The Greek stock market is stabilizing today, continuing to trade in the 2,600 – 2,628 unit range, despite an early lead by sellers, with mixed trends for Piraeus and Alpha banks and a jump for Lamda.

Buyers gained an advantage in the Greek stock market, with Alpha Bank and Hellenic Petroleum (ELPE) reaching new highs. The market saw a strong performance, particularly from these key companies.

Greek households have seen an increase in both disposable income and wealth over the past two years, driven by stronger employment, economic activity, tourism, and the country's restored investment grade status, according to Alpha Bank.

Morgan Stanley has updated its outlook for major Greek banks following their second-quarter results, raising price targets for Alpha Bank and National Bank of Greece while maintaining a positive stance on the sector.

Alpha Bank is set to launch its new AI voice assistant by the end of July, in collaboration with ElevenLabs, which will gradually handle the bank's 4 million call center inquiries as part of a customer service upgrade.

Renovation work has begun on an additional 240 schools across Greece as part of the 'Marietta Giannakou' program, funded by a €100 million donation from Alpha Bank, Eurobank, and National Bank.

Greek lender Alpha Bank has deepened its collaboration with AI voice technology company ElevenLabs. The partnership aims to introduce a new artificial intelligence-powered voice assistant to enhance customer service, making it more natural, faster, and user-friendly.

UniCredit and Alpha Bank are accelerating their cross-border initiatives in key European markets, including Bulgaria, to provide comprehensive support for clients operating in Greece and Bulgaria.

A second decision in 2026 by the Multi-Member Court of First Instance of Athens ruled the 0.80 euro charge by Alpha Bank on deposit accounts as illegal, following a similar decision against the National Bank, making it immediately enforceable.

Alpha Bank, in collaboration with the National Theater, will present the first universally accessible theatrical performance at the Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus on July 31. The production of 'The Trojan Women' is designed for individuals with hearing and visual impairments.

Scope Ratings has reaffirmed Alpha Bank’s BBB issuer rating with a stable outlook, citing the bank’s strong market position, improving profitability, and robust capital buffers.

Alpha Bank Cyprus has unveiled a new specialized unit aimed at strengthening its services for institutional clients with complex liquidity and capital management requirements.

Alpha Bank announced it will distribute 4.2 million treasury shares free of charge to its executives and employees as part of its 2025 Combined Bonus Plan.

Alpha Bank has increased its shipping loan portfolio to $4.9 billion by 2026, reaffirming its pivotal role in the maritime market with an active presence at Posidonia 2026.

Alpha Bank has initiated a public tender offer to acquire Alpha Trust, with the acquisition process underway following the approval of the information memorandum by the Capital Market Commission and the price set at 20.20 euros per share.

Alpha Bank reported solid operational performance in Q1 2026, though headline profitability was weaker due to one-off costs and a softer capital position, prompting major international banks to maintain a positive outlook.

The Schinias Olympic Rowing Centre in Greece held an inauguration ceremony for the completion of renovation works, supported by the Hellenic Olympic Committee and Alpha Bank.

Alpha Bank has become the first Greek bank to offer a physical prepaid card for children and teenagers aged 10 to 18, simplifying digital pocket money management.

Alpha Bank is ushering in a new era for Greek rowing with a €1 million investment. The funding will support the restoration of the Schinias Olympic Rowing Center.

Alpha Bank's Georgiopoulos identified credibility and demographics as key challenges requiring new practices to reshape the banking sector's model.

UniCredit has ascended to become one of the top three banks by assets in Romania following its acquisition of Alpha Bank.

Greek lender Alpha Bank has announced a comprehensive transformation of its retail banking operations. The new organizational model aims to center banking services around the customer, representing a strategic overhaul for the bank.

SWOT Hospitality has announced a new strategic partnership with Alpha Bank to provide advisory services for new and developing hotel schemes.

Alpha Bank's stock has seen its 2026 gains erased, with losses now exceeding 12% and its market capitalization falling below 7.3 billion euros.

Capital markets firm Jefferies has raised its target price for Alpha Bank shares to €4.85 from €4.15 and reiterated a 'buy' recommendation, citing the bank's strong earnings outlook and attractive shareholder returns.

