Press Archive 2015

Industrial growth has slowed down: Bank Austria Purchasing Managers' Index declined to 50.6 points in December 

UniCredit Bank Austria AG together with its subsidiary BAI, has sold Wien Mitte with "The Mall" shopping centre

Bank Austria's Business Indicator sinks to new annual low in November of -0.3 points 

Agreement launches UniCredit CEE Lounge within ELITE to accelerate SME growth

Growth gap mainly because of weaker domestic demand: higher inflation, higher taxes and duties and slower employment growth resulted in lower income growth

Under the cooperation arrangement with the EIB, UniCredit Leasing Austria and Bank Austria will make available to SMEs a total of EUR 230.9 million in medium-term and long-term lease financing and loans on attractive terms in the next two years 

The new bond offers 1 percent fixed interest p.a., plus the earnings opportunities inherent in the shares of 20 European companies and capital security at the end of the term

The international journalism award "Writing for CEE" was handed out for the twelfth time on Wednesday evening.

Return of domestic demand and sustained recovery in Europe will bring higher growth of 1.5 percent in 2016.

Austria’s industry is experiencing a slow recovery, supported by a stronger impetus from Europe.

Sound operating performance from customer business despite market interest rates which are at a historically low level and persistently weak economic trends

UniCredit organises first international “Hackathon” for financial apps

Significant demand means volume of private bond placement was increased from original EUR 100 million to EUR 180 million

A fully-featured ATM card on the SIM card of the smartphone

As a pioneer of barrier-free services, Bank Austria now offers personal advice through video calls for hearing impaired customers based on its SmartBanking service model

Industry accelerates again: Bank Austria Purchasing Managers' Index climbs to 53.0 points in October

Austria's food industry has still not effectively recovered after the weak growth of the 2014 fiscal year.

Recovery in Europe provided strengthening stimulus for Austrian provinces during first half of 2015

UniCredit Bank Austria AG announces that the purchase agreement for the shopping centre The Mall at Wien Mitte was signed today with Morgan Stanley Real Estate Investing (MSREI), pending approval by the antitrust authorities.

Bank Austria Business Indicator remains at 0.1 points in September: improved industry sentiment offsets poorer consumer confidence

"Trade Purchase for Buyers" – Bank Austria’s innovative solution for financing supply chains – enables companies operating on international and national levels to extend payment deadlines and thus create liquidity, without weakening the financial capacity of the supplier

Historian and best-selling author Professor Christopher Clark ("The Sleepwalkers") and Russia expert Peter Bodis of Pioneer Investments spoke about current geopolitical challenges and their impact on the markets.

"1 bis 4 Prozent Gewinnfreibetrag-Stufenzins-Wandelschuldverschreibung" (stepped-coupon convertible bond)

Combined with a selected product in the field of home savings, finance, insurance or security investments, special interest rates beckon at Bank Austria when saving

The Banker, the renowned UK-based magazine for banking and finance professionals, has awarded UniCredit "Most Innovative Investment Bank in Central and Eastern Europe 2015".

Free initial registration enables Bank Austria customers to enjoy cash back at over 500 online shops and travel websites

Investing worldwide with EURO STOXX 50, S&P 500 and NIKKEI 225: Retroactive index weighting increases earnings opportunities

Austrian market for commercial real estate very attractive – record volume for commercial real estate investments in 2014 could be beaten again in 2015

EU-CEE sub-region economies buoyed by fledging recovery in the euro area (EA) and financial markets safeguarded by strong external positions and prudent policies

UniCredit Appathon 2015 in Vienna: Bank Austria calls upon FinTech scene to get involved!

Bank Austria Business Indicator remained stable at 0.2 points in August: industrial sentiment a burden, consumers somewhat more confident

32 projects nominated for the Bank Austria Art Award. Campaign launch on 10 September 2015 at wemakeit.at

Bank Austria Wohnbaubank has launched two new WonbauAnleihe bonds for security-oriented investors

Sharper slump in Chinese growth would exert pressure on global economy

When opening an account up until 30 November 2015, students will receive a EUR 70 shopping voucher redeemable at amazon, Thalia, H&M, Hervis, Hollywood Megaplex, UCI Kinowelt or Diesel Kino

From 1 September Walter Schwarz is Head of Compliance Austria and CEE at Bank Austria, following Dr. Oliver Schütz.

Bank Austria paves the way for further Austrian issuers of covered bonds

Selected banking advisers from various financial institutions are present on "baningo" with their specialist areas

Bank Austria Purchasing Managers' Index falls to 50.5 points, but remains above growth threshold

Bank Austria Business Indicator increases slightly in July to 0.2 points: mood in industry brightens again

Sound operating performance from customer business despite persistently weak economic trends and market interest rates which are at a record low

Bank Austria Purchasing Managers’ Index on upwards trend: highest reading for eighteen months reached in July, 52.4 points

Günter Populorum, previously CFO of UniCredit Leasing Austria, to be new CEO of UniCredit Leasing Austria

Euromoney, the prestigious UK-based financial markets magazine, has presented UniCredit with nine Awards for Excellence this year, including Best Bank in Central Eastern Europe, Best Debt House in Central Eastern Europe and Best Transaction Services House in Central Eastern Europe.

EU-CEE sub-region benefits most thanks to its deeper integration with the euro area

Holiday euro worth more in Europe due to higher Austrian inflation

The new owners are planning to enhance the tourist attractions at Klopeiner See

Austria's economic development remains sluggish.

