https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/ en Macropolis 2013 Tue, 07 Jul 2026 23:54:52 GMT 2026-07-07T23:54:52Z en Macropolis 2013 https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/garnish/rss-logo.png https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/ https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.banking.4405 The Hellenic Financial Stability Fund (HFSF) published on Friday an updated analysis of the non-regulatory constraints and developments for the development of a non-performing loan (NPL) market in Greece. Mon, 05 Sep 2016 06:27:54 GMT https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.banking.4405 Nick Malkoutzis 2016-09-05T06:27:54Z https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.4283 Bank of Greece published on Tuesday evening the revised Code of Conduct for the management of non-performing loans (NPLs) held by individuals and very small businesses (with turnover less than 1 million euros). Wed, 03 Aug 2016 06:50:32 GMT https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.4283 Nick Malkoutzis 2016-08-03T06:50:32Z https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.4254 The Bank of Greece (BoG) published on Tuesday an overview of the Greek financial sector, providing an update on the key developments and data over the past five years regarding banks’ profitability, loan quality and cards’ transactions. Tue, 26 Jul 2016 12:50:40 GMT https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.4254 Nick Malkoutzis 2016-07-26T12:50:40Z https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.economy.4211 Appearing before Parliament’s economic affairs committee on Monday Bank of Greece (BoG) Governor Yannis Stournaras presented the organisation’s monetary policy report, which was released a month ago, and provided an update on Greek banks’ loan quality as well as unveiling a series of proposals for easing capital controls Wed, 13 Jul 2016 06:28:25 GMT https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.economy.4211 Nick Malkoutzis 2016-07-13T06:28:25Z https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.banking.4045 Piraeus Bank posted a net loss of 37 million euros in the first quarter (Q1) of 2016 from 1.24 billion in the previous quarter, primarily burdened by exceptionally high loan provisions, and 67 million a year ago. Thu, 26 May 2016 07:44:32 GMT https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.banking.4045 Nick Malkoutzis 2016-05-26T07:44:32Z https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.programme.4029 The multi-bill approved by Parliament on Sunday evening details, among others, the legal framework for the management and sale of performing or non-performing loans (NPLs). Mon, 23 May 2016 06:56:15 GMT https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.programme.4029 Nick Malkoutzis 2016-05-23T06:56:15Z https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.banking.3999 In a joint press release, Alpha and Eurobank announced on Tuesday that they have reached a binding agreement with KKR Credit for the management of credit and equity exposures to a number of selected Greek corporates into a platform managed by Pillarstone. Tue, 17 May 2016 10:03:46 GMT https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.banking.3999 Nick Malkoutzis 2016-05-17T10:03:46Z https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.programme.3937 Beyond the convergence between Greece and its lenders on the basic package of austerity measures worth 3 percent of GDP, the government and the institutions appear to have clinched an agreement on the sale of non-performing loan (NPLs). Wed, 27 Apr 2016 10:29:38 GMT https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.programme.3937 Nick Malkoutzis 2016-04-27T10:29:38Z https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.programme.3791 Following Thursday’s meeting between Labour Minister Giorgos Katrougalos and mission chiefs, the former appeared optimistic that an agreement on pension reform could be clinched by Saturday. Fri, 18 Mar 2016 11:51:51 GMT https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.programme.3791 Nick Malkoutzis 2016-03-18T11:51:51Z https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.programme.3782 Although considerable gaps still exist between the mission chiefs and the government on the key issues of fiscal and tax measures as well as pension reform, progress has been reportedly made on the new privatisation fund. Wed, 16 Mar 2016 14:01:20 GMT https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.programme.3782 Nick Malkoutzis 2016-03-16T14:01:20Z https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.programme.3774 Discussions between the mission chiefs and Greek authorities on pension reform and tax measures continued over the weekend but still left significant gaps on both fronts. Mon, 14 Mar 2016 08:31:23 GMT https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.programme.3774 Nick Malkoutzis 2016-03-14T08:31:23Z https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.economy.3590 Apart from pension reform, one of the most socially and politically sensitive issues of the first programme review is the full liberalisation of the non-performing loan (NPL) market. Thu, 28 Jan 2016 13:42:49 GMT https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.economy.3590 Nick Malkoutzis 2016-01-28T13:42:49Z https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.programme.3438 The government tabled in Parliament on Saturday evening the multi-bill containing the prior actions demanded by the institutions for the disbursement of the next sub-tranche of 1 billion euros. Sun, 13 Dec 2015 23:57:26 GMT https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.programme.3438 Nick Malkoutzis 2015-12-13T23:57:26Z https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.economy.3431 Following an agreement on foreclosures that was part of the first set of milestones, Greece now has to reach an accord with the institutions on a non-performing loan (NPL) strategy. Fri, 11 Dec 2015 08:01:56 GMT https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.economy.3431 Nick Malkoutzis 2015-12-11T08:01:56Z https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.programme.3177 The European Stability Mechanism (ESM) BoD approved on Monday afternoon the disbursement of the sub-tranche of 2 billion euros to Greece after the completion of the first set of milestones as well as the financial sector measures. Tue, 24 Nov 2015 09:22:52 GMT https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.programme.3177 Nick Malkoutzis 2015-11-24T09:22:52Z https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.programme.3141 After lengthy discussions over the weekend, the key issues remaining unresolved in the negotiations of Greek authorities with the quadriga mission chiefs are foreclosures and management of bad loans (NPLs). Mon, 16 Nov 2015 08:48:23 GMT https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.programme.3141 Nick Malkoutzis 2015-11-16T08:48:23Z https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.banking.3117 National Bank (NBG) released its third-quarter (Q3) financial results on Monday, which showed net losses eased to 401 million euros from 1.61 billion in Q2. Mon, 09 Nov 2015 10:09:14 GMT https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.banking.3117 Nick Malkoutzis 2015-11-09T10:09:14Z https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.programme.3076 The protection of primary homes from foreclosures emerged as one of the key areas of significant difference between the Greek government and the institutions during the 3-day visit of the quadriga mission chiefs to Athens last week. Wed, 28 Oct 2015 09:17:08 GMT https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.programme.3076 Nick Malkoutzis 2015-10-28T09:17:08Z https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.banking.3058 Following Eurobank and Piraeus, National Bank of Greece (NBG) published on Wednesday its trading update for the second quarter (Q2), providing the evolution of the key P&L and balance sheet items, excluding those related to loan provisions, after tax earnings and capital. Thu, 22 Oct 2015 07:13:19 GMT https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.banking.3058 Nick Malkoutzis 2015-10-22T07:13:19Z https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.banking.3046 Following a more detailed trading update for the second quarter (Q2) published last week, Piraeus Bank released on Monday a condensed trading update for Q3 outlining the evolution of the key balance sheet items. Mon, 19 Oct 2015 12:33:57 GMT https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.banking.3046 Nick Malkoutzis 2015-10-19T12:33:57Z