CORPORATE CSILLA IHASZ, CHAIRWOMAN OF THE MANAGEMENT BOARD OF UNICREDIT BANK SERBIA
Highest Standards of Tailored Products and Services UniCredit is one of Europe’s leading financial groups, with a presence in 16 countries and the largest network in the CEE region
■ Numerous funds, banking products and benefits exist in the EU that are often not recognised or utilised by our businesspeople. How can Serbian business be assisted in accepting banks as partners in matters of mutual interest? s part of a pan-European - We are aware that EU funds are not utibanking group, UniCredit Bank lised fully in Serbia. In order to facilitate is able to serve its privileged this process, UniCredit Bank has joined clients with a wide range several EU financing programmes with of tailored products, managing and the aim of easing access to these funds executing complex transactions, offering for domestic companies. unique solutions to each local market We signed an agreement on guarand providing the highest standards antees with the European Investment of services. Fund, aimed at supporting the development of small and medium-sized en■ UniCredit Bank is the largest terprises. This cooperation provided corporate lender in the EU. To what We are aware that EU funds them with easier access to financial extent do local Serbian companies resources, lower interest rates and take advantage of this service, and are not utilised fully in less collateral requirements. which services and terms do you Serbia. In order to facilitate UniCredit Bank also joined the EIB offer most commonly? this process, UniCredit Bank Apex Credit Line, thereby providing - Our international team acts as a has joined several EU financing more favourable financing terms for Single Point of Entry for all clients, asthe development of SME investment suring 360° support in the selection programmes with the aim of projects, medium-sized companies of tailored banking products and sereasing access to these funds or public entities. In terms of utilisavices. Whether we are talking about for domestic companies tion, our bank attained the number simple cross border account openone position on the local market ing, flash payments or more complex when it comes to the implementation of the Serbian market, as well as companies structured financial solutions, UniCredit this credit line. planning to export to other countries. Bank stands by its clients every step of Being a “Cross Border Customer” the way throughout this journey. ■ UniCredit Bank has offered more faprovides a special status, since such cliThat is why we are recognised as the vourable housing mortgages in Serbia ents enjoy preferential treatment in the Bank of Choice for a significant number than in some EU countries. Group, benefiting from the cost savings of international companies’ subsidiaries, - The local market has become even resulting from the efficient managedomestic export-orientated companies more competitive when it comes to ment of cross border activities. and firms with a significant international presence and links. Our strong international knowhow and extensive experience from different locations provide us with the expertise required to adequately serve all of them. The international aspect of our Group, and the need to support our wide client base, is also reflected in the global presence of the UniCredit International Network worldwide. Our International Centre is here to offer support in discovering new development opportunities for both international & multinational corporates interested in
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