Products and Services
Banking outside the Eurozone
We are steadily establishing a long-term presence in selected countries, such
as Russia, Romania, Switzerland, Ukraine and Dubai. Credit Europe Bank NV aims to
further consolidate its position in key markets, building on its successful
performance over the last few years.
In Russia, Credit Europe
Bank Ltd is a top-40 bank (among a total of 1,137 banks) in terms of asset size.
We provide full banking services with a customer-focused approach through our
retail, corporate and SME business lines. With a strong and extensive
distribution network that includes around 100 branches and 5,000 points of sale
across the Russian Federation, we serve more than two million
clients.
Credit Europe Bank has been active in Romania since 1993
and has increased its network to more than 100 outlets. It is currently the
largest provider of credit cards, with a market share of over 20% at the end of
2008. Credit Europe Bank Romania is also a dominant player in the field of
mortgages and housing loans, with a market share of over 7% at the end of 2008.
Credit Europe Bank started greenfield operations in Ukraine in 2007 and is
active in SME banking and retail banking. By mid-2009, the Bank had around 10
branches and 10 ATMs in operation.
In Switzerland, Credit Europe
Bank focuses on trade finance, private banking and asset management. Credit
Europe Bank Suisse has over EUR 1.7 billion of assets under custody and
management in its private banking arm.
In Dubai, Credit Europe
Bank was granted a category 1 banking license by the Dubai Financial Services
Authority in 2008 that permits the Bank to carry out a wide range of banking
services. As a specialist in short-term commodity trade finance, Credit Europe
Bank Dubai aims to build on its extensive network and further grow its business
in this region.
In Istanbul, Turkey, and Shanghai, China,
the Bank has Representative Offices, conducting market research, liaising
with local and foreign contacts and representing Credit Europe Bank at public
events.