Press Archive 2017

27.12.2017
ORBI Tower: Bank Austria Real Invest is the new owner
The ORBI Tower – „the New World of Work“ in TownTown, 1030 Vienna, has been handed over to the new owners.

19.12.2017
UniCredit Bank Austria industry overview
Manufacturing and services industry boost business sentiment at year-end 2017
The results of company surveys performed across a wide spectrum of sectors in the third quarter of 2017 point to a very favourable performance.

18.12.2017
Social Impact Banking
UniCredit launches new programme to help develop a more equitable and
Milan, December 18, 2017 – UniCredit today launched Social Impact Banking, its new programme to foster
positive social impacts by supporting individuals, micro-enterprises and social initiatives.

13.12.2017
UniCredit Bank Austria economic appraisal 2018/19:
Robust economic growth to continue in 2018 – growing economic headwinds not expected until 2019
The global economy picked up at a robust pace in 2017, with growth accelerating to an estimated 3.6%, a seven-year high.

06.12.2017
UniCredit crowned “Best Foreign Exchange Provider” in Austria
UniCredit was named "Best Foreign Exchange Provider 2018" in Austria by the US business magazine "Global Finance" at the World's Best Foreign Exchange Awards 2018

29.11.2017
UniCredit and the UniCredit European Works Council
In a first for the European banking sector, UniCredit and the UniCredit European Works Council (UEWC) have signed a joint declaration on work-life balance, committing to improving social dialogue in UniCredit at a European level.

29.11.2017
UniCredit Bank Austria Purchasing Managers’ Index in November:
Austria’s industry in full swing
The growth of Austria’s industrial sector is again accelerating as the year draws to a close.

23.11.2017
UniCredit Bank Austria Analysis:
Austrian labour market would benefit from greater worker mobility

In terms of qualifications, the alignment of supply and demand on the Austrian labour market has been stable since 2011.

21.11.2017
UniCredit Bank Austria - economy: federal state analysis for the first half of 2017:
Diversified regional growth in Austria
High economic growth in the first half of 2017 in all states thanks to favourable global economic activity and strong domestic demand

16.11.2017
Outlook 2018: UniCredit Research expects solid global economic growth, higher yields and stronger euro
2018 is likely to be another year of strong global economic growth, by about 3.9%.

15.11.2017
UniCredit Bank Austria Business Indicator:
Continuing strong upturn in the Austrian economy
UniCredit Bank Austria Business Indicator at 4.4 points in October, its highest level for 10 years.

14.11.2017
Industry Report by UniCredit Bank Austria:
Austria’s electrical industry continues to enjoy strong growth in 2017
Following an increase in production of 9.7% in 2016, the industry expects growth of at least 8% in 2017

13.11.2017
Invest with capital security on maturity:
The new HVB Garant Anleihe based on the “Emerging Focus Strategy Index”
With the new Garant Anleihe, you are banking on the “Emerging Focus Strategy Index” and have the opportunity to participate 100 percent in any positive development of the index

09.11.2017
UniCredit: 3Q17 Results
Latest information on the UniCredit 3Q17 results.

31.10.2017
UniCredit Bank Austria Purchasing Managers’ Index in October:
Austrian industry still on top form, lower pace after the summer high
Boom in Austrian industry still continuing, longest upward phase for twenty years

27.10.2017
Investment tips in regard to World Savings Day:
“WertpapierSparen” (Securities Saving) offers attractive yield opportunities
In the current low-interest environment, investments with more risk than traditional saving are necessary to beat inflation

23.10.2017
UniCredit opens Abu Dhabi Global Market branch to serve global Corporate Investment Banking clients
UniCredit today announced the opening of a new Corporate and Investment Banking (CIB) branch in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates.

19.10.2017
UniCredit Bank Austria presents its new product line with Dominic Thiem
The new product line with Dominic Thiem is fully characterized by digital innovation, and furthermore, the new BankCard in Dominic Thiem design has been presented.

16.10.2017
“The art of investing - investment trends”, trend researcher Harry Gatterer demonstrated how the complex mix of megatrends works, and how it shapes the future
High-calibre event hosted by UniCredit Bank Austria and Pioneer Investments Austria GmbH, a company of the Amundi Group.

16.10.2017
UniCredit Bank Austria Business Indicator:
Extended economic upswing
A further increase in the UniCredit Bank Austria Business Indicator to 3.8 points in September indicates a sustained high rate of growth in the Austrian economy.

09.10.2017
31th Alpbach Finance Symposium
Most innovative financial service 2017: Online Funding Finder from UniCredit Bank Austria
The interactive Funding Finder from UniCredit Bank Austria is a digital solution for Austrian companies to obtain a quick overview amid the jungle of funding opportunities.

