Comments just out on Bloomberg to the relief of many I'm sure

  • net inflows of €1bln
  • Greece said to target bank re-capitalization by mid -December
  • Greek banks' stress tests to be completed by end-Oct
  • Greek depositors will not be bailed in or a levy imposed
  • existing shareholders have expressed an interest in participating in capital injections, details currently being decided
  • if no private shareholders participate the recap process to be completed by end-Nov
  • capital controls will be lifted by year-end after completion of bank recap

Greek central bank official who asked to remain anonymous with the comments, and a reminder that bailout talks are on-going while this summer lull continues

  • Greek govt targets completion of negotiations with creditors on new bailout by Aug 18

Don't hold your breath