Politico: Total dividends of Greek banks at 840 million euros According to an article in Politico, citing Greek banking sources, the European Central Bank is expected to give the go-ahead in June for the four systemic lenders. 08 Απρ 2024 16:35
ENGLISH EDITIONBanks' dividends: ECB probably to give the "green light" in June Concerns about the possibility of a "haircut" of dividends. Management is not concerned and points to low distribution rates. They foresee a rapid reduction in deferred tax over the next three years. 01 Απρ 2024 12:37
ENGLISH EDITIONRise of applications to out-of-court settlement mechanism in February The number of new applications in February was more than double the number of applications in previous months - the average in 2023 was 3,400 new applications per month - and is a record high. 08 Μαρ 2024 22:16
ENGLISH EDITIONHFSF announces decision to sell entire 27% stake in Piraeus Bank The high demand from abroad led the Fund's management to decide to fully privatise the bank. Strong rise for the stock on the stock exchange. 04 Μαρ 2024 16:52
ENGLISH EDITIONBanks: Why dividends will lead to new higher ratings The rating agencies are keeping the banks at a distance from the rating of the State. The ECB's approval of a dividend distribution this summer, after 16 years, will pave the way for upgrades. 14 Φεβ 2024 13:45
ENGLISH EDITIONWhich factors and assets "boost" the premium for Eurobank Strong boost to the Group's figures from the investment in Hellenic Bank of Cyprus. Assets will exceed EUR 100 billion. EUR 800 million of surplus real estate assets. Ioannou contacts in Riyadh and Dubai. 06 Φεβ 2024 10:18
ENGLISH EDITIONPiraeus Bank: Results at 14/2, new business plan and placement in early March Strong investors' interest for HFSF's placement. The new business plan for the period 2022 - 2026 will be presented by the bank's chief executive, Christos Megalou. 05 Φεβ 2024 11:11
ENGLISH EDITIONPiraeus Bank: «Rush» of contacts in New York, meetings with 45 investors A barrage of management meetings this week in New York with powerful institutional investors.There's a lot of interest in the placement. Where investors are focusing. 24 Ιαν 2024 13:48
ENGLISH EDITIONWhich deposits and investments are targeted by the tax authorities Depositors with more than €100,000 in their accounts or with real estate (shares, bonds, etc.) over €200,000 are the first to be targeted for audits. 23 Ιαν 2024 10:32
ENGLISH EDITIONThe "honeymoon period" for banks' profitability ends Bank profitability will reach record levels in 2023, but is expected to follow a downturn, a trend that will be reinforced after the reduction of interest rates from mid-2024. Interest expenses tripled in 9 months. 29 Δεκ 2023 11:43
ENGLISH EDITIONSettlement between banks - Com. Commission, fines of more than €40 million How the big 2019 survey on bank commissions closes: Banks will accept guilty pleas for collusion in one class of transactions and pay fines. No other violations were found. 18 Δεκ 2023 11:28
ENGLISH EDITIONFitch revises outlook for Greek systemic banks to 'positive' from 'stable' All issuer and debt ratings were affirmed: National Bank and Eurobank 'BB' with positive outlook, while Alpha Bank, Alpha Services and Holdings, and Piraeus Bank at 'BB-' with positive outlook. 15 Δεκ 2023 12:04
ENGLISH EDITIONThree years of high performance for banks - "Magnet" for investors With the favorable interest rate environment as a key factor, they "lock in" high profitability. The time has come to reward shareholders with a dividend - buyback. What was said by bankers in London, which investors focused on. 29 Νοε 2023 10:38