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BANK OF GREECE
Interest rate on new deposits unchanged
The weighted average interest rate on new deposits remained unchanged at 0.53%, according to the Bank of Greece.
Increase in bank deposits and loans in March
Loans accelerated, deposit growth in March 2024 according to BoG.
Commendations and warnings to the banks
Risks to financial stability eased in the second half of 2023 according to BoG.
Travel receipts recorded a new increase of 22.2% in February 2024
Travel receipts recorded a new rise in February, boosting the travel balance surplus, according to Bank of Greece data.
24.5% jump in travel receipts in the first two months of 2024
Pressure on the trade balance in February due to imports; 22% rise in tourism receipts according to the Bank of Greece latest data.
Greece is on the right track
Bank of Greece Governor Yannis Stournaras appeared optimistic about the course of the Greek economy, speaking at the 9th Delphi Economic Forum.
Taxpayers and Greek state gained 3.5 billion from bank recapitalisation
Greek state benefited around 3.5 billion from the recapitalisation of banks according to Bank of Greece Governor Yiannis Stournaras.
Restored confidence in the economy - Urges for continuation of reforms
Speech by Bank of Greece Governor Yannis Stournaras at the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders
Interest rates for deposits remained stagnant
The Bank of Greece issued its latest report on February 2024 interest rates on bank deposits and loans.
Increase by €25 million in "red loans" in the third quarter
Τhe nominal value of loans to non-financial corporations (NFCs) increased by €34 million to €23,890 million at the end of the third quarter of 2023.
Greece is the "champion" of housing costs in EU
The Bank of Greece has published data on the cost of housing in Greece, with the figures giving Greeks the negative lead in the European Union.