07.11.2022
Erste wins „best private bank“ awards for CEE, Austria and Slovakia from The Banker/PWM
- Erste Group again named “Best Private Bank in Central and Eastern Europe” by The Banker and PWM
- Erste Private Banking was also honored as “Best Private Bank” in both Austria and Slovakia
Erste Group Bank AG (Erste Group) has been recognized as the "Best Private Bank in Central and Eastern Europe" by The Banker and PWM. This marks the ninth consecutive year that Erste Group has secured this prestigious title, which is awarded by the two trade publications belonging to the Financial Times Group. Erste Private Banking also won PWM/The Banker’s 2022 awards for "Best Private Bank in Austria” (for the seventh year in a row) and "Best Private Bank in Slovakia".
“Convenience is key for our customers. Therefore, we have invested significantly in our digital solutions and can provide - in addition to our classic consulting business - remote video advice, digital signature, high-end reporting solutions and much more. Being a part of a universal bank that excels in innovation is a huge benefit for Erste Private Banking. As a result, we provide tailored Private Banking solutions, as well as the whole range of products, whether for private individuals or business owners, corporations, or foundations. Our solution is highly individualized according to the needs of each customer, covering all relevant asset classes and product categories, as well as ESG criteria,” explains Maximilian Clary und Aldringen, Head of Private Banking and Wealth Management.
Best Private Bank in Central and Eastern Europe
The PWM/The Banker jury emphasized Erste Group's high level of expertise in serving high net worth individuals in Austria and the CEE region, where local private banking units operate in Croatia, Czechia Hungary, Romania and Slovakia. In these markets, Erste Private Banking offers a full range of wealth management services to around 21,500 private clients with total assets under management of EUR 29.5 billion. In 2022, Erste Group’s private banking continued to develop its digital services to further complement the strength of its in-person advisory offerings.
Best Private Bank in Austria
Erste Private Banking was also honored for the ninth time in ten years and the seventh time in a row for providing the best private banking services in Austria. Within the market, Erste Group is not only distinguished by its excellent advice and service to high net worth individuals, but also by being the market leader in the Austrian investment fund business.
The PWM/The Banker jury emphasized Erste Group's high level of expertise in serving high net worth individuals in Austria and the CEE region, where local private banking units operate in Croatia, Czechia Hungary, Romania and Slovakia. In these markets, Erste Private Banking offers a full range of wealth management services to around 21,500 private clients with total assets under management of EUR 29.5 billion. In 2022, Erste Group’s private banking continued to develop its digital services to further complement the strength of its in-person advisory offerings.
Best Private Bank in Austria
Erste Private Banking was also honored for the ninth time in ten years and the seventh time in a row for providing the best private banking services in Austria. Within the market, Erste Group is not only distinguished by its excellent advice and service to high net worth individuals, but also by being the market leader in the Austrian investment fund business.