Trump to Make Greek Banks Great Again – Piraeus Bank Chairman

[kreslik.news]

Donald Trump’s presidential victory earlier this month is already resonating around the world, breathing life into one of Europe’s most moribund banking sectors, Greece. With the country embattled in a deep recession, Piraeus Bank’s Chairman George Handjinicolaou sees grounds for optimism and a chance to spark the country’s banking space.

Despite the summer drama in 2015, Greece has refused to show sustained signs of any economic growth or progress since accepting a new round of bailout funding that kept its economy afloat. 2016 has largely been a lost year for the country, with many of Greece’s lenders struggling in ... (read more)