2/1/2009 Government mulls 'People's Bank' » The government has confirmed that it is hoping to extend banking services at the Post Office, creating a so-called 'People's Bank'.
1/30/2009 Slovak Post claims losses of €2 million due to EC decision » Slovak Post claims it has had losses of approximately €2 million since October due to the European Commission's decision on October 7 that Slovakia must reopen its market in the field of hybrid post services, the TASR newswire wrote.
1/16/2009 European Financial Integration Report 2008 » The European Commission has released its European Financial Integration Report (EFIR) - an annual analysis of the integration in the EU financial sector and its effects on competition, efficiency, financial stability and competitiveness. EFIR also includes a progress report on EU financial services policy achievements in 2008.
1/14/2009 Deutsche Bank and Deutsche Post adjust structure of Postbank contract » Deutsche Bank AG and Deutsche Post AG have agreed on an improved transaction structure for Deutsche Bank's acquisition of Deutsche Postbank AG shares based on the previous purchase price. The contract now comprises three tranches, enabling Deutsche Bank to complete the acquisition in a more capital-efficient manner.