March 2022: ECB press release – ECB takes decisions related to RCB Bank phasing out its banking operations

By the European Central Bank (ECB)

  • ECB approves Cyprus’ RCB Bank’s sale of part of its loan portfolio to Hellenic Bank
  • ECB restricts RCB’s business: it cannot take new deposits, grant new loans, or make new investments
  • ECB appoints temporary administrator to work with current management and closely monitor bank’s liquidity and capital
  • RCB Bank’s voluntary phasing out of banking operations includes full repayment of depositors

Link: ECB takes decisions related to RCB Bank phasing out its banking operations