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Press Archive 2006

  • 26.02.2006
    Russia: on the brink of presidential elections on 2 March

    On March 2nd the Russians are asked to elect a new president and on the brink of this election the political elite shows what is crucial to them: a strong economy.

  • 09.01.2006
    BA-CA to acquire Russian IMB

    Bank Austria Creditanstalt (BA-CA) will take over the majority interest in International Moscow Bank (IMB). With total assets of about US$ 7.7 billion, IMB is the ninth-largest Russian bank.

  • 29.12.2006
    BA-CA Purchasing Manager's Index in December:
    Industrial sector still steaming ahead at the end of the year, but past its peak

    The BA-CA Purchasing Manager's Index consolidated somewhat in December after climbing to a new record in November, slipping back from 58.9 to 57.7.

  • 28.12.2006
    BA-CA acquires a 20 per cent interest in Russian bank IMB

    Bank Austria Creditanstalt (BA-CA) has today finalised the acquisition of a 19.77 per cent shareholding of International Moscow Bank (IMB) from VTB Bank (France) SA (previously Banque Commerciale pour l’Europe du Nord-EUROBANK) for a price of US$395 million.

  • 28.12.2006
    BA-CA acquires a 20 per cent interest in Russian bank IMB

    Bank Austria Creditanstalt (BA-CA) has today finalised the acquisition of a 19.77 per cent shareholding of International Moscow Bank (IMB) from VTB Bank (France) SA (previously Banque Commerciale pour l’Europe du Nord-EUROBANK) for a price of US$395 million.

  • 27.12.2006
    Bulgaria and Romania will benefit from EU accession

    Favoured by EU accession on 1 January 2007, Bulgaria and Romania will achieve stronger economic growth in the coming year. Both countries have been undergoing a far-reaching transformation process aimed at making significant progress which resulted in a success story for both countries.

  • 21.12.2006
    Holiday Euro Winter 2006:
    Higher competitiveness of Austrian holidays reduces value of holiday euro abroad in last five years

    The 'holiday euro' of Austrians this year will be worth roughly the same as compared with December 2005. The USA and Asia in particular have become cheaper as holiday countries in comparison to the previous year, which is primarily attributable to the strong euro.

  • 20.12.2006
    BA-CA signs an agreement to acquire the Russian broker ATON

    Bank Austria Creditanstalt (BA-CA), a member of UniCredit Group, has today signed an agreement to acquire the institutional business of Aton Capital Group, a Russian Investment Bank, which includes ZAO Aton Broker and Aton International Ltd (together the “the Aton Institutional Business”) for a purchase price of US$424 million.

  • 20.12.2006
    BA-CA signs an agreement to acquire the Russian broker ATON
  • 20.12.2006
    BA-CA signs agreement to acquire the Russian broker ATON

    Bank Austria Creditanstalt (BA-CA), a member of UniCredit Group, has today signed an agreement to acquire the institutional business of Aton Capital Group, a Russian Investment Bank, which includes ZAO Aton Broker and Aton International Ltd (together the “the Aton Institutional Business”) for a purchase price of US$424 million.

  • 15.12.2006
    BA-CA Economic Indicator:
    Consumption assumes mantle from exports, yet growth still weaker in 2007

    In November, the business indicator of Bank Austria Creditanstalt (BA-CA) rose once again, moving from an adjusted 4.1 in October to 4.2. "Despite its already lofty position our indicator continued to rise in November", said Marianne Kager, chief economist at BA-CA.

  • 14.12.2006
    Sectoral Report of Bank Austria Creditanstalt Economics & Market Analysis: Business is good

    Austrian retail trade has expanded this year by roughly 3 percent, generating sales revenue of approximately EUR 46 billion, as revealed by the latest sectoral report published by the economic researchers at Bank Austria Creditanstalt (BA-CA).

  • 04.12.2006
    BA-CA to acquire UniCredit's banking subsidiaries in CEE
    (excluding Poland)

    Following today's resolution of BA-CA's Management Board, BA-CA will acquire UniCredit's banking subsidiaries in Bulgaria, Croatia, Romania, Slovakia, the Czech Republic and Turkey.

  • 04.12.2006
    BA-CA to acquire UniCredit's banking subsidiaries in CEE
    (excluding Poland)

    Following today's resolution of BA-CA's Management Board, BA-CA will acquire UniCredit's banking subsidiaries in Bulgaria, Croatia, Romania, Slovakia, the Czech Republic and Turkey.

