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DBRS assesses the capital adequacy of Greek banks despite dividends and acquisitions

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  • Politic.gr Centre
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  • Capital.gr Centre-right
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What is happening

What the sources report

The rating agency DBRS examined the capital position of 40 European banks. SKAI

At the end of June 2026, the CET1 ratio of the four Greek systemic banks stood at 14.9%. SKAI

This level exceeded the minimum supervisory requirements by 470 basis points. SKAI

The capital buffers of Greek and Italian banks decreased over the past 12 to 18 months, as larger dividend distributions and acquisitions offset strong profit generation, according to DBRS. Politic.gr

From the end of 2022 to June 2026, the risk-weighted assets of Greek banks increased by 18%, the largest rise among the countries in the sample. Powergame

Where they differ

As for the increase in dividends in Italy, SKAI writes that it was 37%, and Politic.gr also writes 37%, while Powergame writes 27%. Politic.gr Powergame SKAI

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When each outlet covered it

First report 20 October at 16:51, latest 21 October at 12:21. Within the first hour: 1 of 4 outlets. Each column: 1 hour.