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Every year, Euromoney presents awards for excellence in different categories of banking operations, and this year OTP banka d.d. was proclaimed country’s best bank for SMEs and Corporate Responsibility The renowned Euromoney magazine presents their Awards for Excellence based on the criteria that include ability to demonstrate growth and development, profitability, ability to adapt to changing market conditions and client needs. This year, OTP banka d.d. in Croatia was presented two of these prestigious awards: Best Bank for SMEs, and Best Bank for Corporate Responsibility, which means that...

The partnership of OTP banka and the Public Institution of Šibenik Fortress of Culture commenced three years ago, only to continue today by signing a sponsorship agreement. The agreement was signed in the Barone Fortress in Šibenik by Bruno Biuk, member of the Board, on behalf of OTP banka and by Gorana Barišić Bačelić, director, on behalf of the Fortress of Culture. “After three years of successful cooperation, I am happy to sign a new cooperation agreement on behalf of OTP banka. I would like to congratulate to the Fortress of Culture on the fantastic job they do at all their venues. We...

For the thirteenth year running,  OTP banka d.d. invited the tender for donation applications, with eligible applicants from four categories: the young, education and science; protection heritage and environment; humanitarian projects and sports.    The commission chose 36 projects among which the Bank will distribute EUR 60,000. The selected projects are especially valuable for certain sensitive social groups, and their roll-out is expected to contribute to a higher quality of life in the communities involved. In 2024, donations were granted to the following associations,...

OTP banka has once again shown its commitment to social responsibility and support to local communities. A total of 40 colleagues from OTP banka participated in the volunteer action held on May 28 in SOS Children's Village Lekenik. At the end of this commendable campaign, the member of the Board of OTP Bank, Mr Nikola Mikša, handed over a significant donation in the amount of EUR 15,000 to the SOS Children's Village Croatia Association, which has been providing a caring home for children without proper parental care for 32 years in two SOS Children's Villages in Lekenik and Ladimirevci....

After the donation to the hospital in Zadar in the amount of EUR 103,406, today the Osijek Clinical Hospital Centre was also presented a check for the same amount collected in the OTP round up fund raising scheme, which was launched by OTP Bank in cooperation with Mastercard back in 2020. The scheme brought together almost 20,000 donors whose generosity made it possible to procure equipment and refurbish children's wards in Croatia. In addition, support was provided by other initiatives such as the humanitarian chess tournament Damin's Gambit in the Croatian style and the Greencajt conference...

The renowned financial magazine Global Finance named OTP banka the best bank in Croatia, and OTP Group the best financial group in Central and Eastern Europe this year again. OTP bank in Hungary and members of the group: Nova KBM in Slovenia and CKB in Montenegro were also named the best in their respective countries in the region. For decades, corporate decision-makers have relied on precisely the Global Finance's best bank awards. Global Finance magazine's awards and recognition programs are a trusted standard of excellence for the financial industry. They are backed by a 37-year history...

OTP Round Up! fund raising scheme launched by OTP banka in cooperation with Mastercard gathered a family of almost 20 thousand good people who have done great things together by setting aside small amounts of money.  Other donation initiatives such as the humanitarian chess tournament Damin's Gambit in the Croatian style and the Greencajt conference contributed as well which increased the raised amount.  Thanks to all of them and the initial donation of 125,000 euros paid by OTP banka and Mastercard at the beginning of each donation cycle, we have so far helped procure the...

OTP banka is proud of the fact that it pays great attention to cooperation with the academic community. In addition to supporting numerous student projects and initiatives, participating in conferences and workshops, implementing its scholarship program for low-income students and students with exceptional sports achievements, OTP banka, in continuous cooperation with faculties, tries to contribute to the best possible conditions for education. It provides support to students by enabling apprenticeship, creating a place where they can get their first job. This is precisely why it set aside a...

OTP banka is proud of the fact that corporate social responsibility is an integral part of its business processes, and that it contributes to the initiation of positive changes in the areas where it operates. That is precisely why the bank swiftly answered the needs of the KBC Zagreb Neurosurgery Clinic for the acquisition of equipment necessary for performing neurosurgical operations. Mr Ivan Šimičević, member of the Board of OTP banka handed over a donation check to Prof.dr.sc. Ante Ćorušić and to the head of the NEUROSURGERY CLINIC of KBC Zagreb, Prof. Dr.Sc. Goran Mrak in the premises of...

Further to the agreement signed in Zagreb by Mr Balázs Békeffy, president of the Board of OTP banka d. d. and Mr Siniša Krajač, secretary general of the Croatian Olympic Committee (HOO), OTP banka is to become a platinum sponsor of the Croatian Olympic athletes. As this pre-Olympic year is drawing to its end, OTP banka has raised the bar in supporting development of sports in the Republic of Croatia. In addition to sponsoring and donating to numerous professional and amateur sports clubs, and children sports clubs, four years ago the Bank invited a tender for scholarships for student...