GREECE
Macro/Political:
- The Greek PDMA announced that during the 26W T-Bills auction of EUR 400mn which took place yesterday, the total bids reached EUR 881mn and the amount finally accepted was EUR 500mn at a uniform yield of 1.84% (vs 1.85% in the previous 26W T-Bills auction in January 2026).
Source: PDMA
Markets:
- According to Naftemporiki, NBG is close to reaching an agreement with Allianz Insurance as part of its plans to expand its bancassurance business. The deal would provide for the exclusive distribution of Allianz’s insurance products in both the general and life insurance segments.
Under the agreement, NBG is also expected to acquire a stake in Allianz of up to 30%. According to the article, negotiations regarding the
cooperation between the two groups are being conducted between NBG and Allianz’s headquarters in Germany.
Source: Naftemporiki print edition (19 February, pg. 27)
CYPRUS
Macro/Political:
- Cyprus will participate today in the Gaza peace board meeting, represented by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Constantinos Kombos.
According to an announcement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the meeting will examine the next steps for the implementation of the Sharm El Sheikh peace agreement, as well as the related plan proposed by Donald Trump.
Source: StockWatch