  • 04.12.2006
    BA-CA Managing Board passes resolution to increase BA-CA's share capital
  • 29.11.2006
    Yuri Tverskoy designated as the President of the Board of Management of International Moscow Bank

    Yuri Tverskoy has been designated for the position of the President of the Managing Board and Chief Executive Officer of International Moscow Bank (IMB). He will succeed Ilkka Salonen, who leaves the bank to take over new responsibilities outside of the Group.

  • 29.11.2006
    Historical Commission presents comprehensive report on BA-CA’s predecessors during the Nazi period

    After five years, the independent, international Historical Commission created by Bank Austria Creditanstalt (BA-CA) in 2000 has completed its work entitled "Austrian Banks and Savings Banks under National Socialism and in the Post-War Period".

  • 28.11.2006
    BA-CA finances infrastructure projects in Sri Lanka

    The Sri Lankan Deputy Secretary to the Treasury R.A. Jayatissa and Angelo Rizzuti, head of International Trade Finance at Bank Austria Creditanstalt (BA-CA) today signed a financing agreement for a road construction project worth more than EUR 10 million.

  • 28.11.2006
    BA-CA Purchasing Managers’ Index in November:
    Industry picks up the pace again, PMI reaches record high

    Austrian industry will be powering full speed ahead until the end of the year. Sitting at 58.9 the PMI rose by another 0.9 points compared to October.

  • 20.11.2006
    Environment for Bond Markets Remains Constructive

    The global economy is showing strong growth for the fourth consecutive year. The key question for the financial markets now boils down to how pronounced the economic downturn will be next year.

  • 15.11.2006
    BA-CA Business Indictor:
    Moving briskly into the new year

    In October, the business indicator of Bank Austria Creditanstalt (BA-CA) once again rose, moving from 4.0 to 4.2. According to Marianne Kager, chief economist at BA-CA, one explanation for the rise in the indicator was that “business sentiment hit a level in October that has not been seen in the last 16 years.

  • 15.11.2006
    South East Europe booming

    Amidst a positive international economic environment, Central and Eastern Europe will be able to build on the economic successes of previous years again in 2006.

  • 14.11.2006
    Results for the first nine months of 2006:
    Bank Austria Creditanstalt on track to achieve record results in 2006

    Bank Austria Creditanstalt (BA-CA) significantly improved its results in the first nine months of 2006 compared with the same period of the previous year.

  • 14.11.2006
    Bank Austria Creditanstalt's first nine months results 2006
  • 14.11.2006
    Bank Austria Creditanstalt Job Notice:
    Heinz Gruber in charge of sales at BA-CA Leasing

    Heinz Gruber (40) is the head of sales at Bank Austria Creditanstalt Leasing (BA-CA Leasing). In this position, Mr. Gruber is responsible for cross-division regional sales in all of Austria's provinces, for product development and for BA-CA Leasing's channel and construction management throughout Austria.

  • 14.11.2006
    Results for the first nine months of 2006:
    Bank Austria Creditanstalt on track to achieve record results in 2006

    Bank Austria Creditanstalt (BA-CA) significantly improved its results in the first nine months of 2006 compared with the same period of the previous year. Net income after taxes and minority interests rose by 86 per cent to EUR 1.5 billion (first nine months of 2005: EUR 824 million)

  • 13.11.2006
    "Writing for CEE" 2006 Prize Winners Announced

    The journalism prize "Writing for CEE" 2006 was awarded to Bosnian journalist Šefik Dautbegović.

  • 09.11.2006
    New brand architecture of UniCredit Group in CEE

    With the integration of HVB Group, including Bank Austria Creditanstalt and its subsidiaries in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE), UniCredit Group has reached new dimensions: it operates by far the leading banking network in the region with about 3,000 branches in 17 CEE countries.

  • 07.11.2006
    Capital Invest Becomes Pioneer Investments Austria

    The starting signal has been given for Pioneer Investments Austria: Tomorrow, Capital Investment, the capital investment company of Bank Austria Creditanstalt (BA-CA) Group will officially change its name to Pioneer Investments Austria.

