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HFSF study identifies constraints on developing dynamic NPL market
EconomyBanking-regulatory constraints and developments for the development of a non-performing loan (NPL) market... for the development of a dynamic NPL market which – to some extent – would relieve the banks’ debt... legislated or initiated in 2015 and 2016, the Greek institutional NPL framework still faces a number
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NPL resolution in Italy and Greece
Agora. Moreover, their high NPL levels on bank balance sheets have impaired the asset quality of domestic... that could otherwise be lent to the real economy. Two examples illustrate different approaches to NPL... in Rome. The magnitude of the challenge to address NPL resolution head on is reflected in the following
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Banks remain largely profitable in Q2, with focus on NPL reductions
EconomyBanking2019. On a quarterly basis, net results showed a profit of 58 million euros in Q2, dropping by 86... basis, net profits in H1 came to 87 million euros, unchanged from the figure in the same period last... bps QoQ. The domestic non-performing loan (NPL) edged down to 7.1 billion euros in Q2 from 7.5
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Piraeus reports net loss of 37 mln in Q1, records negative NPL formation for first time since 2008
EconomyBanking-for-like basis. The bank expects annual cost savings of around 45 million from the implementation... quality front, the bank reported a negative non-performing loan (NPL) formation for the first time since..., the NPL stock edged down for the second straight quarter by another 0.5 billion to 26.4 billion
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Alpha Bank net losses rise to 440mln in Q4 2014, NPL ratio at 33 pct
EconomyBanking) remained flat QoQ at 2.7 percent as the 8 basis points (bps) improvement in the deposit spread was offset...-performing loan (NPL) ratio dropped QoQ to 33 percent from 33.6 percent in Q3 and mainly results from write-offs of 800 million euros in Q4. Excluding write-offs, the comparable NPL ratio would have
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Signs of optimism in Greek banks' Q2 results but NPL challenge lies ahead
Agoraissue of asset quality, Piraeus recorded a negative non-performing loan (NPL) formation for the second straight month, Eurobank’s figure turned negative for the first time, while NBG posted marginal NPL formation of just 2 million euros in Q2. Overall, the four banks recorded a negative NPL formation
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Athens gets seat at Libya conference, but talks yield little
PoliticsForeign PolicyAn international conference on Libya ended in Paris on Friday with a commitment from the North... a schedule for the withdrawal of foreign forces from Libya. However, analysts and observers... of Libya and its people. “We reiterate our commitment to the success of the Libyan political process
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Encouraging signs for Greek banks in Q1 results but NPL management looms large
Agoraon an annual basis. In addition, a potentially lower haircut on Greek banks’ collateral could further... on an annual basis. Greek banks also reduced the pledged pillar II bonds by 5.4 billion euros in the course of Q1 to 10 billion, which also entails lower fee expense since banks pay a fee of 115 basis
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NBG Q2 trading update shows higher pre-provision income, marked improvement in NPL formation
EconomyBankingQoQ in euro terms. The bank said that the time deposit spread remained stable QoQ at 162 basis points...-performing loan (NPL) ratio rose to 24.6 percent in Q2 from 24.3 percent in Q1, while the Greek ratio showed a slower increase QoQ to 32.1 percent. Note though that the NPL formation considerably
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Migratory flows and maritime rights create Libya conundrum for Athens
PoliticsForeign PolicyThe issue of Libya is a concern again for the Greek government and its diplomats. However, this time problems with Libya do not only concern the internationally-recognised government in Tripoli... worrying developments for Athens. The first concerns the increased migratory flows from Libya
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