Press releases

15.04.2019
UniCredit Bank Austria economic indicator:
Further flattening of growth in Austria - but no crisis in sight

The UniCredit Bank Austria Business Indicator drops to 2.4 points in March - the lowest since autumn 2016, despite good domestic performance
10.04.2019
Bank Austria Social Prize 2019 - the application phase has just begun

The application deadline starts today and runs until 22 May 2019
04.04.2019
Digital innovation in Corporate & Investment Banking:
UniCredit Bank Austria expands digital offer with app showing all market data at a glance

UniCredit Bank Austria expands its digital offer for corporate customers
02.04.2019
The "CashBack" advantage programmes of UniCredit Bank Austria:
Already 4.6 million euros cash back for customers of UniCredit Bank Austria

UniCredit Bank Austria exclusively offers its customers three successful CashBack variants: "CashBack", "CashBack Online" and "CashBack Gutschein"
29.03.2019
UniCredit joins Earth Hour 2019 across 14 countries

Tomorrow, Saturday 30 March at 8.30pm, UniCredit will turn off the lights in 74 buildings across 14 countries.
27.03.2019
UniCredit Bank Austria Purchasing Managers’ Index in March:
End of the boom dampens growth forecasts for Austria

The UniCredit Bank Austria Purchasing Managers’ Index drops to 50.0 points in March and signals the end of the three-year growth period for the domestic industry
18.03.2019
The new UniCredit Bank Austria “Privatkundenbank” expands advisory services

As the leading multi-channel bank in Austria, UniCredit Bank Austria is enhancing its services on all channels – online, via video in SmartBanking and in the branches. Based on actual long-term customer behaviour and current market research, UniCredit Bank Austria is expanding its advisory service hours in order to continue to adapt to customer behaviour in the best possible way.
15.03.2019
UniCredit Bank Austria business indicator:
Ongoing uncertainties dampen Austria’s growth prospects

The economic mood continues to worsen: The UniCredit Bank Austria Business Indicator sank to 2.5 points in February
14.03.2019
Cooperation with Homestory AG is another milestone for multi-channel banking
UniCredit Bank Austria offers “Homestory” App for mortgage loans

With Homestory UniCredit Bank Austria is the first and only bank in Austria to provide digital native customers with the option of executing mortgage loans digitally
26.02.2019
UniCredit named "Best Distributor" of structured retail products in Austria, Germany, Italy and Slovaki

UniCredit was awarded "Best Distributor" for structured products in its core markets and voted Best Private Bank in Europe
26.02.2019
UniCredit Bank Austria Purchasing Managers’ Index in February:
Boom for Austrian industry is slowly coming to an end

The UniCredit Bank Austria Purchasing Managers’ Index in February continues the one-year downward trend with a further decline to 51.8 points - the lowest in three years
25.02.2019
Euromoney’s Private Banking and Wealth Management Survey has recognised UniCredit as a leader in Private Banking and Wealth management in 2019

UniCredit received the Award for best service of Clients from one to five million Euros in Austria
21.02.2019
UniCredit launches Group-wide Social Impact Banking

Following the successful first year of operations in Italy with 72.9 million euros of impact financing approved, SIB will be rolled out in ten additional markets in 2019.
21.02.2019
UniCredit Bank Austria launches Social Impact Banking

UniCredit Bank Austria has launched Social Impact Banking and strengthens its social commitment in Austria.
18.02.2019
Investing with capital security on maturity:
The new HVB Garant Anleihe based on the “Real Value Strategy II Index”

The new Garant Anleihe 10/2026 based ond on the "Real Value Strategy II Index" offers the opportunity to participate 100 percent in a positive development of the index
15.02.2019
UniCredit Bank Austria Business Indicator:
Economic growth of only 1.6 percent expected in 2019

Economic sentiment in Austria continues to cool: The UniCredit Bank Austria Business Indicator fell to 2.6 points in January
07.02.2019
UniCredit 4Q18 Results

The latest information on the UniCredit 4Q18 results .
01.02.2019
Quality mark „audit workandfamily“
UniCredit Bank Austria is awarded as a family-friendly employer for the fourth time in a row

UniCredit Bank Austria has been certified as a family-friendly employer with the "audit workandfamily" quality mark
31.01.2019
UniCredit has been recognised as a Top Employer in Europe in 2019