  • 07.11.2006
    Bank Austria Creditanstalt Job Notice:
    Martin Frank Appointed Head of Sales Corporate Customers

    Bank Austria Creditanstalt (BA-CA) has placed its Austrian corporate customer relations under a new management. Martin Frank, 49, has recently been appointed head of the Corporate Customers and Public Sector department.

  • 06.11.2006
    One in five persons in CEE puts money aside for their retirement

    In the countries of Central and Eastern Europe, almost half of the active population has started or is considering investing in an additional private pension on top of the state pension.

  • 06.11.2006
    Further step in restructuring the CEE business taken

    Bank Austria Creditanstalt (BA-CA) has finalised the sale of Bank BPH, its Polish subsidiary, to UniCredit Group.

  • 03.11.2006
    Further step in restructuring the CEE business taken

    Bank Austria Creditanstalt (BA-CA) has finalised the sale of Bank BPH, its Polish subsidiary, to UniCredit Group. The closing took place on 3 November 2006. The transaction was approved by the Austrian Financial Market Authority (FMA).

  • 30.10.2006
    BA-CA Purchasing Managers' Index in October:
    Rising Employment and Sales Prices Confirm Strong Level of Industrial Activity

    Although the BA-CA PMI dipped slightly to 58.0 compared to 58.2 in September, it remained at a very high level.

  • 27.10.2006
    BA-CA Savings Barometer:
    For the first time saving for retirement becomes the Number 1 reason for saving in Austria

    For the first time, saving for retirement has become the Number 1 reason for Austrians' saving. Saving for retirement and the future was cited by 76.4% of all those asked about their reasons for saving and investing.

  • 27.10.2006
    Mediacom wins UniCredit Group media pitch

    Mediacom was selected as UniCredit Group's sole media agency. The agency won the international pitch for media planning and media buying conducted by the UniCredit Group. Mediacom was already the media agency of Bank Austria Creditanstalt (BA-CA) in Austria and in Central and Eastern Europe.

  • 24.10.2006
    Bank Austria Creditanstalt Job Notice:
    Gerhard Deschkan Appointed Head of Strategic Risk Management

    Gerhard Deschkan (39) has been appointed head of strategic risk management at Bank Austria Creditanstalt (BA-CA). He has succeeded Jürgen Kullnigg (45), who has become head of the "Credit Operations Area" within the UniCredit Group.

  • 24.10.2006
    Erich Hampel will become the new chairman of the board of trustees of "Immobilien Privatstiftung" and of "B & C Privatstiftung"

    Erich Hampel, Chairman of the Managing Board of Bank Austria Creditanstalt, will take over, in both foundations, the function of Gerhard Randa, who retired as a bank executive with effect from 30 September 2006 and on that occasion resigned from his function as chairman of "B&C Privatstiftung" and of "Immobilien Privatstiftung".

  • 23.10.2006
    BA-CA Real Invest to Sell Portfolio in Prague and Warsaw

    BA-CA Real Invest will be selling a package of seven business properties in Prague and Warsaw at the beginning of 2007. Some of the buildings are assets in closed real estate funds, and some held by the company itself.

  • 20.10.2006
    Austrians invest 153 euros a month in saving for their old age

    Providing for one's old age is becoming ever more important as a reason for saving. Those Austrians who invest in a private pension save, so they tell us, on average 153 euros per month towards their old age pension.

  • 18.10.2006
    Sectoral Report of Bank Austria Creditanstalt Economics Department:
    Austrian automobile trade feeling the pinch

    The Austrian automobile trade has little growth potential to fall back on. This is revealed by the latest sectoral report published by the economic researchers at Bank Austria Creditanstalt (BA-CA).

  • 17.10.2006
    BA-CA Business Indicator:
    Business Indicator Rises Again Due to External Demand

    The business indicator of Bank Austria Creditanstalt (BA-CA) rose from 3.6 to 4.0 in September.

  • 05.10.2006
    Bulgarian Dimova wins "Eastern European Literature Award"

    Her novel "Maikite" (The Mothers) has earned Bulgarian Teodora Dimova the "Eastern European Literature Award" which includes prize money of 7,500 Euro.

  • 4.10.2006
    Phishing: BA-CA sets a transfer limit for OnlineB@nking

    By tomorrow Bank Austria Creditanstalt (BA-CA) introduces a EUR 1,500 limit for online banking transfers in an effort to protect its OnlineB@nking customers.

