Greece Considers Spanish-Style Bad Bank

The Greek government may create a bad bank to hold state-controlled lenders’ toxic assets similar to one set up last month by Spain, reports Reuters.

The Greek government may create a bad bank to hold state-controlled lenders’ toxic assets similar to one set up last month by Spain. Spain established Bankia by merging the country’s seven cajas, or savings banks, with the intention of attracting investors ahead of a stock market listing. Greece is preparing to privatize its state-controlled banks.

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