Currently stability becomes the main criterion for bank selection. Tamara Savoshchenko, First Deputy Chairman of UniCredit Bank expressed this opinion during the interview to "50 Leading Banks" rating.

"The crisis and the large number of bankruptcies have forced depositors to change the banks selection criteria. Previously - and before the past the crisis and even after it - the main criterion was the high interest rates. This has been the only reason why people continued to deposit money in small nontransparent banks. Currently the main criterion is the stability of the bank. People are beginning to understand that the amount of income is not so important as a guaranteed opportunity to save and multiply money. Financial literacy is increasing after all. And the lessons learned from two crises make people use more balanced approach in choosing a credit institution. If we analyze the history of bankruptcy of Ukrainian banks, we will see that none of banks are belonging to an international financial group in this list. And our strategy of attracting and retaining customers is based on the stability of the bank, which is the part of UniCredit», - explains Mrs. Savoschenko.

In addition, the interview touched on such issues as banks' activity during the crisis, protection of creditors' rights and bad debts.

The full version of the interview is available at the official website of the bank in the "Bank in Media" section. Read more

NOTE

UniCredit Bank - is one of the largest multifunctional banks of Ukraine, offering its clients a full range of actual services in both individuals' and corporate clients' segment.

The renovated UniCredit Bank was created in December 2013 through integration of two Ukrainian assets of UniCredit Group, which has been operating on the local market since 1997. The integrated bank combined power, solidity and wide coverage of PJSC "Ukrsotsbank" and European experience, quality of servicing and flexibility of PJSC "UniCredit Bank".

The widespread network of UniCredit Bank consists of 287 branches. Bank staff consists of the best specialists at the country's market and totals 6 101 employees.

UniCredit is a leading European commercial bank with an international network spanning 50 markets, with more than 7,500 branches and over 129,000 employees. The Group operates in 17 European countries.

Financial indicators of UniCredit Bank
(as of 01.01.2015):
  • Assets - UAH 48.258 bn;
  • Loan portfolio - UAH 32.49 bn;
  • Corporate clients' funds - UAH 10.19 bn;
  • Retail clients' funds - UAH 12.31 bn;
  • Capital - UAH 6.24 bn.

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