Piraeus Bank S.A. (5ZT)

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https://www.piraeusholdings.gr

Piraeus Bank S.A. is a Greek multinational financial services company and the leading bank in Greece by customer loans and deposits market share, headquartered in Athens. Founded in 1916 by shipowners to finance trade, it has evolved into a universal bank offering comprehensive services including retail and commercial banking, investment banking, capital markets, leasing, agricultural banking, consumer and mortgage credit, green banking, and electronic banking. With approximately 30% market share in loans (€37 billion as of September 2025) and 29% in deposits (€64 billion), it maintains the largest distribution network in the country and serves as a key supporter of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Designated a Significant Institution under European Banking Supervision, Piraeus Bank S.A. is directly overseen by the European Central Bank. Historically impacted by the Greek debt crisis, it underwent restructuring, full privatization in 2024, and recent expansion via the €600 million acquisition of Ethniki Insurance in 2025. The bank emphasizes digital innovation through its Snappi neobank, ESG initiatives, and diversified lending across corporate, SME, mortgage, and green segments, playing a pivotal role in Greece's economic recovery and financial stability.