Alpha Bank has introduced a new promotional housing loan program, 'Alpha First Home,' offering a fixed interest rate of 2% for the first three years.

Alpha Bank has completed the acquisition of a property at Stadiou 38 in Athens, following an agreement with Yoda Plc, to establish its unified financial hub.

Alpha Bank's stock performance on the Athens Exchange has seen a significant correction from its year and decade highs, currently standing at a modest +3.9% for the year.

Alpha Bank announced net profits of €943.3 million for 2025 and a €519 million distribution to shareholders, marking a decisive year for its strategy and growth trajectory, partly due to the AstroBank acquisition in Cyprus.

Alpha Bank Cyprus participated as a platinum sponsor in the Members’ Meeting of F.O.C. Family Office Connect Cyprus Ltd, supporting the family office ecosystem.

Citi has increased its target price for Alpha Bank to €5.30 from €4.70 and maintained a buy recommendation, after the Greek lender reported strong second-quarter profits expected to exceed €1 billion.

Alpha Bank S.A. has formally updated its share capital after canceling 59,018,043 treasury shares, a move executed in accordance with relevant legislation.

An Alpha Bank report indicates that Greek households' gross wealth has exceeded €1 trillion, yet many face financial strain as consumption increasingly relies on dwindling savings and new loans.

Alpha Bank has become the seventh listed company on the Greek stock exchange to achieve a market capitalization exceeding 10 billion euros. This development highlights its significant growth and market presence.

Eurobank, Bank of Cyprus, and Alpha Bank are expected to report strong profitability, driven by credit expansion and resilient economies in Greece and Cyprus, with potential for significant shareholder distributions.

Morgan Stanley has reiterated its positive outlook on Schwab, while Eurobank, National Bank of Greece, and Alpha Bank have all seen their earnings forecasts upgraded by analysts.

Alpha Bank, in collaboration with Visa, has become the first in the Greek market to introduce the new Click to Pay service, offering cardholders a faster and more secure way to shop online.

Samsung Pay has officially launched in Greece, transforming mobile phones into digital wallets through partnerships with Alpha Bank, Piraeus Bank, Viva.com, and Visa. This marks the debut of the mobile payment service in the country.

Eurobank and Alpha Bank are leading banking picks according to Axia, with Alpha Bank Cyprus advancing its digital banking strategy. Eurobank also launched a new business banking program specifically for the Greek construction sector.

Alpha Bank Cyprus announced changes to its executive committee, appointing Penny Spiliotopoulou as CFO and expanding the responsibilities of Chief Private Banking Officer Charis Kynigou Landas.

Alpha Bank has approved a dividend payment of €148 million to its shareholders. This decision finalizes the bank's dividend distribution for the period.

Alpha Bank conducted a new series of advisory banking workshops, assisting over 220 entrepreneurs from four regions in Greece on how to effectively utilize available financing tools for sustainable investments.

Vassilis Psaltis, the CEO of Alpha Bank, has been elected as the new Vice President of the Hellenic Federation of Enterprises (SEV). His election strengthens the leadership of the prominent business organization.

A new report by Jefferies highlights the resilience of the Greek economy and credit expansion as key factors underpinning a positive investment narrative for Greek banks, maintaining a buy recommendation for Alpha Bank, Eurobank, National Bank of Greece, and Piraeus.

Alpha Bank Cyprus held a business event in Ayia Napa to emphasize the strategic role of the free Famagusta region in the Cypriot economy and the bank's ongoing support.

Nikos Salakas, Chief of Corporate Affairs at Alpha Bank, discussed the evolution of banking culture amidst successive crises, the integration of new employees and companies, and the advent of artificial intelligence.

Yiannis Karamanolis, Chief of Shipping at Alpha Bank, spoke at the 10th Naftemporiki Shipping Conference about how banks are now focusing more on the resilience of shipowners when assessing risk in the shipping sector.

Alpha Bank announced profits after tax of €182 million for the first quarter of the year, with adjusted profits reaching €221 million and an 11.5% increase in revenue.

