Finance Minister backs Herodotou bid for top EU banking watchdog role

Cyprus’ bid for the presidency of the European Banking Authority has received backing from the finance ministry, which has been actively backing the candidacy of Constantinos Herodotou, it emerged on Wednesday.

According to Politis, the former Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) governor has made it into the final two candidates for the top post at the EU banking watchdog.

The Cypriot daily added that Herodotou’s candidacy is being actively promoted by Finance Minister Makis Keravnos...