European Smaller Companies Trust plc Appoints Ann Grevelius as A Non-Executive Director of Aktia Bank plc

Aktia Bank Abp is a Finland-based company offering a range of financial solutions in the area of banking, asset management, insurance and real estate agencies. Its operations are divided in three business segments. The Personal & Corporate Banking segment comprises the Company's retail and corporate banking products and services. The Wealth Management segment comprises its asset management, private banking and life insurance activities and provides services to wealthy private customers and institutional investors. Group Functions comprises the Company's support and staff functions. Aktia Bank Abp operates through more than 30 branch offices and provides Internet and telephone banking services.