Local Certifications were achieved in Italy, Germany, Russia, Croatia and Bulgaria
29.01.2019
UniCredit Bank Austria Purchasing Managers’ Index in January:
Economic growth of Austrian industry continues to lose momentum at the start of 2019

UniCredit Bank Austria Purchasing Managers’ Index drops to 52.7 points in January; the lowest in 30 months
23.01.2019
UniCredit and UNI Global Union sign an international agreement to strengthen the dialogue on human rights and fundamental labour rights

UniCredit today announced the signing of a Global Framework Agreement (GFA) with UNI Global Union.
21.01.2019
UniCredit presents the international tour of Filarmonica della Scala 2019

Nine concerts in eight European cities
15.01.2019
UniCredit Bank Austria Economic Indicator:
Austria does not escape the global economic downturn

The UniCredit Bank Austria Economic Indicator falls to 2.9 points in December, finishing out 2018 at its lowest value for the year, although it is still above the long-term average
07.01.2019
Investing with capital security on maturity:
The new HVB Garant Anleihe based on the “Global Water Strategy Index”

The new Garant Anleihe 08/2026 based on the “Global Water Strategy Index” gives you the opportunity to participate 100 per cent in any positive development of the index

Press releases 2018

21.12.2018
Track record:
UniCredit Bank Austria crowdfunding initiative generates 1.4 million euros over four years

38 projects successfully implemented their crowdfunding in 2018 with the support of UniCredit Bank Austria via wemakeit
27.12.2018
UniCredit Bank Austria Purchasing Managers’ Index in December:
Drop in export orders slows economic growth of Austrian industry

UniCredit Bank Austria Purchasing Managers’ Index drops to 53.9 points in December
12.12.2018
UniCredit Bank Austria Industry Report:
Wood processing industry records years of strong growth

Wood processing is of special significance for Austria, which is one of the largest consumers of timber and wood panels worldwide and exhibits high export growth in this industry
10.12.2018
Resolution of the Supervisory Board:
Gianni Franco Papa appointed new Chairman of the Supervisory Board

At its meeting today, the Supervisory Board of UniCredit Bank Austria unanimously elected Gianni Franco Papa, 62, as its new Chairman
10.12.2018
UniCredit Bank Austria Economics: Analysis of the economic relationship between the federal states and the UK
Federal states affected by Brexit to varying degrees

In 2017, Austria exported goods to the value of 3.9 billion euros to the United Kingdom. This represents 2.8 percent of total exports.
06.12.2018
UniCredit Bank Austria Economic Outlook 2019/20:
Economic slowdown continues, economy reaches bottom in 2020 with recession in the US

Global economy will slow significantly through 2020
28.11.2018
UniCredit Bank Austria Purchasing Managers’ Index in November:
Domestic orders keep Austria’s industry on the upswing

UniCredit Bank Austria Purchasing Managers’ Index rises to 54.9 points in November, defying the European trend
26.11.2018
UniCredit Bank Austria economic outlook for the federal states for the full year 2018:
Federal states with strong industrial sectors break the 3% growth barrier

Growth ranges from 1.9 per cent in Vienna to 3.3 per cent in Upper Austria
16.11.2018
Dr. Erich Hampel, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of UniCredit Bank Austria AG, has resigned from the Board

UniCredit announces that Dr. Erich Hampel, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of UniCredit Bank Austria AG, has resigned from the Board with immediate effect
15.11.2018
UniCredit Bank Austria economic indicator:
Austria's economy continues to grow, but global environment weighing increasingly on performance

UniCredit Bank Austria's economic indicator fell slightly to 3.5 points in October, but remains above the long-term average value.
14.11.2018
UniCredit crowned “Best Foreign Exchange Provider” in Austria

UniCredit Bank Austria has been awarded the "Best Foreign Exchange Provider Award 2019" by US business magazine "Global Finance"
08.11.2018
UniCredit: 3Q18 Results

The latest information on the UniCredit 3Q18 results .
07.11.2018
Internationally renowned award for accessibility:
UniCredit Bank Austria receives Disability Matters Award

UniCredit Bank Austria is honoured as an inclusive workplace in the "Workplace" category
06.11.2018
Bank Austria Social Prize 2018 for Vienna goes to Caritas’ project "Commit@work"

