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Greek banking sector impact from Katseli law ruling

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A Supreme Court ruling regarding the Katseli law has imposed significant financial burdens on Greece’s systemic banks. The decision changes how interest is calculated for active loan restructurings under protection, requiring interest to be applied only to the monthly installment and the period between payments, rather than the total outstanding principal. ~~Initial reports estimated the cumulative burden at €55.5 million for the second quarter, with the National Bank of Greece facing the largest impact at €25 million. Subsequent updates indicate the~~ Banks are required ~~provisions may exceed~~ to set aside more than €60 ~~million.~~ million in provisions to account for this change, a figure already reflected in second-quarter financial results. The ~~ruling affects not only current balance sheets but also~~ impact extends to securitized portfolios, as where banks may be required to refund excess interest to the ~~‘Heracles’~~ ‘Hercules’ state-guarantee scheme to cover obligations created by the decision. This ~~change~~ shift is expected to reduce future cash-flow recoveries and, in some cases, shorten loan repayment periods. For the borrowers themselves, the ruling is expected to significantly reduce monthly payments. Under the new method, interest applies to the installment amount rather than the full outstanding debt. For instance, a €100,000 loan with a 4.5% interest rate could see monthly installments drop from €616 to €417. Debt servicers are expected to issue new repayment schedules to thousands of eligible borrowers by the end of the year, providing financial relief amid rising housing and rental costs.

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