  • 02.10.2006
    BA-CA a full member on the Warsaw Stock Exchange

    Bank Austria Creditanstalt (BA-CA) has become a full member on the equity and the derivatives market on the Warsaw Stock Exchange.

  • 27.09.2006
    BA-CA Real Invest in Cooperation with the Soravia Group

    The Soravia Group has brought a partner on board to help carry out its latest “Mega” project in Sofia.

  • 28.09.2006
    BA-CA Purchasing Managers' Index in September:
    Industry steps on the gas

    The Purchasing Managers' Index of Bank Austria Creditanstalt (BA-CA) rose strongly again in September to 58.2 compared to 56.3 in August, thus almost topping its record high of 58.4.

  • 27.09.2006
    BA-CA Company Kindergarten in Leopold Moses Gasse

    Run by the non-profit organisation Kinderfreunde in Vienna, the BA-CA company kindergarten in Leopold Moses Gasse in Vienna’s Leopoldstadt celebrated its ten year anniversary today.

  • 27.09.2006
    BA-CA comments on assertions made by a London-based hedge fund: BA-CA's new role within UniCredit Group is substantially strengthening BA-CA

    Bank Austria Creditanstalt (BA-CA) comments on public assertions made by the London-based hedge fund Polygon Investment Partners.

  • 26.09.2006
    BA-CA comments on assertions made by a London-based hedge fund:
    BA-CA's new role within UniCredit Group is substantially strengthening BA-CA

    Bank Austria Creditanstalt (BA-CA) comments on public assertions made by the London-based hedge fund Polygon Investment Partners.

  • 22.09.2006
    Vienna stock market equities: earnings barometer points towards sunshine

    It is rather comforting taking a first look at the year 2008, which looks like being the seventh year in a row with rising earnings for the Vienna stock market.

  • 20.09.2006
    BA-CA increases support for local clients in international expansion

    Bank Austria Creditanstalt (BA-CA) is already focusing on a key strategy in its corporate client business: it wants to provide increased assistance to local clients in expanding their operations world-wide.

  • 15.09.2006
    BA-CA SME Financing Specialist EK Fin Sells the Viennese Speciality Coatings Manufacturer Rembrandtin to Ring Holding

    BA-CA’s SME financing specialist EK Fin is to sell its 100% stake in the Viennese speciality coatings manufacturer Rembrandtin to the Austrian Ring Holding company. The strategic investor plans to expand Rembrandtin’s business still further.

  • 14.09.2006
    Recent Survey: Majority of Companies Work Without Planning Process

    The majority of Austrian companies with annual turnover in excess of 700.000 euros do not have a corporate planning process.

  • 12.09.2006
    UniCredit Group takes further key steps towards its targeted organization structure

    Today the UniCredit Group has made some further important decisions with regards to the announced reorganisation of the Group.

  • 12.09.2006
    UniCredit Group takes further key steps towards its targeted organization structure
  • 08.09.2006
    BA-CA decides not to bid for the acquisition of BAWAG P.S.K.

    Bank Austria Creditanstalt (BA-CA) will not be submitting a non-binding bid for the acquisition of BAWAG P.S.K.

  • 08.09.2006
    BA-CA decides not to bid for the acquisition of BAWAG P.S.K.

    Bank Austria Creditanstalt (BA-CA) will not be submitting a non-binding bid for the acquisition of BAWAG P.S.K.

  • 06.09.2006
    Merger of HVB Bank Romania and Banca Tiriac finalised

    The merger between HVB Bank Romania and Banca Ţiriac, the Romanian subsidiaries of Bank Austria Creditanstalt, has been successfully finalized on 1 September 2006.

  • 06.09.2006
    Merger of HVB Bank Romania and Banca Tiriac finalised

    The merger between HVB Bank Romania and Banca Ţiriac, the Romanian subsidiaries of Bank Austria Creditanstalt, has been successfully finalized on 1 September 2006. The resulting new bank operates under the name HVB Ţiriac Bank and ranks fourth on the Romanian banking market.

  • 31.08.2006
    BA-CA SME finance specialist EK Fin acquires stake in MFT

    EK Mittelstandsfinanzierungs AG (EK Fin) has acquired an approximately 74 per cent stake in MFT - Multifunktionale Trainingsgeräte GmbH. The purchase price will not be disclosed.

