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Greek banks are focusing on domestic activities to improve efficiency and profitability, particularly in asset management, bancassurance, and investment banking.

Greek banks clarify that customers can still maintain accounts without monthly fees despite recent reports of potential charges.

Greek MP Milena Apostolaki warns of potential new monthly charges for basic bank accounts, while banks deny these claims and seek to reassure small depositors.

Greek banks sign a new MoU with Cooke Aquaculture for the acquisition of Avramar Greece's debts following Aqua Bridge's withdrawal from negotiations.

The National Bank of Greece has sold an additional 100 million euros of 'red loans' to the investment company Leon Issuer DAC, affiliated with Bain Capital.

Piraeus Bank currently has the best performance among Greece's four systemic banks, with a projected rise of 9.5% in 2026, despite a recent pullback from its peak.

The Athens Stock Exchange experienced a significant upward reaction today, driven by the banking sector and key stocks, amid ongoing market attention on Middle Eastern tensions.

The Athens Stock Exchange is experiencing a reaction rally, reclaiming some of its recent losses despite ongoing uncertainties in the global markets due to conflicts in the Middle East.

The article discusses the appropriate amount of cash that households in Greece should keep at home amid rising digital payment use and occasional concerns over banking stability.

Fokion Karavias, CEO of Eurobank, announced a net cash amount of 1.362 billion euros for shareholders in 2025, marking a significant achievement in his decade-long leadership.

Alpha Bank's stock performance is down 17% from its yearly high, with current yields at 3.9%.

The Athens Stock Exchange is showing a recovery today as buyers successfully halt the selling pressure, capitalizing on attractive entry points and an improved external environment.

Greek banks are aggressively targeting younger generations with tailored financial products to compete against foreign digital banks that have garnered a significant clientele.

The Athens Stock Exchange faced another week of decline, primarily impacted by profit-taking in bank stocks and a lack of new catalysts in the market.

The Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE) in Greece has introduced a new system that simplifies the process of lifting bank secrecy, expanding the scope of individuals subject to scrutiny for money laundering.

The Athens Stock Exchange shows signs of recovery as buyers halt the recent correction that saw the General Index fall over 6%.

Snappi has announced a collaboration with Freenow, providing a welcome gift to all Freenow users who open a Snappi account.

The Greek government is considering a third intervention regarding bank fees in response to new charges being instituted, which are generating public backlash.

The Greek Economic Prosecutor has initiated an urgent preliminary investigation into the alleged embezzlement of funds from the Greek State and the European Union involving several individuals and companies.

The Greek Supreme Court's recent decision impacts 50,000 loans valued at 5 billion euros, creating new challenges for vulnerable borrowers and potentially increasing management costs for banks and servicing companies.

The Greek Banking Association, in collaboration with the Ministry of National Economy and Finance, has announced the inclusion of people with disabilities in a beneficial financial category for Swiss franc conversions with a fixed interest rate of 2.3%.

The Greek Banking Association reported a significant increase in housing loans by 46.3% in 2025, with about 45,000 households securing new loans and a total of €2.509 billion granted to small businesses.

Moody’s reports that Greek banks are better positioned than their European counterparts, forecasting a credit growth of 8%-10% and stable net interest income, indicating a strong preparation for the next economic cycle.

UBS maintains a Buy rating for all Greek banks it covers, with Piraeus Bank singled out as the preferred choice for targeted exposure in the Greek banking sector.

The article discusses the evolution of loan preferences among Greeks following the economic crisis, highlighting significant changes in borrowing trends since Greece's entry into the Eurozone.

Greek banks have significantly increased their funding, surpassing 13 billion euros, marking a highly dynamic year for the country's banking sector.