Hellenic Bank forecasts loss |
Hellenic Bank expects to make a loss in the first quarter due to a reduction in operating profits and higher provisioning. Hellenic, which is Cyprus's third-largest bank, said it also had a higher cost in maintaining deposits. "The final result of the first quarter is expected to produce a loss," the bank said in a statement to the stock exchange. It said the bank was focused on maintaining healthy liquidity levels, capital adequacy requirements and an improved loan portfolio. A year ago in the first quarter, HB had reported EUR 23 mln in profit.
Financial Mirror, April 27, 2009 |
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27-04-2009 |
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