Graziano Cameli will become Chief Operating Officer, Member of the Board and Executive Vice-President at
AO UniCredit Bank Russia as of 1 July 2015 . In this position he succeeds Klaus Priverschek, who will assume other responsibilities within the Group. Graziano Cameli will be succeeded by Tamara Savoschenko as of 1 July 2015, she will be the first female CEO in the Group´s CEE network.

AfB recycles used IT hardware, installs them with Win7 and sells them with at least a 12-month guarantee at very attractive prices in both of the AfB shops and via the AfB online shop.

Founded in 1965, FactorBank AG, which has been a wholly-owned subsidiary of UniCredit Bank Austria since 2007, is clearly number one in the Austrian factoring business.

Bank Austria is now offering Fix-Floater-Anleihe 2015–2019/3, a new ErfolgsAnleihe bond for investors

Tiriac Holdings Ltd. is selling its 45 per cent shareholding interest in UniCredit Tiriac Bank S.A. to UniCredit Bank Austria AG.

Bank Austria is a fixture on the Austrian cultural landscape and one of the largest promoters of culture in the country

The eulogy was given by Governor of the Austrian central bank, Ewald Nowotny, in his capacity as chairman of the independent jury.

Furthermore, UniCredit scores number one in Austria, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Serbia, Slovenia and Ukraine.

Favourable external factors supporting economic improvement

This year's winners were from the federal states of Lower Austria and Tyrol

Mirko Bianchi gained valuable experience at large international financial institutions and international rating agencies for which he was active in major international financial centers including New York and London.

Sound performance of commercial banking business with customers, despite weak economic growth, market interest rates which are at a record low, and exchange rate effects

Bank Austria best value guarantee: top price that matches competition and protects consumers from unforeseen costs without a residual value risk

Vorarlberg led the pack in terms of growth in 2014, followed by Burgenland and Tyrol – Styria and Salzburg brought up the rear

BusinessPlanner simulates and analyses the potential effects of energy-saving measures – Bank Austria discounts licences by EUR 1000 per company

The new MegaTrend GarantieAnleihe 6/2015–12/2022 of Bank Austria offers earnings opportunities with 20 equities of international companies and capital security at maturity

Donations can now be made in all branches, online and with mobile devices free of charge

Economic growth in the eurozone, which has recently picked up and should firm to 1.4 percent in 2015 and further to 1.8 percent in 2016, ought to ensure another good year for Central and Eastern Europe in 2015.

But: contraction in employment continues in Austrian industry

Submissions welcome from all round the world – prize of EUR 5,000

Brighter sentiment among consumers and European industry reaches Austria

Commercial real estate investments rose by 70 percent to EUR 460 million in Hungary in 2014

15 percent of Austrians live with a disability and one third of the population is affected by a disability, either themselves or through someone close to them

Focus on fund advisory services from 7 to 17 April in all branches and via video telephony offered through the bank's SmartBanking services

Submissions invited from now until 17 May 2015
Total of EUR 90,000 in funding awarded throughout Austria to non-profit initiatives, organisations and associations

Bank Austria economists anticipate economic effect of +0.4 per cent of GDP in 2016 from the tax reform

Weak demand ensures sharp fall in production

Building activity is weak, with building construction not yet gathering pace and the momentum from civil engineering disappearing – stabilisation and growth in the latter not expected until later this year.

The advisory centre in Mödling is spread over 550 m2 on three floors with 66 staff, who provide services for approximately 13,000 private and corporate customers as well as private banking customers.

The new MegaTrend GarantieAnleihe 4/2015–4/2022 of Bank Austria offers earnings opportunities with 20 equities of international companies and capital security at maturity.

The Austrian economy is making no headway at present after the mild improvement in the economic climate at the start of the year.

Bank Austria’s MobileBanking app enables business banking anytime, anywhere: Enterprises can now query their account information, initiate and sign transfers or buy and sell securities.

The situation in Austrian industry hardly changed in February compared with the previous month. In contrast to the rest of Europe, where improvements can already be felt, there are still no signs of an economic recovery.

Mr. Mitov will be responsible for macro-economic research for Central and Eastern Europe, taking over the leadership of UniCredit's highly rated research team for the region.

Sales for printing companies contract by 1 percent in 2014; sales volumes drop below EUR 2.3 billion

Mortgage covered bond 2015/2025 (EUR 500 million, 0.75%) from UniCredit Bank Austria AG with a term of ten years and a coupon of 0.75 percent was priced and placed today.

Bank Austria received this coveted award as one of Europe’s top employers for the fifth consecutive year

Bank Austria's Business Indicator exits negative territory at start of year with modest upwards movement

Sound operating performance from customer business despite persistently weak credit demand, low market interest rates and exchange rate effects

UniCredit Private Banking has again been recognized for its excellent services

While industrial activity is slowly improving in Europe, Austrian industry is not yet in the best of form in early 2015.

The main criteria used to select the winners were transaction volume, geographical reach, customer service, competitive pricing and innovative technologies

Although lending growth in CESEE has remained weak recently, a cross-country breakdown shows some more encouraging trends.

In the current climate of low interest rates, a growing number of people are looking for alternative, more promising ways to invest.

The faltering economic recovery in the eurozone and the weak global trade will continue to widen the differences between the individual countries of Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) in 2015

Following the evaluation of the entire portfolio of equity interests which are not part of its core business, UniCredit Bank Austria has decided to start the sale of the real estate portfolio of the Immobilien Holding GmbH Group on 7 January 2015 through a structured sales process. The tender procedure is open to Austrian and foreign investors and is planned to be completed by autumn 2015.