- France: the French Minister for the Economy has selected five candidates for the takeover of BANQUE HERVET, currently being privatized. In line, remain: BNP PARIBAS, CCF-HSBC, CREDIT DU NORD allied to DEXIA and GROUPAMA, the only insurance company on the list. The banks net assets are estimated at FF 1.4 bn with a workforce of 1,400 and 85 branches. See EI of 6 January. - Greece: Greece has selected proposals on the part of six investors or consortia for the acquisition of a stake in the...