  • 30.08.2006
    BA-CA Purchasing Managers’ Index in August:
    Industry moves into autumn with full order books

    The BA-CA Purchasing Managers’ Index once again dipped slightly in August to 56.3 compared to July (57.1), reaching the lowest level since February. Nevertheless, a reading of 56.3 still indicates very brisk industrial production.

  • 18.08.2006
    BA-CA Economic Indicator:
    Economic Indicator Hits Highest Level Since 2000

    The Bank Austria Creditanstalt (BA-CA) Group Economics economic indicator rose again in July to 3.8 per cent, the highest level seen since 2000.

  • 11.08.2006
    BA-CA sets up "regional centres" to offer corporate customers better international support

    Bank Austria Creditanstalt (BA-CA) is now able to offer corporate customers a special range of services tailored to meet the particular needs of medium-sized enterprises.

  • 04.08.2006
    UniCredit and BA-CA take key steps for organisation of CEE business

    UniCredit transfers its CEE banking shareholdings to BA-CA (including Turkey, excluding Poland); BA-CA sells Polish subsidiary Bank BPH to UniCredit

  • 04.08.2006
    UniCredit and BA-CA take key steps for organisation of CEE business

    UniCredit transfers its CEE banking shareholdings to BA-CA (including Turkey, excluding Poland); BA-CA sells Polish subsidiary Bank BPH to UniCredit

  • 04.08.2006
    Results for the first six months of 2006:
    Bank Austria Creditanstalt's operating profit up by 49 per cent

    Bank Austria Creditanstalt (BA-CA) significantly improved its results in the first half of 2006. Operating profit rose by 49.1 per cent to EUR 854 million (first half of 2005: EUR 573 million).

  • 04.08.2006
    UniCredit and BA-CA take key steps for the organisation of the CEE business
  • 04.08.2006
    Bank Austria Creditanstalt's first six months results 2006
  • 04.08.2006
    Results for the first six months of 2006:
    Bank Austria Creditanstalt's operating profit up by 49 per cent

    Bank Austria Creditanstalt (BA-CA) significantly improved its results in the first half of 2006. Operating profit rose by 49.1 per cent to EUR 854 million (first half of 2005: EUR 573 million).

  • 31.07.2006
    InvestorsCircle at Summer Theatre in Reichenau

    The InvestorsCircle of Bank Austria Creditanstalt (BA-CA) invited its members to the summer theatre festival at Reichenau an der Rax on Sunday for this year's benefit gala.

  • 28.07.2006
    BA-CA Purchasing Managers Index in July:
    Growing Employment in Industry

    After the extremely high level reached in June (58.0), the BA-CA Purchasing Managers' Index has fallen back slightly to 57.1.

  • 24.07.2006
    BA-CA Leasing Subsidiary LEASFINANZ Obtains Banking Licence
    In addition to offering all forms of leasing financing, BA-CA Leasing’s subsidiary LEASFINANZ is now permitted to offer loans.
  • 24.07.2006
    Gold medal at Global Investor’s 20 years celebration

    Bank Austria Creditanstalt (BA-CA) and its Central and Eastern European operations were awarded for their long term achievements in the region.

  • 21.07.2006
    Bank Austria Creditanstalt Asset Allocation for Q3 2006:
    Risk aversion on the markets has risen

    The correction on the international stock markets which started in May continued at the beginning of the third quarter. On the one hand, geopolitical issues have come to the fore again (violence in the Middle East), on the other, the reporting season in the USA has clearly been mixed so far.

  • 20.07.2006
    ATX on Holiday

    The Vienna Stock Exchange is not expected to generate much excitement during the summer months with all indicators pointing to a sideways movement.

  • 19.07.2006
    Bank Austria Creditanstalt Job Notes:
    Siegfried Prietl is new managing director of BA-CA Finanzservice

    Bank Austria Creditanstalt (BA-CA) Finanzservice has expanded its executive management team with the appointment of Siegfried Prietl.

  • 19.07.2006
    Bank Austria Creditanstalt wins several Euromoney awards

    Bank Austria Creditanstalt (BA-CA), a member of the UniCredit Group, has received a series of awards from the British financial magazine "Euromoney" in recognition of its activities and achievements in Central and Eastern Europe.

