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BoG sees 7.5 pct recession, EU funds boosting GDP by 1.9 pct annually
Speaking at an online event organised by a local think-tank, Bank of Greece governor Yannis Stournaras presented the central bank’s updated estimates regarding the impact of the pandemic on the economy.
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Banks remain largely profitable in Q2, with focus on NPL reductions
Greece’s four systemic banks completed the second quarter of the year with relatively stable performance results amid the pandemic.
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Property e-auctions resume after pandemic hiatus as banks focus on NPLs
Property e-auctions resumed last week after a six month hiatus due to the coronavirus pandemic as banks hoped to preserve prices for valuations.
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Eurobank net results show profit of 176 mln in H1
Eurobank recorded net results of an adjusted profit of 176 million euros in the first half (H1) of 2020 compared to net profits of 96.7 million in H1 2019.
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Insolvency code, 'second chance' for debtors unveiled as ND eyes social impact of crisis
The government has unveiled the draft legislation that paves the way for Greece to adopt a new insolvency code and offer debtors a so-called “second chance” – a move that New Democracy hopes will stave off a major social impact resulting from the long economic crisis, as well as the knock-on effect of the more recent coronavirus pandemic.
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NBG results show net profits of 465 mln euros on strong income
National Bank of Greece (NBG) reported a strong net profit of 465 million euros from continued operations in the fιrst half (H1) of 2020, compared to 245 million euros in H1 2019.
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Banks step up securitisation drive following pandemic interruption
Having experienced a setback earlier in the year, when the pandemic broke out and led to reconfiguration of the plans on securitisations, Greek systemic banks are accelerating their efforts to catch up for lost time in restoring the health of their balance sheets.
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Piraeus Bank posts pre-tax losses of 215 mln in H1
Piraeus Bank’s first half (H1) results revealed pre-tax losses of 215 million euros compared to pre-tax profits of 57 million euros in the relevant period in 2019.
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Credit contraction in June comes to 0.4 pct
Credit movement in the Greek private sector contracted by 0.4 percent in June after an increase of 0.7 percent in May, Bank of Greece (BoG) figures showed on Monday.
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Fitch keeps rating at 'BB', sees GDP contraction of 7.9 pct in 2020
Fitch re-affirmed Greece’s credit rating to ‘BB’ on Friday night, maintaining the stable outlook.