Joti Rana (FTSE Russell): Significant Capital Inflows to Greece Expected

Joti Rana of FTSE Russell anticipates significant capital inflows to Greece and further upgrades following the country's upgrade to Developed Market status. The FTSE Russell decision, announced in October, will take effect in September 2026.

According to Joti Rana, the upgrade will increase capital inflows and could lead to a "domino effect" with further upgrades. While no immediate change in capital flows is expected at the time of reclassification, it will be extremely beneficial for Greece to be a developed market in the long term.

Joti Rana participated in the 27th Capital Link Invest in Greece Forum in New York, where the case for Greek stocks was discussed. He emphasized that the upgrade is a confirmation of the recovery of the Greek economy, with the Greek index rising by 70% at the end of November and 200% over the past five years.

Furthermore, the upgrade will lead to a reduction in the number of Greek companies in the index, with final decisions to be made in June 2026 based on the financial data of the companies. Currently, it is projected that 27 stocks will meet the requirements.