Erste Group Bank

Erste Group Bank AG or Erste Group is a leading financial services provider in Central and Eastern Europe, headquartered in Vienna, Austria. With a history that dates back more than 200 years, Erste Group has a strong presence in Austria, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Romania, Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, and Slovenia, operating over 2,700 branches across the region. In Austria, it is the largest bank and the third-largest company by market cap.

Erste Group's core business lines include retail banking, corporate banking, and asset management. The bank provides various financial products and services to individuals, businesses, and institutional clients. Its retail banking segment offers various deposit and loan products, as well as payment and transaction services. The corporate banking unit serves small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and large corporations with financing, cash management, and trade finance solutions. Erste Group's asset management arm manages mutual funds, pension funds, and other investment products for retail and institutional clients.

Erste Group is committed to sustainability and corporate responsibility, with a focus on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues. In recent years, Erste Group has been recognized for its excellence in banking and sustainability. The bank has received numerous awards and accolades for its customer service, digital innovation, and ESG performance. In 2020, Erste Group was named "Bank of the Year" by Global Finance magazine and "Europe's Most Sustainable Bank" by Euromoney magazine.

Founded: 1819
Headquarters: Vienna, Austria

Website: https://www.erstegroup.com