Market liquidity
Greek bank shares hit by external factors, central bank chief says
A drop in Greek bank shares was caused by external factors, not the health of the country's banks, the governor of the Bank of Greece said on Wednesday.
Greek banking stocks have lost more than 40 percent so far this year, and the selling pressure grew in recent days. Analysts blamed the European Union's conflict with Italy over its proposed budget.
ECB lowers emergency funding cap for Greek banks to 5.2 bln euros
The European Central Bank lowered the ceiling on emergency liquidity assistance (ELA) Greek banks draw from the domestic central bank by 3.2 billion euros to 5.2 billion euros ($6.04 billion), the Bank of Greece said on Thursday.
Real Estate Market Could Lead to Europe's Next Crisis, ECB Says
FRANKFURT (Reuters) - Europe's next crisis could originate in the real estate market, European Central Bank supervisor Daniele Nouy said in an interview with a Latvian news agency, adding that banks are better prepared to handle one than they were a decade ago.
Turkey central bank vows to provide 'all liquidity' needed by banks
Turkey's Central Bank has announced a series of measures to support the Turkish Lira, vowing to provide "all the liquidity" needed by banks.
ECB lowers emergency funding cap for Greek banks to 8.4 bln euros
The European Central Bank lowered the ceiling on emergency liquidity assistance (ELA) Greek banks draw from the domestic central bank by 1.9 billion euros to 8.4 billion euros, the Bank of Greece said on Thursday.
PDMA set to wait for some time before it taps capital markets
Foreign funds may have recently appeared more favorable toward Greek bonds and the possibility of a new issue by the Public Debt Management Agency (PDMA), but the Greek government's plans for tapping the capital markets in the near future seem to be have been put on hold.
ECB lowers emergency funding cap for Greek banks to 10.3 bln euros
The European Central Bank lowered the ceiling on emergency liquidity assistance (ELA) Greek banks draw from the domestic central bank by 0.6 billion euros to 10.3 billion euros ($12.03 billion), the Bank of Greece said on Thursday.
ECB lowers emergency funding cap for Greek banks to 10.9 bln euros
The European Central Bank lowered the ceiling on emergency liquidity assistance (ELA) Greek banks draw from the domestic central bank by 1.3 billion euros to 10.9 billion euros, the Bank of Greece said on Thursday.
ECB lowers emergency funding cap for Greek banks to 12.2 bln euros
The European Central Bank lowered the ceiling on emergency liquidity assistance (ELA) Greek banks draw from the domestic central bank by 2.5 billion euros to 12.2 billion euros ($14.40 billion), the Bank of Greece said on Thursday.
Turkish Central Bank takes liquidity steps as lira hits record lows
The Central Bank introduced additional liquidity measures to shore up the Turkish Lira on May 9 after the currency slid to a record low against the dollar.