Austria: Expert Paper for Hypo Group’s Bad Bank

People ♦ Published: January 13, 2014; 20:38 ♦ (Vindobona)

An expert paper about possible downsizing options for state-controlled problem bank Hypo Group Alpe Adria is expected to be handed in to the government until the middle of the week.

Austria: Expert Paper for Hypo Group’s Bad Bank / Picture: © Vindobona.org

Both Klaus Liebscher, head of the bank’s task force, and Ewald Nowotny, governor of the Austrian National Bank (OeNB), have presented different options in November. Finance experts consider a downsizing unit without the participation of Austrian banks the most likely decision. This, however, would be the most expensive alternative for Austrian taxpayers.

However, supporters of…