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Russian Court of Appeal Confirms Billion-Dollar Fine Against Raiffeisen Subsidiary
A Russian appeals court in St. Petersburg has confirmed the decision of a court of first instance, according to which the Russian subsidiary of Raiffeisen Bank International (RBI), AO Raiffeisenbank, must pay over two billion euros to the Cypriot company Rasperia Trading Limited. However, this could also mean two exemptions at the same time - and one of them in Austria.
April 24, 2025
EAVISTA Takes Over card complete: Bank Austria and RBI Sell Their Shares
The Austrian credit card company card complete Service Bank AG has a new majority shareholder. UniCredit Bank Austria and Raiffeisen Bank International (RBI) have sold their shares in the company to EAVISTA Beteiligungsverwaltungs GmbH.
February 17, 2025
Raiffeisen Bank International: Profit Slump due to Provisions for Russia
Raiffeisen Bank International's consolidated profit decreased by over 50% in 2024 due to a €840 million provision from a Russian court ruling, which ordered the bank to pay EUR 2 billion in damages.
February 4, 2025
Raiffeisen Bank International: Consolidated Profit Excluding Belarus, Russia at 856 Million Euros
Raiffeisen Bank International AG (RBI) is successfully continuing its strategy of reducing risks in challenging markets and was able to present a solid performance for the first nine months of this year despite the withdrawal from Russia and Belarus. Adjusted consolidated profit, which was calculated without contributions from these two countries, amounted to EUR 856 million. RBI thus remains stable, while at the same time implementing its withdrawal plan from the Russian business.
October 29, 2024
Russian Court Decision Complicates Raiffeisen Bank International Planned Sale of Subsidiary Bank
The planned exit of Raiffeisen Bank International AG (RBI) from Russia has suffered a significant setback. A Russian court has issued a temporary injunction blocking the sale of the Russian subsidiary AO Raiffeisenbank. This decision could significantly delay the Austrian bank's efforts to reduce its presence in Russia.
September 5, 2024
Raiffeisen Bank International Withdraws from Controversial STRABAG Transaction
Raiffeisen Bank International AG (RBI) has announced that it will no longer pursue the planned acquisition of shares in STRABAG SE. This decision was made public in an ad hoc announcement in which the bank stated that it had not received the necessary comfort in discussions with the relevant authorities to proceed with the transaction. RBI therefore decided to refrain from the transaction for reasons of prudence.
May 15, 2024
RBI in a Balancing Act Between Sanction Risks and Solid Management
Raiffeisen Bank International (RBI) is currently caught between geopolitical tensions and its own business progress. Recent developments have led the bank to take cautious steps to avoid sanction risks on the one hand and to present its robust quarterly results on the other, which show that the bank remains strong even without the income from Russia and Belarus.
May 2, 2024
Raiffeisen Bank International Expects ECB Call to Accelerate Withdrawals from Russia
Raiffeisen Bank International (RBI) is facing increasing pressure from the European Central Bank (ECB) to reduce its business activities in Russia more rapidly. This follows a number of developments and the publication of an ad hoc announcement by the bank in which it is expected that the ECB will make an official request to accelerate the wind-down measures in the near future.
April 18, 2024
Raiffeisen Bank International Under Observation by U.S. Sanctions Authorities
Raiffeisen Bank International (RBI), a prominent financial institution based in Austria, is the focus of the U.S. Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) due to its ongoing business relationship with Russia. OFAC has contacted the bank to request details of its transactions and processes related to Russia.
March 11, 2024
Financial Market Authority Initiates Investigations Against Raiffeisen Bank International
The Austrian Financial Market Authority (FMA) has launched an investigation into Raiffeisen Bank International (RBI). The focus is on possible deficiencies in the implementation of money laundering prevention measures, as can be seen from the bank's annual report published today.
February 25, 2024
Austria's Ministry of Defense Warns of Global Risks
In a time of global uncertainty, the Austrian Federal Ministry of Defense has presented the "Risikobild 2024 - World out of joint". The presentation at the Raiffeisen Forum, led by Defense Minister Klaudia Tanner, aimed to shed light on the security policy challenges at the national and international level for the coming twelve to 18 months.
