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Funding needs take centre stage in row between New Democracy and SYRIZA
Economyamount of 124 billion euros being drawn in May 2012. As of May 2014, Greek banks have completely
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Greek banks set for early ELA return in apparent precautionary move
Economynational central bank (NCB) of central bank money or any other assistance that may lead... of 2014, which improved Greek banks liquidity profile, they eliminated ELA funding as of May 2014
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Newsletter 11 - 16/01/2015
SYRIZA closes in on victory Overall majority may be out of reach A dramatic reduction in SYRIZA’s opinion poll lead over New Democracy has failed to materialise but a number of questions over... that it may push his party towards an outright majority. Another potential source of support for SYRIZA
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Top SYRIZA officials hint at path to compromise with eurozone
PoliticsGreek Politics(including payments to the International Monetary Fund and interest payments) may be covered via T-Bill... the troika’s approval this could undermine negotiations. However, there may be room for a new
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Three things to watch out for in today's Greek elections
PoliticsGreek Politicsbut a bigger loss may prompt rivals to challenge him. Whether this happens will depend on whether SYRIZA is able to form a government next week and navigate its first difficult weeks. Samaras may
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The immediate economic and financial hurdles for the new Greek government
EconomyProgrammeEuropean partners may arise at today’s Eurogroup meeting with press reports suggesting... that the gradual economic recovery evident since Q2 2014 may have stalled as of December. A significant slowdown
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In decision to ally with Independent Greeks, Tsipras takes high risk option
PoliticsGreek Politicsany major demands regarding policy. SYRIZA may also feel that the presence of a right-wing... and 2009) in the government may help the government's relations with the army and police
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What are the implications of the ECB's decision for Greek banks?
Economy. The maximum amount of ELA funding tapped by Greek banks stood at 124 billion euros in May 2012... purposes though the ELA mechanism. Although Greek banks may cover their funding needs via EFSF bonds
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Greece and eurozone edge towards deal but details remain sketchy
PoliticsGreek PoliticsIn a sign that Greece and its lenders may be moving closer to an agreement, Greek officials and representatives of the troika are due to begin technical work on Friday to prepare for Monday’s... Chancellor Angela Merkel for the first time. The technical teams are expected to discuss how there may
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So far and yet so near for Greece and eurozone after second abortive Eurogroup
PoliticsGreek PoliticsFor the second Eurogroup running, Greece and the eurozone failed to reach an agreement on how to move forward. However, an apparent acrimonious falling out may be less damaging than it first appears... then would remove the ECB and the threat of an end to liquidity from the equation. The Greek side may have
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