Herbert Stepic took over the awards for Raiffeisen Bank International AG

Raiffeisen Bank International AG (RBI) was again awarded the prestigious title of “Best Bank in CEE & CIS” by EMEA Finance magazine. The award was officially presented last night during the “European Banking Awards 2012 Ceremony” in Vienna.

In addition to the main award, RBI Head Office and several subsidiaries were awarded in seven
sub-categories. The RBI Head Office in Vienna won the award for being “Best Bank” and “Best Investment Bank” in Austria. While Raiffeisen Bosnia and Herzegovina won the title “Best Bank”,
the subsidiaries in Albania, Romania and Russia received the distinction “Best Foreign Bank” in their respective markets. Raiffeisen Bulgaria won the category for “Best Investment Bank”.

“The awards proof that our commitment to the region, especially during challenging times, is recognised and rewarded. Due to our diversified business model we succeeded in improving our offer to clients while achieving again very good results”, said Herbert Stepic, CEO of RBI.

The regional award for the CEE & CIS region by EMEA Finance was awarded to RBI for the fifth consecutive time and is the second regional award received in 2013.

„These awards show that our engagement in the region, above all in different times, are appreciated and awarded. With our diversification model we could ameliorate our offers and remain successful, said CEO Dr. Herbert Stepic, Member of the Board of Vorstandes des Vienna Economic Forum.