Significant evolution that certifies the health of the Greek banking system and its optimistic prospects has been described by Minister of National Economy and Finance Kyriakos Pierrakakis to acquire Alpha Bank’s shareholder participation by Unicredit.

“Increasing Unicredit’s participation in Alpha Bank’s share capital is a positive development and is proof of practical confidence in the Greek economy. It also certifies the strength of the Greek banking system and its optimistic prospects that are constantly confirmed by the evaluations of international firms. Unicredit moves further enhances the extroversion of the Greek banking system and helps attract even more investment from foreign capital, “the minister said, adding:

“This is an important development in a European environment that is called upon to favor synergies in the light of the banking union. The latter is a matter that remains high on the European Commission’s agenda and the governments of the Member States.

The government continues consistently the reforms that enhance transparency, reduce bureaucracy, favor entrepreneurship and make our country an attractive destination for added value for society and the economy. “