Alpha Bank has significantly contributed to the renovation of the Choremio Research Laboratory's amphitheater at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, located within the "Agia Sofia" Children's Hospital.

The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve) announced the integration of the Cyprus International Businesses Association (CIBA) into its structure, aiming to enhance collective representation of the business community.

Alpha Bank has introduced a new financing tool aimed at enhancing the energy autonomy of businesses, offering up to 80% financing to help address the critical factor of increased energy costs.

Alpha Bank's projected annual profits are reportedly at risk, with its stock performance for 2026 showing limited growth. The bank's financial outlook is facing challenges.

Alpha Bank's stock is attempting to recover lost ground, currently showing the lowest performance among systemic banks for 2026 in the Greek stock market.

Alpha Bank's public offer for Alpha Trust is part of its strategy to strengthen its wealth management activities and achieve a stronger market position.

Alpha Bank received two leading distinctions at the internationally recognized Euromoney Private Banking Awards, reaffirming its strong position in Greece's private banking sector by securing the 'Best Private Bank – Greece' award for the eighth consecutive year.

Alpha Bank Cyprus has announced its support as a strategic partner for the national awareness campaign 'Proper Use of Medicines,' an initiative aimed at strengthening public understanding and responsible behavior regarding public health.

Alpha Bank's stock is consistently trading in the red, falling below €3.58 in March, leading to a projected negative return for 2026.

Jefferies has issued a 'Buy' rating for Alpha Bank's stock, raising its target price to 4.85 euros from 4.15 euros, highlighting it as one of the most attractive stories among European banks.

Alpha Bank has announced plans to develop a new financial and cultural campus in the heart of Athens, aiming to integrate banking operations with cultural initiatives.

Alpha Bank Cyprus on Tuesday announced the launch of its new myAlpha Benefits subscription packages, introducing what it described as a substantial upgrade to the daily retail banking experience for private customers. With this initiative, the bank said it is “reinforcing its strategy to deliver modern, clear and tailored solutions, positioning banking as a smart […]

Cyprus's Deputy Tourism Minister, Kostas Koumis, stated that sustainable and resilient tourism will be a key priority for the EU council presidency, addressing a conference in Nicosia on climate action and competitiveness in Mediterranean destinations.

Alpha Bank announced a 44% increase in net profits after taxes for 2025, reaching €943.3 million, and plans to distribute a dividend of €519 million to shareholders.

Alpha Bank's stock has lost most of its year-to-date gains, completing eight negative closings in the last 10 trading sessions.

Alpha Bank's stock has achieved four consecutive year-highs and an 11-year high, reaching 4.64 euros yesterday, with a cumulative four-day return of almost.

The Athens Stock Exchange closed with a modest decline of 0.31% on Monday, reflecting a cautious sentiment prevalent in international markets. Trading volume reached 194.17 million euros, with Metlen and Alpha Bank shares standing out among high-capitalization stocks.

Novibet has finalized a three-year financing agreement with Alpha Bank, marking a significant milestone in its growth trajectory. This agreement is part of the company's broader development plan.

Alpha Bank and the European Investment Fund have signed a new strategic agreement through InvestEU to support Greek entrepreneurship. This partnership aims to bolster businesses across Greece.

Alpha Bank has been recognized with four international distinctions, which the bank attributes not only to its results but also to the strategic choices and a consciously adopted different development model that led to these achievements.

Banks operating in Cyprus, including Eurobank and Alpha Bank Cyprus, are expected to benefit from improving conditions in the Greek banking sector, according to assessments by Fitch Ratings and UBS.

The National Centre for Emergency Care (EKAV) in Greece is enhancing its air ambulance services through a collaboration with ifly, supported by Alpha Bank and Eurobank, aiming to improve operational readiness and save lives.

Alpha Bank Cyprus announced changes to its executive committee, appointing Penny Spiliotopoulou as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and expanding the responsibilities of Chief Private Banking Officer Charis Kynigou Landas.

Alpha Bank is set to establish one of the three largest insurance groups in Cyprus following a definitive agreement to acquire Altius Insurance and subsequently merge it with Universal Life.

Alpha Bank S.A. has successfully acquired a controlling 69.61% stake in Alpha Trust Holdings S.A., fulfilling a key condition for its public takeover offer.

