Greek banking concentration limits deposit rates, watchdog finds
( November 10, 2026, 10:31 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Greek banks face calls for greater competition after the competition authority published Tuesday a sector inquiry report. The watchdog found that high market concentration and excess liquidity limited the pass-through of European Central Bank rate increases to depositors. It proposed encouraging new entrants, introducing state-backed savings accounts and improving deposit product comparisons and switching between banks.The press release follows....
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