  • 17.07.2006
    Holiday Euro Summer 2006:
    Weaker Currencies Raise the Value of the "Holiday Euro"

    This year the Austrians' holiday euro will be worth slightly more compared to summer 2005 – although on average by only 1%.

  • 17.07.2006
    Alessandro Profumo is the new Chairman of Bank Austria Creditanstalt's Supervisory Board
    Alessandro Profumo is the new Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Bank Austria Creditanstalt. Mr Profumo (49) is Chief Executive Officer of UniCredit and has so far been a member of BA-CA's Supervisory Board. He succeeds Carlo Salvatori (65).
  • 17.07.2006
    Alessandro Profumo is the new Chairman of Bank Austria Creditanstalt's Supervisory Board
    Alessandro Profumo is the new Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Bank Austria Creditanstalt. Mr Profumo (49) is Chief Executive Officer of UniCredit and has so far been a member of BA-CA's Supervisory Board. He succeeds Carlo Salvatori (65).
  • 14.07.2006
    BA-CA Savings Barometer: Austrians save EUR 197 every month

    Austrians save their money. Statistically speaking, each and every Austrian, from infants to grandparents, will save EUR 197 per month  in 2006.

  • 12.07.2006
    Cycle of Worldwide Interest Rate Hikes Remains Measured

    The policy of the central banks is currently the main factor driving the markets. The main reason for this is fears that the central banks could carry interest rate hikes to excess.

  • 12.07.2006
    Journalism Prize „Writing for CEE”: Final Submission Date on 31 July 2006

    For the third time, Bank Austria Creditanstalt (BA-CA), a member of the UniCredit Group, in collaboration with APA - Austria Presse Agentur is awarding the prestigious journalism prize “Writing for CEE”.

  • 10.07.2006
    Co-operation BA-CA and KfW: EUR 150 million low interest loans for Austrian SMEs

    Bank Austria Creditanstalt (BA-CA) has received EUR 150 million from Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau (KfW) with which to extend low interest loans.

  • 07.07.2006
    BA-CA Increases its Holding in WED

    Bank Austria Creditanstalt (BA-CA) has acquired a further 20 per cent of the shares in WED – Wiener Entwicklungsgesellschaft für den Donauraum AG, increasing its direct interest in WED from 18 to 38 per cent.

  • 30.06.2006
    BA-CA completes sale of Croatian subsidiary Splitska banka

    Bank Austria Creditanstalt (BA-CA), a member of the UniCredit Group, completed the sale of its Croatian banking subsidiary HVB Splitska banka to Société Générale, the French banking group.

  • 29.06.2006
    Eastern European Literature Award Presented for the First Time

    On Monday, June 26, 2006, an international jury convened to decide the first winners of the Eastern European Literature Award.

  • 29.06.2006
    BA-CA Purchasing Managers’ Index in June:
    Setting a Brisk Pace: Austrian Industry Offers a Pleasant Surprise

    After a slight dip in May the BA-CA Purchasing Managers’ Index rose again appreciably in June – from 56.7 to 58.0. Index readings above 50 indicate growth.

  • 26.06.2006
    T-Mobile Austria and BA-CA in cooperation

    From October 2006 Bank Austria Creditanstalt (BA-CA) will take over payments processing for the wireless provider T-Mobile Austria.

  • 19.06.2006
    HVB Leasing will commence operations in Ukraine in July

    BA-CA Leasing has established a subsidiary in Ukraine in spring this year. In a next step HVB Bank Ukraine will take over a minority stake in this company of up to 9.9% and a capital injection from shareholders of 1 ml. USD is planned.

  • 16.06.2006
    EUR 450 Million Capital Injection for BAWAG P.S.K.
    Austrian Banks and Insurance Companies Agree to Provide Support

    The Oesterreichische Nationalbank (OeNB), the largest Austrian banks and insurance companies as well as the Austrian federal government have agreed on a support deal to ensure normal operations at BAWAG P.S.K. until the group’s planned sale. Prior to this decision, several key legal issues had been clarified by the Austrian Financial Market Authority and the Federal Ministry of Finance.

  • 21.05.2006
    Retail banking trends in Central and Eastern Europe:
    live now, pay later

    The volume of personal loans in the countries in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) has increased tenfold since 2000. In the general process of catching up, demand for loans is growing strongly.

  • 11.05.2006
    Results for the first three months of 2006:
    Bank Austria Creditanstalt gets off to an excellent start in 2006

    In the first quarter of 2006, Bank Austria Creditanstalt (BA-CA) significantly improved its results.

