a covered bond which raised 750 million euros.
Eurobank sells NPL package in attempt to reduce bad debt pile
Eurobank became the first Greek systemic bank to sell a package of non-performing loans (NPLs) as Greek credit institutions attempt to tackle non-performing exposures (NPEs) in excess of 100 billion euros in their balance sheets.
Athens relieved as ECB and IMF seem to reach understanding on Greek banks
Athens is hoping that a dispute between the European Central Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) over Greek banks has been resolved, clearing an obstacle in the third review and easing the pressure the lenders have been experiencing lately.
Review demands put spotlight on Greek banks
Greek banks have been a topic of discussion over the last few days after eurozone official highlighted last week the need for the management of NPLs and amid pressure from the International Monetary Fund for new asset quality reviews (AQRs) to be carried out.
Greek banks meet NPE reduction targets in Q2, write-offs remain primary source of reduction
Greek banks succeeded in meeting their non-performing exposure (NPE) reduction target in the second quarter (Q2) of 2017 according to the fourth quarterly report on operational targets for NPEs by Bank of Greece.