Competition Commission

Why Greeks Earn So Little Interest on Bank Deposits Despite Higher European Rates

Greeks earn very little from bank deposits largely because the country's banking market is concentrated and customers rarely move their money to find better rates. Four systemic banks held more than 94% of deposits in 2024, according to a...

Greek Government Nominates Law Professor as President of Competition Commission

The Greek government on Thursday nominated Ioannis Lianos, professor of Global Competition Law and Public Policy at University College London (UCL), for the presidency of the Hellenic Competition Commission. Lianos is to replace current Commission president Vassiliki Thanou. The government proposed...