03.10.2017
UniCredit Bank Austria Real Estate Country Facts:
High demand for real estate in Austria in 2017
Record investments of around EUR 2.4 billion in commercial real estate transactions in H1 2017 inspired by extremely low interest rates and an excellent economic situation.

28.09.2017
UniCredit Bank Austria Purchasing Managers’ Index in September:
Strong industry supports an increase in economic growth to 3%over 2017
After a particularly strong few summer months, the recovery in domestic industry is set to maintain its impetus at the start of autumn.

27.09.2017
Industry Report by UniCredit Bank Austria:
Mechanical engineering industry in Austria back on a growth path in 2017
The Austrian mechanical engineering industry has returned to its growth path in 2017.

25.09.2017
Earnings opportunities of international companies in the water sector:
The new HVB Cap Anleihe on the “S&P Global Water Index”
The new Anleihe with minimum repayment of 95 percent is based on the “S&P Global Water Index”.

21.09.2017
Bank Austria’s free student account featuring a EUR 40 shopping voucher
Students will receive a EUR 40 shopping voucher as a welcome gift when opening a StudentenKonto for the first time, redeemable at amazon.de, edustore, New One or Soulbottles, from 25 September until 5 November 2017

15.09.2017
UniCredit Bank Austria Business Indicator:
Austrian economy carries its momentum into autumn
The economic high in Austria is still continuing

13.09.2017
UniCredit ranked number one in 11 countries
by Euromoney Cash Management Survey 2017
UniCredit has been ranked number one in Cash Management in 11 countries by the Euromoney Cash Management Survey 2017.

07.09.2017
Find the right funding for companies at the touch of a button with the
Online Funding Finder from UniCredit Bank Austria
As the leading corporate bank and number one for investment financing and funding, UniCredit Bank Austria is launching a new Online Funding Finder today.

30.08.2017
UniCredit Bank Austria Purchasing Managers’ Index for August:
Austrian industry has recorded its strongest growth in more than six years
The UniCredit Bank Austria Purchasing Managers’ Index rose to 61.1 points in August, its highest since the start of 2011.

21.08.2017
Earnings opportunities of international companies in the water sector:
The new HVB Garant Cap Anleihe on the “S&P Global Water Index”
The “S&P Global Water Index” forms the basis for the performance of the HVB Garant Cap Anleihe 10/2025.

07.08.2017
Profit from interest payments and the opportunities of an innovative investment strategy:
The new HVB Interest Garant Anleihe on the “VP Klassik 70 Benchmark Index"
The new Garant Anleihe combines shares, bonds, the commodity gold and a cash component, and is linked to an innovative guarantee system.

24.07.2017
Applications are open for the first UniCredit Hackathon CEE
A two-day hacking marathon on solutions on PSD2 directive takes place in early September in Ljubljana, Slovenia

19.07.2017
Industry Report by UniCredit Bank Austria:
The metal goods industry increases the growth rate in 2017
The sector ended 2016 with sales of EUR 14.7 billion and net sales growth of 2.3 percent

17.07.2017
UniCredit Bank Austria Business Indicator:
Growth forecast for Austria in 2017 increased from 1.8% to 2.3%
Continuing high rate of growth in the second quarter lifts rise in GDP to an estimated 2.5% in the first six months of 2017

07.07.2017
Jean Pierre Mustier named Banker of the Year by Euromoney magazine.
UniCredit received Five Awards for Excellence by Euromoney.
UniCredit has been recognised by Euromoney, the leading global financial publication, in several categories in this years’ prestigious Awards for Excellence which was announced at a gala dinner in London last night.

10.07.2017
UniCredit Bank Austria launches campaign featuring Dominic Thiem

The new advertising campaign and TV spots featuring Dominic Thiem promote UniCredit Bank Austria's innovative digital solutions

30.06.2017
Bank Austria Future Talk:
How visions become reality: robotics and artificial intelligence
On Thursday evening UniCredit Bank Austria and the ORF III science magazine “Quantensprung” jointly staged the event entitled “Bank Austria Future Talk – Awakening and Future!” in the Sky Loft of the Ars Electronica Centre in Linz.

28.06.2017
UniCredit Bank Austria Purchasing Managers' Index for June:
Speed of growth in Austrian industry increases substantially again
Austrian industry is in excellent condition at the start of summer 2017.

26.06.2017
Banking on infrastructure equities while enjoying a capital guarantee:
The new HVB Garant Cap Anleihe on a basket of infrastructure equities
A basket of 15 equities of international companies in the infrastructure sector provides the basis of the performance.