  • 11.05.2006
    Bank Austria Creditanstalt's first quarter results 2006
  • 11.05.2006
    Results for the first three months of 2006:
    Bank Austria Creditanstalt gets off to an excellent start in 2006

    In the first quarter of 2006, Bank Austria Creditanstalt (BA-CA) significantly improved its results. Operating profit rose by 65 per cent to EUR 405 million (first quarter of 2005: EUR 245 million).

  • 05.05.2006
    BA-CA plans vigorous expansion of its Russia business

    Bank Austria Creditanstalt (BA-CA) is planning a vigorous expansion of its business in Russia. International Moscow Bank (IMB), currently still a subsidiary of HypoVereinsbank, is to become part of the BA-CA network at the end of 2006.

  • 03.05.2006
    Bank Austria Creditanstalt expands its Managing Board

    Bank Austria Creditanstalt (BA-CA) expands its Managing Board by two members to a total of eight persons. Pursuant to a resolution passed by the Supervisory Board at its meeting today, Werner Kretschmer (42) and Andrea Moneta (41) will join the Managing Board of BA-CA as new members.

  • 03.05.2006
    Bank Austria Creditanstalt expands its Managing Board

    Bank Austria Creditanstalt (BA-CA) expands its Managing Board by two members to a total of eight persons. Pursuant to a resolution passed by the Supervisory Board at its meeting today, Werner Kretschmer (42) and Andrea Moneta (41) will join the Managing Board of BA-CA as new members.

  • 03.05.2006
    Global Finance names BA-CA Best Bank in CEE

    Bank Austria Creditanstalt (BA-CA) has come out Best Bank in Central and Eastern Europe from the “Best Emerging Markets Banks 2006” survey conducted by Global Finance.

  • 26.04.2006
    Plans for Supervisory Board changes at Bank Austria Creditanstalt

    The Annual General Meeting of Bank Austria Creditanstalt (BA-CA) will take place on 4 May 2006.

  • 20.04.2006
    BA-CA sells Croatian subsidiary HVB Splitska banka

    Bank Austria Creditanstalt (BA-CA), a member of UniCredit Group since November 2005, sells its Croatian banking subsidiary HVB Splitska banka to Société Générale, the French banking group.

  • 20.04.2006
    BA-CA sells Croatian subsidiary HVB Splitska banka

    Bank Austria Creditanstalt (BA-CA), a member of UniCredit Group since November 2005, sells its Croatian banking subsidiary HVB Splitska banka to Société Générale, the French banking group.

  • 20.04.2006
    BA-CA sells Croatian subsidiary HVB Splitska banka
  • 30.03.2006
    CA IB at the top of important research rankings

    CA IB once more has been awarded for its research capabilities by leading industry magazines. Institutional Investor as well as AQ Research named CA IB best research providers in Hungary and Poland. Furthermore, the outstanding winner of AQ Research’s Turkish small cap survey is an employee of CA IB.

  • 29.03.2006
    BA-CA / wiiw study:
    The new European tigers

    Over the last decade, the CEE countries have gained a strong competitive position in a global comparison.
  • 22.03.2006
    BA-CA results for the 2005 financial year:
    Best results in the history of Bank Austria Creditanstalt

    In 2005 the Bank Austria Creditanstalt Group (BA-CA) achieved record results. Net income before taxes and minority interests rose by 51.5 per cent to EUR 1.3 billion (2004: EUR 859 million).

  • 22.03.2006
    Bank Austria Creditanstalt's full year results for 2005
  • 22.03.2006
    BA-CA results for the 2005 financial year:
    Best results in the history of Bank Austria Creditanstalt

    In 2005 the Bank Austria Creditanstalt Group (BA-CA) achieved record results. Net income before taxes and minority interests rose by 51.5 per cent to EUR 1.3 billion (2004: EUR 859 million).

  • 17.03.2006
    CA IB creates Emerging Europe Real Estate Index (CA IB REX)

    CA IB created a new index that reflects the enormous interest in the real estate sector for Emerging Europe investors from around the world: the CA IB Emerging Europe Real Estate Index (CA IB REX).