Bank Austria Social Prize for Vienna was awarded yesterday to the project "Commit@work" by Caritas, which supports young refugees in their first steps in working life
31.10.2018
Support for Austria’s social enterprises:
The winners of the NEXT Award Programme have been determined

After a development programme over a period of nearly three months, the international jury selected three of the twelve social enterprises as the winners of the NEXT Award Programme 2018.
29.10.2018
UniCredit Bank Austria Purchasing Managers’ Index in October:
Industrial activity in Austria is still better than in the eurozone

UniCredit Bank Austria Purchasing Managers’ Index signalises strong growth of the processing industry in Austria, in spite of a decline to 53.8 points in October.
24.10.2018
UniCredit Bank Austria survey on investment behavior in Austria:
Austrians are very cautious about securities investments

Marketagent.com conducted a survey called “Interest in and actual utilization of various types of investments” on behalf of UniCredit Bank Austria. The survey concludes that there are four major types of investors.
16.10.2018
32nd Alpbach Financial Symposium
Most innovative financial service of 2018: UniCredit Bank Austria’s digital services for companies

UniCredit Bank Austria’s digital services make it possible for companies to simplify, accelerate and optimise their processes
15.10.2018
UniCredit Bank Austria economic indicator:
Domestic business continues to drive Austrian economy, albeit with an increasing degree of uncertainty in the export market

UniCredit Bank Austria economic indicator signals strong economic growth for autumn 2018 with an increase to 3.6 points in September
12.10.2018
32nd Alpbach Finance Symposium
UniCredit Bank Austria’s “FinTech Award Alpbach 2018” goes to Private Alpha

“FinTech Award Alpbach 2018” awarded for the first time at the Alpbach Finance Symposium
05.10.2018
Part of the Bank’s Diversity Action Plan
UniCredit targets 20 per cent women in senior leadership roles by 2022
UniCredit today announced a Group-wide target of 20 per cent¹ women in senior leadership roles by 2022 as part of the Bank’s Diversity Action Plan.
03.10.2018
UniCredit Bank Austria Real Estate Country Facts:
Continued very high demand for real estate in Austria in 2018

