Greece’s Ministry of National Economy and Finance announced that the Athens Stock Exchange has officially returned to developed market status after 13 years. The ministry said the upgrade broadens Greece’s potential investor base and strengthens its ability to attract international capital. The reclassification follows Greece’s recovery of investment grade status and the Athens Stock Exchange’s inclusion in the Euronext group. The ministry expects a larger and deeper capital market to expand financing options for businesses and support investment and economic growth.
2026-09-18Ministry of National Economy and Finance (Greece)
Greece’s Ministry of National Economy and Finance announces Athens Stock Exchange’s return to developed market status after 13 years
The Athens Stock Exchange has officially returned to developed market status after 13 years, Greece’s Ministry of National Economy and Finance announced. The upgrade broadens the potential investor base and could support international capital inflows and wider financing options for businesses.