16.06.2017
UniCredit Bank Austria Business Indicator:
Austrian economy with momentum through summer: highest economic growth since 2011 in sight
UniCredit Bank Austria Business Indicator above the 3 point mark in May for the first time in six years

07.06.2017
Industry Report by UniCredit Bank Austria:
Textile industry heads for a moderate upturn in 2017
The Austrian textile industry recorded drops in production and revenue of 1% respectively in 2016

23.05.2017
Business plan competition “next generation vol. 11”:
“Young entrepreneurs” impress with innovative ideas
For the eleventh time and in conjunction with UniCredit Bank Austria, the AplusB foundation centres and the Austrian Federal Economic Chamber have been inviting students to develop business ideas and present them in the form of business plans

22.05.2017
UniCredit Bank Austria Research Austria – Real Estate Country Facts:
Commercial real estate markets in the Czech Republic and Slovakia with strong demand
Record year 2016: Volume of transactions in the Czech Republic jumped by about 1 billion euros to around 3.7 billion euros, volume of transactions in Slovakia nearly doubled to approximately 850 million euros

19.05.2017
Banking on infrastructure equities while enjoying a capital guarantee:
The new HVB Garant Cap Anleihe on a basket of infrastructure equities
15 international equities in the infrastructure sector with a primary focus on the energy supply and building industry are the basis of the performance.

02.05.2017
UniCredit Bank Austria signs Dominic Thiem as new brand ambassador

The shooting star of the tennis world and top 10 ATP player perfectly embodies next generation banking at UniCredit Bank Austria

19.04.2017
Bank Austria Social Prize 2017:
Total financial support for social projects all over Austria amounts to 81,000 Euro
Bank Austria Social Prize to be presented for the eighth time throughout Austria, and for the fifth time at a regional level in every Austrian federal state

14.04.2017
UniCredit Bank Austria Business Indicator:
Sustained economic upswing provides relief for the Austrian labour market
Austria continues to experience economic upturn.

13.04.2017
Two New WohnbauAnleihe Bonds of Bank Austria Wohnbaubank
Bank Austria Wohnbaubank has launched two new WohnbauAnleihe bonds for security-oriented investors, one of them with a fixed interest rate and one of them with a variable interest rate.

12.04.2017
Gift Matching Program 2016:
UniCredit Foundation: Across 15 European countries, 449 social engagement projects have been financed with donations of around 2.5 million euros

More than 11,000 donations have been offered by UniCredit staff, each matched by UniCredit Foundation

10.04.2017
UniCredit Bank Austria is offering wealth management service starting from EUR 50,000
Successful investment, even in times of low-interest rates, thanks to the in-depth market expertise of UniCredit Bank Austria Private Banking and active wealth management

03.04.2017
UniCredit Bank Austria launches investment initiative for Austrian businesses
UniCredit Bank Austria’s ”Unternehmerbank” makes financing available to Austrian firms on historically favourable terms to exploit the current economic upturn

31.03.2017
World Fund Day on 19 April: UniCredit Bank Austria fund advisory service

Focus on fund advisory services in all branches and via video by 100 investment specialists

31.03.2017
Bank Austria Purchasing Managers' Index for March:
Austria's industrial sector continues to experience strong growth

Bank Austria Purchasing Managers' Index reaches 56.8 points in March

27.02.2017
Bank Austria Purchasing Managers' Index in February:
Austrian industry still in good shape
Continuation of the industrial recovery that started at the beginning of the year.

17.02.2017
Bank Austria awards highest remunerated art prize in Austria
The 2016 Bank Austria Art Prize goes to Ars Electronica, united heartbeat and Andrea Schurian

15.02.2017
Bank Austria economic indicator:
Economic upswing in Austria gathers momentum
At 2.6 points, the Bank Austria economic indicator is at its highest value since summer 2011, and is therefore clearly back on an upward trend

06.02.2017
UniCredit named "Best Distributor" in Austria
UniCredit was chosen to receive the European Structured Products & Derivatives Award as the best distributor of structured products in Austria

26.01.2017
UniCredit Bank Austria sells BAI, a real estate development company, to an Austrian group of investors
After a bidding procedure which started in 2015 for the sale of the real estate portfolio of Immobilien Holding GmbH, the purchase agreement has been signed today

17.01.2017
UniCredit crowned “Best Trade Finance Provider” in Europe by Euromoney Trade Finance Survey 2017
Euromoney, the leading financial journal, named UniCredit “Best Trade Finance Provider” in both Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) and in Western Europe as part of the Euromoney Trade Finance Survey 2017.

16.01.2017
Bank Austria Business Indicator:
Sharp economic upturn marks the start of the year
The Austrian economy finished last year on a high.

13.01.2017
Bank Austria opens customer self-service zone and safe deposit facilities of its new Am Hof Branch in Vienna’s city centre
The customer self-service zone and large safe deposit facilities of Bank Austria’s new branch in Am Hof 3-4 in the city centre of Vienna will be opened on 1 February 2017.

09.01.2017
Banking on earnings opportunities of the pharmaceutical and health branch:
The new Bank Austria GarantAnleihe on the HVB Health Care Risk Control 10 Index 2017 - 2024
The new bond offers earnings opportunities in companies of the pharmaceutical and health sector