By Fotis Fotinos Fraport Greece is proceeding with the issuance of two bond loans, totaling 960 million euros, according to information from Capital.gr. Specifically, it concerns the conclusion of a loan of 525 million euros and a loan of 435 million euros, which – according to financial analysts – will be used to cover previous […]
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Bank lending to households and businesses in China has increased
New bank lending in China rose more than expected in May, and broader credit growth also accelerated as policymakers sought to pull the second-largest economy out of the sharp recession caused by the coronavirus. Chinese banks have issued new loans in yuan worth 1.89 trillion. yuan ($ 282.62 billion) in May, nearly tripling April and […]
Britain: Lending increased in March
UK consumer debt rose steadily in March and mortgages hit a record high since September as house prices rose, according to the Bank of England, which showed no early signs of a downturn in the economy. in the country. Lending to consumers increased by 1, 1.3 billion ($ 1.6 billion) in net terms, as expected […]
The next debt issues from the public
By Tasos Dasopoulos Public borrowing in 2022 is also proving to be a difficult exercise, as the uncertainty from the consequences of the war in Ukraine is huge and the first interest rate increase by the ECB may come in the next six to seven months. Today’s reissue of the 7-year bond of April 2020, […]
The strategy of YPOIK for the next exit in the markets
By Tasos Dasopoulos The Ministry of Finance is preparing a new exit in the markets, more to confirm the country’s presence in the markets, after an absence of about 3 months (the first issue this year took place in January), and less to increase the amount of the country’s cash. In this regard, it is […]
Frozen public borrowing until recently
By Tasos Dasopoulos It will depend on the course of the markets when and if the 12 billion euro lending program announced since the end of last year for 2022 will be completed. Due to the extremely negative economic situation they compose, high inflation in fuel and food, the continuation of the war in Ukraine […]
How the war and the crisis of accuracy change the lending program
By Tasos Dasopoulos It is now uncertain whether YPOIK will complete the borrowing program of 12 billion euros for 2022, since everything will depend on the time of stabilization of the markets, which is still extremely uncertain. Competent sources of YPOIK explain that the main deterrent factor in the continuation of lending from the markets […]
Britain: Credit card lending rises to five-year high
Consumer lending in Britain rose last month to a five-year high, largely due to rising credit card lending, which analysts say may be a sign of rising living costs. Bank of England data showed that consumer credit increased by 1, 1.876 billion ($ 2.46 billion) in February, about 1 1 billion more than expected and […]
The growth of corporate loans in the euro area continues to accelerate
Lending to eurozone companies accelerated for the fourth consecutive month in December, reversing the decline in the middle of the year, according to data released by the European Central Bank on Friday, as reported by Reuters. Lending to eurozone businesses rose 4.2% last month, up from 2.9% in November, but the growth rate remained well […]
YPOIK invites bankers to increase loans
By Leonidas Stergiou The Minister of Finance, Christos Staikouras, starts a new round of discussions with banks and business entities on liquidity in the economy, with the development of bank lending to companies and especially to small and medium-sized enterprises at the forefront. According to the plan, a debate will take place in Parliament, most […]