January 29, 2024
Austrian Banking Sector Focuses on Sustainability: OeKB > ESG Data Hub Established
In a remarkable step towards promoting sustainability in the financial sector, Oesterreichische Kontrollbank (OeKB) has successfully introduced the OeKB > ESG Data Hub. Around 80% of the domestic banking sector, including well-known institutions such as UniCredit Bank Austria, Raiffeisen-Sektor, Erste Bank, and Sparkassen as well as Oberbank, already use this central online platform.
January 11, 2024
Ukraine Removes Raiffeisen Bank International from the List of "War Sponsors"
The Ukrainian government has temporarily removed Raiffeisen Bank International (RBI) from the controversial list of "war sponsors". This step follows intensive bilateral talks and consultations with representatives of the European Commission. RBI, which was previously criticized for its business activities in Russia and the recognition of the self-proclaimed Donetsk and Luhansk People's Republics by its Russian subsidiary, is now no longer suspected of supporting the Russian war of aggression.
December 17, 2023
Raiffeisen Probed by U.S. Sanctions Authority
Raiffeisen Bank International, an Austrian lender that plays a critical role in the Russian economy, is under investigation by the US sanctions authority over its Russia-related business.
February 18, 2023
Thriller Surrounding Ex-Chief of Belarusian Raiffeisen Subsidiary
The head of the Belarusian Raiffeisen subsidiary Priorbank and ex-honorary consul of Austria in Belarus has now been released after a period of imprisonment. The Austrian diplomat Sergey Kostyuchenko, who is said to have made great contributions to bilateral relations between Minsk and Vienna, was a political prisoner of Alexander Lukashenko's regime over the last year.
January 30, 2023
Austrian Raiffeisen Bank International Gets Under Pressure Due to Russo-Ukrainian War
Its involvement in Russia keeps Raiffeisen Bank International (RBI) and its managers, led by Johann Strobl, very busy. The subsidiary institution in Moscow is RBI's biggest profit earner and almost the entire RBI board is on the Ukrainians' "awaiting sanctions" list. Whether RBI will stay in Russia and how to proceed is still unclear, as the banking group is in a tricky situation.
January 9, 2023
Ukrainians Want Raiffeisen Bankers Sanctioned
Austria's Raiffeisen Bank International is coming under pressure in Ukraine. RBI CEO Johann Strobl and another manager are on a list drawn up by Ukrainian authorities, according to which sanctions are recommended.
January 8, 2023
Despite the Ukraine War: Raiffeisenbank International Doubles Group Result
In the first half of 2022, Raiffeisen Bank International (RBI), which is heavily active in Eastern Europe, achieved a significant profit despite the Ukrainian conflict. Its Bulgarian subsidiary was sold in June, which was a major contributing factor.
August 2, 2022
City of Vienna Organises Online Matura for Displaced Children From Ukraine
In order to enable displaced children from Ukraine to take the Ukrainian Matura, the City of Vienna is offering a total of 800 displaced Ukrainian pupils the opportunity to take the exam online in Vienna this year at the end of July/beginning of August. This project is organised by the Ukrainian Education Centre, which was launched at the beginning of April by the City of Vienna together with Raiffeisen Centrobank and the H. Stepic CEE Charity.
July 12, 2022
Austria's Raiffeisen Bank Now Considering Russia and Ukraine Exit After All
Raiffeisen Bank International is considering withdrawing from Russia. The enormous civil suffering in Ukraine caused by Russia's war of aggression had led the management to this decision. This step is not taken easy, since Russia counts as one of the key areas of the Austrian bank.
March 18, 2022
Vienna Stock Exchange: EVN Replaces Telekom Austria in ATX
The semi-annual review of the Austrian leading index ATX has shown a change in the composition. EVN AG will replace Telekom Austria AG. Furthermore, voestalpine AG is included in the ATX five, which comprises the five largest listed companies, instead of Raiffeisen Bank International AG.
March 3, 2021
RBI: Significant Decline in Profits in the First Half of 2019
Stock Exchange-listed RBI Raiffeisen Bank International recorded a significant 25% decline in profits in the first half of 2019. The consolidated profit generated was only €571 million, compared to €756 million in the first half of 2018.
