The Bank of Greece published details of a visit by senior Single Supervisory Mechanism officials focused on supervisory cooperation, risk discussions and supervisory priorities for Greek banks. The meetings formed part of the SSM's regular engagement programme with national competent authorities and included Bank of Greece leadership, supervisors of the four Significant Institutions and staff responsible for Less Significant Institutions. Discussions with Deputy Governor Christina Papaconstantinou and senior Bank of Greece executives covered the improvement in the Greek economy and banking system in recent years, the current geopolitical crisis and the challenges ahead. Separate talks with supervisors of the four Significant Institutions addressed supervision and cooperation between the two authorities, key risks and emerging challenges, while managers and staff involved in LSI supervision discussed supervisory priorities for Greek LSIs with the SSM Director General for Specialized Institutions and LSIs. Both institutions concluded that, despite substantial progress, continued vigilance is needed in the face of emerging risks.
Bank of Greece 2026-04-28
Bank of Greece and Single Supervisory Mechanism review supervisory cooperation and key risks for Greek banks
The Bank of Greece reported on a visit by senior Single Supervisory Mechanism officials focused on supervisory cooperation, risk discussions and priorities for Greek banks, including both Significant and Less Significant Institutions. Discussions with Bank of Greece leadership and supervisors highlighted improvements in the Greek economy and banking system, current geopolitical challenges and emerging risks, with both institutions stressing the need for continued vigilance despite substantial progress.