October 28, 2011

EU Deal




Under the new plan, Greek debt held by private sector creditors will be cut by 50% with investors accepting a "voluntary" haircut. Europe's biggest banks, which have faced questions about their stability, would be required to boost their core capital ratios to 9%.

The leaders also agreed to allow the €440 billion euro-zone bailout fund, the European Financial Stability Facility, guarantee the debt of some member countries.

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