All-time record of almost 5 billion euros' transaction volume in commercial real estate investments reached in 2017; 2.3 billion euros in first half of 2018
01.10.2018
Investing with capital security on maturity:
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27.09.2018
Resolutions of the Supervisory Board:
UniCredit Bank Austria Management Board: New appointments and change in areas of responsibility
From 1 January 2019, “Privatkundenbank” and “Unternehmerbank” will become two new Management Board areas of responsibility, reflecting the bank’s focus on growth
26.09.2018
UniCredit Bank Austria Purchasing Managers’ Index in September:
Austrian industry with less momentum at the beginning of autumn
The UniCredit Bank Austria Purchasing Managers’ Index drops to 55.0 points in September, its lowest level for almost two years, despite continued strong growth
24.09.2018
UniCredit Bank Austria Industry Report:
Boom on Austria’s construction sites
Brisk construction activity intensifies in 2018, the upswing affects all construction sectors
19.09.2018
UniCredit Oktoberfest analysis: Strongest beer price inflation since 2012
Average price per unit is EUR 11.24, 41 cents or 3,8 percent more than in the previous year
14.09.2018
UniCredit Bank Austria economic indicator:
Economic outlook for Austria remains favourable despite global risks
UniCredit Bank Austria economic indicator reaches 3.5 points again in August: Decline seen in the first half of 2018 comes to an end
14.09.2018
Austria Campus – new Headquarters of UniCredit Bank Austria
New Headquarters of UniCredit Bank Austria officially opened
The entire Austria Campus is one of the largest office building projects in Europe – UniCredit Bank Austria has developed office space in two buildings, totalling approx. 60,000 square metres
12.09.2018
UniCredit Bank Austria Digitalisation Campaign
UniCredit Bank Austria presents its new Internet banking service 24You and launches the first Alexa banking Skill on the Austrian market
24You is the most intuitive and user-friendly Internet banking service in Austria
05.09.2018
UniCredit Bank Austria’s 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, IKEA or H&M
29.08.2018
UniCredit Bank Austria Purchasing Managers’ Index in August:
Foreign demand brings tailwind for domestic industry
UniCredit Bank Austria Purchasing Managers’ Index confirmed the stabilisation of industry growth in August with 56.4 points, after a slowdown in the first half-year
28.08.2018
UniCredit presents Filarmonica della Scala in Grafenegg
Filarmonica della Scala is bringing its international Festival tour to Grafenegg for an extraordinary concert on 2 September.
16.08.2018
UniCredit Bank Austria Business Indicator:
Domestic demand supports solid growth in Austria
At the beginning of the third quarter, the moderate decline in economic sentiment in Austria continued.
07.08.2018
UniCredit: 2Q18 Results
The latest information on the UniCredit 2Q18 results .
02.08.2018
UniCredit completes first transaction via blockchain based trading platform we.trade
UniCredit completed as first bank in Germany an international transaction via blockchain-based trading platform we.trade
31.07.2018
UniCredit presents the international festival tour of Filarmonica della Scala in August and September in seven cities
Seven concerts in seven cities across Slovenia, Germany, Switzerland, Austria and Italy
27.07.2018
UniCredit Bank Austria Purchasing Managers’ Index in July:
Industry growth stabilises in Austria; however, risks still remain from global politics
UniCredit Bank Austria Purchasing Managers’ Index rose again slightly to 56.8 points in July for the first time in six months
25.07.2018
“My desk is doing good deeds!”: UniCredit Bank Austria and Caritas are processing the largest non-cash donation in the aid organisation's history
The non-cash donation is comprised of around 20,000 pieces of furniture - these are used in the Caritas facilities, sold in Carla Shops or auctioned in Europe-wide online auctions
13.07.2018
UniCredit Bank Austria economic indicator:
Economic sentiment is stabilising, continued high-speed growth in Austria
UniCredit Bank Austria economic indicator unchanged in June at 3.9 points
11.07.2018
UniCredit signs Women in Finance Charter committing to gender diversity in financial services
Part of the Bank’s Diversity Action Plan
03.07.2018
we.trade blockchain platform completes multiple real-time customer transactions
First commercial trades completed on we.trade blockchain platform
28.06.2018
HolidayEuro 2018 worth on average 20 percent more than at home
Overseas destinations tend to be more expensive this year, with the exception of South and Central America
27.06.2018
UniCredit Bank Austria Purchasing Managers’ Index in June: Austria's industry with less momentum - but no signs of a cyclical slump
The UniCredit Bank Austria Purchasing Managers' Index suffered the fifth decline this year in June, but at 56.6 points optimism still predominates
27.06.2018
UniCredit strengthens its strategic alliance with Kepler Cheuvreux
UniCredit to increase its stake to 10%
UniCredit today announced that, following seven years of highly successful partnership in equity capital markets (ECM) activities, it will increase its strategic stake in Kepler Cheuvreux, the leading Pan European equity house, from 5.2 to 10.3 per cent.
25.06.2018
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22.06.2018
Industry Report by UniCredit Bank Austria:
Austrian transport industry slows down passage in 2018
The transport performance of domestic road transporters has fallen by 1.6 percent in 2017, but the industry turnover is expected to have nominally increased by at least 3 percent in 2017.
