Cyprus banks ordered closed to halt panic withdrawals – Part 3
3/18/13
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Banks in Cyprus will remain closed until Thursday to prevent panic withdrawals in the wake of a surprise bailout plan that has sent money markets into a tailspin, the country’s government announced Monday.
Ministers met Monday to revise a plan to seize up to 10 per cent from bank accounts held on the Mediterranean island — the price of a deal, brokered by the European Union and the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
Cypriots and foreign investors emptied ATMs following Saturday’s unexpected 10 billion euro ($13 billion) deal under which savers must surrender up to 10 percent of bank deposits. Banks in Cyprus were due to remain closed because of a public holiday Monday.
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