Alpha Bank conducted a new series of consulting banking workshops for over 220 entrepreneurs from four Greek regions, focusing on leveraging financial tools for sustainable growth.

Italian bank Unicredit has acquired a stake in Alpha Bank, similar to Commerzbank's strategy, with Alpha Bank's CEO expressing satisfaction with the move.

Alpha Bank has officially scheduled its annual General Meeting for June 26, where a proposal to approve the distribution of a supplementary dividend of €148 million is expected.

Alpha Bank announced a strategic partnership with the Technical University of Crete to conduct an independent study on the island's development trajectory until 2035, as stated by Alpha Bank's CEO, V. Psaltis.

Alpha Bank is actively participating in the Panathenea 2026 festival in Zappeion, from May 27-29, highlighting its FinQuest 2026 innovation competition as a key partner.

Alpha Bank concluded the first-quarter earnings announcements for Greece's four systemic banks, reporting €182 million in net profits, contributing to a total of over €1.14 billion for the sector.

Alpha Bank's stock has shown zero year-to-date performance, continuing to underperform compared to the broader banking sector.

Greek Health Minister Adonis Georgiadis has accused a newspaper of slandering him with its front-page story regarding a housing loan he received from Alpha Bank in 2007, before he was elected as an MP.

Alpha Bank Cyprus organized an event titled 'Reframing Strategy in the Age of AI,' gathering senior executives from various Cypriot businesses to discuss the impact of artificial intelligence on strategic decision-making.

Alpha Bank successfully re-entered international capital markets by pricing a €600 million Green Senior Preferred Bond, which was oversubscribed, while also completing its share buyback program.

Alpha Bank Cyprus served as an Official Supporter for an event titled "The Financial Wellbeing of Women and its Role in Shaping Social and Economic Resilience," held on April 23, 2026, in Strovolos.

Greek lender Alpha Bank announced it has completed a significant share buyback, acquiring over 2.1 million of its own shares through the Athens Stock Exchange.

The CEO of Alpha Bank Cyprus called for banks to act as partners in developing a new economic model during the 16th Nicosia Economic Congress. The bank participated as a platinum sponsor, emphasizing its role in economic dialogue.

A delegation from Alpha Bank's management, led by Vassilis Psaltis, conducted a three-day visit to Heraklion, Crete, holding meetings with bank executives and local leaders.

Alpha Bank's stock has fallen below €3.0, reaching its lowest level since June 2025.

Alpha Bank continues its investment in public health, implementing its 'Together, aiming for health' program for the 12th consecutive year by donating over 19,000 pieces of medical equipment to structures in Central Macedonia.

International banks signalled strong confidence in the Greek banking sector’s outlook for 2026, highlighting resilient credit expansion, solid asset quality and growing investor demand. This follows meetings with major lenders including Eurobank, Alpha Bank, National Bank of Greece, Piraeus Bank and the Bank of Cyprus. According to Greek business outlet Newmoney, the above assessment was […]

Alpha Bank Cyprus was fined €160,000 by the consumer protection service over abusive terms in mortgage loan agreements, in the latest enforcement action arising from a broader investigation into…

Societe Generale Bank – Cyprus has become the first bank on the island to agree a four-day working week for its staff, after reaching a collective agreement with banking union ETYK covering the period 2023–2027. Bank of Cyprus, Eurobank, Alpha Bank, the National Bank of Greece (Cyprus), the Housing Finance Corporation, KEDIPES and bank insurance […]

Millennium International Management has closed its short position on Alpha Bank, having previously bet on a decline in the banking stock.

New US horizontal tariffs are intensifying global trade uncertainty, challenging existing agreements with the EU, UK, and Japan, and prompting a reshaping of investment, markets, and strategic balances, according to an Alpha Bank analysis.

Alpha Bank Cyprus participated as Platinum Sponsor at the Members’ Meeting of F.O.C. Family Office Connect Cyprus Ltd, held in the context of the New Year’s Members’ Dinner. The event brought together distinguished members of the Family Office community and senior executives from the financial sector for a substantive dialogue on developments within the international […]