  • 14.03.2006
    Shareholders’ agreement on BA-CA's role within UniCredit Group, to be submitted to the competent bodies of the respective parties

    A shareholders’ agreement on the future role of Bank Austria Creditanstalt ("BA-CA") within UniCredit Group is going to be reached soon on the basis of the outcome of the negotiations held between UniCredito Italiano S.p.A. ("UniCredit"), Bayerische Hypovereinsbank A.G.("HVB"), BA-CA, Privatstiftung zur Verwaltung ("AVZ", an Austrian private foundation) and the Betriebsratsfonds ("BR Funds", the Workers Council Fund).

  • 14.03.2006
    Shareholders’ agreement on BA-CA's role within UniCredit Group, to be submitted to the competent bodies of the respective parties

    - BA-CA will become CEE sub-holding company within UniCredit Group
    - BA-CA responsible for a market with more than 300 million people in 24 countries
    - Capital base and profit potential increase significantly
    - All necessary intra-group transactions will be at arm’s length

  • 14.03.2006
    Shareholders’ agreement on BA-CA's role within UniCredit Group, to be submitted to the competent bodies of the respective parties
  • 10.03.2006
    BA-CA's Custody dominates the industry's most important surveys

    Thursday night, Bank Austria Creditanstalt (BA-CA) and its Central and Eastern European network achieved numerous awards for their extraordinary achievements at Global Custodian’s awards ceremony in London.

  • 01.03.2006
    Stefan Ermisch named COO of Multinationals & Investment Banking Division of UniCredit Group, Johann Strobl nominated as CFO of Bank Austria Creditanstalt

    Stefan Ermisch, currently a member of the Managing Board of Bank Austria Creditanstalt (BA-CA) as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), has been appointed Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the global Multinationals & Investment Banking Division of UniCredit, based in Munich.

  • 01.03.2006
    Stefan Ermisch named COO of Multinationals & Investment Banking Division of UniCredit Group, Johann Strobl nominated as CFO of Bank Austria Creditanstalt

    Stefan Ermisch, currently a member of the Managing Board of Bank Austria Creditanstalt (BA-CA) as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), has been appointed Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the global Multinationals & Investment Banking Division of UniCredit, based in Munich.

  • 20.02.2006
    Changes in the Managing Board of HVB Bank Hungary

    In April, there will be two changes within the top management of HVB Bank Hungary. Matthias Kunsch, Chief Executive Officer of HVB Bank Hungary, and Ágnes Doffek, Managing Board member responsible for corporate banking, decided to leave the bank for retirement.

  • 31.01.2006
    BA-CA Commentary: How secure is the energy supply in the New Europe?

    Over the coming 25 years, the new Member States (NMS) will converge to the EU-15 in terms of energy consumption. The energy intensity of their production will decrease. However, given the current high level, energy consumption of the NMS will remain far above the EU-15 level.

  • 25.01.2006
    General Meeting elects three new members to Supervisory Board of Bank Austria Creditanstalt

    At a General Meeting held in the afternoon today, Mr Carlo Salvatori, Mr Alessandro Profumo and Mr Sergio Ermotti were elected as new members of the Supervisory Board of Bank Austria Creditanstalt (BA-CA).

  • 26.01.2006
    General Meeting elects three new members to Supervisory Board of Bank Austria Creditanstalt

    At a General Meeting held in the afternoon today, Mr Carlo Salvatori, Mr Alessandro Profumo and Mr Sergio Ermotti were elected as new members of the Supervisory Board of Bank Austria Creditanstalt (BA-CA).

  • 17.01.2006
    Turkey – investing into the new convergence story

    The importance of Turkey as a strategic partner for the EU has again come to the limelight, following the issue of Russian gas exports to the EU through the Ukraine.

  • 16.01.2006
    New Management of merged HVB Tiriac Bank has been designated

    Bank Austria Creditanstalt has designated the members of the board for the future “HVB Tiriac Bank”, its Romanian subsidiary.

  • 30.12.2005
    Bank Austria Creditanstalt acquires Nova Banjalucka Banka

    Today, Bank Austria Creditanstalt (BA-CA) acquired the majority share of 83.27 per cent in Nova Banjalucka Banka (NBB) in Republika Srpska, Bosnia & Herzegovina (BiH). The sellers of the 83.27 per cent majority interest are Mr. Dragoljub Lekic and European Construction Ltd. The remaining 16.73 per cent are owned by minority shareholders.

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