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Ahead of the game
The Greek economy is beating expectations, sweeping away fears of a post-Olympics slowdown. Kerin Hope reports on a boom in the shipping industry, the trend in infrastructure improvements and banks’ survival strategies.
Banks jostle for position
Greek bankers are confident that the credit sector will continue to expand as the country catches up with its European partners. Kerin Hope reports on developments in a still underbanked country.
Bilateral benefits
The chairman of National Bank of Greece, Takis Arapoglou, discusses the acquisition of Turkey’s Finansbank and developments closer to home.
Open market
Merger and acquisition activity is heating up in Greece, with surprise takeover bids, religious opposition and major privatisation.
Branching out
With rising demand from the underbanked ‘new’ European states, there are great opportunities for Greek banks intent on expansion.
Exchange builds regional reach
Bourse operator Hellenic Exchanges has cut trading fees on the Athens exchange and is developing links with other exchanges in the region in its bid for a competitive edge. By Kerin Hope.
From minnow to big fish
Nikos Nanopoulos, Eurobank EFG
Nicholas Nanopoulos, chief executive of Eurobank EFG, talks to Stephen Timewell about his bank’s strategy and expansion in ‘New Europe’.