15.06.2018
UNICREDIT BANK AUSTRIA Economic Indicator:
During this sustained economic boom, Austria’s economy loses momentum -- inflation rises slightly
The economic boom in Austria continues, but the momentum has steadily declined since a strong beginning to the year.
07.06.2018
DRIBBLE KIDS: From the school yard to the UEFA Champions League or NBA
The partner clubs FC Austria Vienna and Vienna D.C. Timberwolves put their "DRIBBLE KIDS" school project into action over the past school year together with support from UniCredit Bank Austria.
30.05.2018
The Prof. Horst Knapp Prize 2017 goes to Ulla Kramar-Schmid
On Tuesday evening Ulla Kramar-Schmid, a member of the ORF ZiB 2 editorial team, was awarded with the famed Prof. Horst Knapp Prize.
28.05.2018
UniCredit is named the Best Sub-custodian Bank across six different categories by Global Finance
UniCredit is pleased to announce that the Bank has been recognised as the Best Sub-custodian in 2018 by Global Finance magazine’s editorial board across Central & Eastern Europe (CEE) as well as winning country specific awards as the Best Sub-custodian Bank in Austria, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Slovenia and Serbia.
28.05.2018
UniCredit Bank Austria Purchasing Managers’ Index for May:
Global slowdown in growth also increasingly felt in Austria – industrial activity remains strong nevertheless
In May of this year, the UniCredit Bank Austria Purchasing Managers’ Index registers its fourth slight fall in succession, though at 57.3 points it remains well within positive growth
24.05.2018
Investing with capital security on maturity: The new HVB Garant Anleihe based on the “Silver Age Strategy Index”
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23.05.2018
UniCredit Bank Austria Wirtschaft Online App: The App for Trends in the Business World – Free for iOS and Android
Business “to go”: Current economic and stock market events clearly bundled together in one app
23.05.2018
Bank Austria “next generation vol. 12” idea and business plan competition:
Winning teams captivate with innovative business ideas
The biggest idea- and business plan competition for students in Austria
22.05.2018
UniCredit Bank Austria AG Industry Overview: The industry climate in early 2018 remains bright
High business confidence and high capacity utilisation is driving industrial activity forward
16.05.2018
Important step towards barrier-free access to financial services:
100 percent of UniCredit Bank Austria branches with comprehensive barrier-free access
All 123 branches comply with legal regulations and all modifications and renovations were designed with accessibility in mind.
15.05.2018
Decline in growth rates in Austria due to increasing global uncertainty
UniCredit Bank Austria Business Indicator continues its slight downward trend in April, with a decline to 4.2 points
14.05.2018
UniCredit Bank Austria National Economics Federal States Analysis 2017 and Outlook 2018: Strong federal state growth thanks to industry, export and consumption
All federal states have increased their growth rate compared to 2016
10.05.2018
UniCredit: 1Q18 Results
The latest information on the UniCredit 1Q18 results .
27.04.2018
Current INTEGRAL survey on behalf of UniCredit Bank Austria: Expert advice is essential for investors
Survey shows customers want expert advice when making investments but, for the most part, want to make investment decisions themselves
26.04.2018
UniCredit Bank Austria Purchasing Managers’ Index in April:
Austrian industry continues its strong growth trajectory, with the pace of growth stabilising in April
In spite of growing uncertainty due to an increasing trend towards protectionism in global trade, Austrian industry continued its strong growth trajectory at the start of the second quarter of 2018.
24.04.2018
Cultural crowdfunding of UniCredit Bank Austria goes to the fourth round
UniCredit Bank Austria is supporting cultural projects in cooperation with the crowdfunding platform “wemakeit” for the fourth time
20.04.2018
Focus on equity consulting:
UniCredit Bank Austria and Amundi announce fight against savings losses and a lack of information
Both before and after the World Fund Day, UniCredit Bank Austria once again highlighted its competence in qualified investment advice in its branches and via video from 100 investment specialists. However, for UniCredit Bank Austria and their fund partner, Amundi, the topic is always in the foreground throughout the entire year.
19.04.2018
Bank Austria “next generation vol. 12” idea and business plan competition:
500 teams of students captivate with innovative business ideas
18.04.2018
Bank Austria Social Prize 2018 – Application runs from now
Bank Austria Social Prize to be presented for the ninth time throughout Austria, and for the sixth time at a regional level in every Austrian federal state
13.04.2018
UniCredit Bank Austria Business Indicator:
Global economic concerns still on the rise despite rapid growth
Following an all-time high at the end of 2017, the UniCredit Bank Austria Business Indicator continued its slight downward trend in March with a decline to 4.4 points
17.04.2018
Industry Report by UniCredit Bank Austria
Austrian printing companies struggle with electronic media trend
06.04.2018
UniCredit Bank Austria offers unparalleled services in China for Austrian companies
UniCredit bietet österreichischen Unternehmen das umfangreichste Angebot an Services und lokaler Präsenz in China
28.03.2018
UniCredit Bank Austria Purchasing Managers’ Index in March
Austria's industry continues to be very dynamic, but risks are increasing
26.03.2018
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23.03.2018
UniCredit joins Earth Hour 2018 in 13 Countries
WWF’s global initiative is supported by UniCredit Bank Austria in five buildings in Vienna
23.03.2018
Leading in the Vienna banking market:
UniCredit Bank Austria to open three new offices in Vienna
The “Am Hof” city branch will open on 2 May 2018, followed by the new branch on the Austria Campus on 15 May 2018
22.03.2018
UniCredit Fuhrparkmanagement’s Fleet Driver App
Fleet management to go: the Fleet Driver App
Rapid emergency aid and non-bureaucratic processing of accidents and breakdowns
22.03.2018
UniCredit Bank Austria headquarters on the Austria Campus:
The relocation to the new company headquarters in Austria Campus has started
As an office location the Austria Campus sets new standards for modern working
15.03.2018
UniCredit Bank Austria Business Indicator:
Economy on the move, but risks associated with global protectionism increase
The optimism with regards to the domestic economy fades as spring begins.
07.03.2018
“Just-in-Case”: protection against financial damage caused by cybercrime
The “Just-in-Case” protection package protects all accounts, savings accounts and securities accounts that are used privately in online banking against financial damage caused by cybercrime.
06.03.2018
UniCredit anticipates another record year for green bonds
UniCredit is anticipating yet another record year for green bonds in 2018.
02.03.2018
Helmut Siegler appointed to the Management Board of Schoellerbank AG
In a meeting held yesterday, the Supervisory Board of Schoellerbank appointed Helmut Siegler, 52, to the Management Board
01.03.2018
NEXT Award and Programme for social entrepreneurship 2018
UniCredit Bank Austria fosters social innovation in Austria
28.02.2018
Personal video consultation in sign language:
UniCredit Bank Austria receives accessibility award
UniCredit Bank Austria received the Zero Project Award 2018 on Accessibility for its service offering in sign language
26.02.2018
UniCredit Bank Austria Purchasing Managers’ Index in February:
Austria’s industry remains very dynamic, but the tempo dropped somewhat again in February
The UniCredit Bank Austria Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) continues to show very strong industrial growth in Austria despite a drop to 59.2.
20.02.2018
UniCredit Bank Austria Business Indicator:
Economic momentum in Austria has peaked for now
At 4.6 points, the UniCredit Bank Austria Business Indicator for January remains slightly below the previous month’s all-time high
20.02.2018
Earning opportunities with selected European shares plus 95 percent minimum repayment:
The new HVB Cap Anleihe based on the “Pioneer Funds Austria – Select Europe Stock – A”
With the new Cap-Anleihe with a minimum redemption of 95 percent, you are banking on the “Pioneer Funds Austria – Select Europe Stock – A” and have the opportunity to participate 100 percent in any positive development of the fund until it reaches the cap (upper price limit).
13.02.2018
UniCredit named “Best Distributor” for structured products in Austria again
UniCredit was chosen to receive the “European Structured Products & Derivatives Award” as the best distributor of structured products in Austria
09.02.2018
Industry Report by UniCredit Bank Austria:
Vehicle industry accelerated in the second half of 2017 resulting in an increase in production
The vehicle industry ended 2017 with a provisional increase in production of 2% and with sales increased by 4% to around 16 billion euros.
31.01.2018
Filarmonica della Scala delights audience at two concerts in Vienna
On its international tour through Europe, Filarmonica della Scala performed two extraordinary concerts at Wiener Musikverein in Vienna.
29.01.2018
UniCredit Bank Austria Purchasing Managers’ Index in January:
Austria’s industry has the strongest start to the year for twenty years
UniCredit Bank Austria Purchasing Managers’ Index continues to signal a high level of industrial growth, with 61.3 points in January
26.01.2018
UniCredit presents Filarmonica della Scala in Vienna
• Two concerts at Wiener Musikverein on 29 and 30 January
22.01.2018
UniCredit presents international tour of Filarmonica della Scala
17 concerts in nine countries
18.01.2018
UniCredit Bank Austria crowned “Best Trade Finance Provider” in Austria for the tenth time in a row
UniCredit Bank Austria has been awarded the "Best Trade Finance Provider" by US business magazine "Global Finance" for the tenth time in a row
16.01.2018
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15.01.2018
UniCredit Bank Austria economic indicator:
Austria’s economy begins 2018 with plenty of momentum
UniCredit Bank Austria business indicator rises to a new all-time high of 5.0 points.
09.01.2018
UniCredit crowned Global Trade Finance Services leader in Euromoney Trade Finance Survey 2018
UniCredit has been named Global Best Service Provider for “All Services”,
“Products/Payments”, and “Overall Execution” in Euromoney’s Trade Finance Survey 2018.

Press releases 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 labor market would benefit from greater worker mobility
In terms of qualifications, the alignment of supply and demand on the Austrian labor 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”
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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
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.
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
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

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