August 8, 2019
RBI Subsidiary Raiffeisen Bank Polska Completes Sale
The sale of the core banking business of RBI subsidiary Raiffeisen Bank Polska to BGZ BNP has been completed, according to a statement. The regulatory approvals for the transaction agreed in April have now been obtained. The direct impact of the sale on RBI Group’s consolidated profit is expected to amount to minus EUR 121 million,
November 3, 2018
Raiffeisen Centrobank: Yearly Financial Report 2017
Raiffeisen Centrobank AG is declaring the following financial reports below.
April 26, 2018
Money Laundering: RBI Is Fined EUR 2.7 Million
The Austrian Financial Market Authority (FMA) has imposed the highest fine ever imposed by the FMA, i.e. a fine of EUR 2.748 million against Raiffeisen Bank International AG.
April 1, 2018
RBI Doubles Net Profit, Pays Dividends Again and Returns to Growth Course
RBI - Raiffeisen Bank International has doubled its profit in 2017 and rewards shareholders. They have not received any dividends since 2013. The bank had to pursue a sharp austerity course, reduce international business volumes, close branches in Eastern Europe and stop dividend payments. Russia remains the most important source of income.
March 15, 2018
Egger Holzwerkstoffe to Issue Subordinated Bond
Egger Holzwerkstoffe intends to issue a deeply subordinated bond with perpetual maturity and an early redemption option for the issuer after five years (hybrid bond). UniCredit Bank AG has been mandated as Sole Structuring Advisor and Sole Bookrunner. Raiffeisen Bank International AG acts as co-lead manager.
February 26, 2018
Raiffeisen Bank International AG / Quarterly report according to art. 87 para. 6 Stock Exchange Act
Raiffeisen Bank International AG is declaring the following financial reports below.
November 14, 2017
Raiffeisen Centrobank AG / Half-year financial report according to art. 87 para. 1 Stock Exchange Act
Raiffeisen Centrobank AG is declaring the following financial reports below.
September 29, 2017
Raiffeisen Bank International AG / Half-year financial report according to art. 87 para. 1 Stock Exchange Act
Raiffeisen Bank International AG is declaring the following financial reports below.
August 10, 2017
EANS-Other capital market information: Raiffeisen Bank International
Raiffeisen Bank International AG ("RBI") hereby gives notice that pursuant to Clause 23 (Call Option) of the respective Final Terms dated 1 March 2007 all Notes in the currently outstanding aggregate nominal amount of EUR 114,741,000 will be redeemed at par on the next Interest Payment Date, 5 September 2017.
August 4, 2017
EANS-General Meeting: AGRANA Beteiligungs-AG / Invitation to the General Meeting according to art. 107 para. 3 Companies Act
We would like to invite our shareholders to the 30th Annual General Meeting of AGRANA Beteiligungs-Aktiengesellschaft on Friday, July 07th, 2017, at 11:00 a.m., at Raiffeisen Forum, A-1020 Vienna, Friedrich-Wilhelm-Raiffeisen-Platz 1.
June 8, 2017
Raiffeisen Bank International AG / Yearly financial report according to art. 82 para. 4 Stock Exchange Act
Raiffeisen Bank International AG is declaring the following financial reports below.
May 17, 2017
Raiffeisen Bank International AG / Quarterly report according to art. 87 para. 6 Stock Exchange Act
Raiffeisen Bank International AG is declaring the following financial reports below.
May 17, 2017
Raiffeisen Centrobank AG / Yearly Report
Raiffeisen Centrobank AG is declaring the following financial reports below.
April 27, 2017
immigon portfolioabbau ag / - immigon portfolioabbau ag announces successful completion of the disposal of 9.92 million shares in Raiffeisen Bank International AG through an accelerated bookbuilding; sales price set at EUR21.00 per share
The management board of immigon portfolioabbau ag (formerly Österreichische Volksbanken-Aktiengesellschaft), Peregringasse 2, 1090 Vienna, FN 116476p ("immigon"), herewith announces the successful placement of 9,921,965 shares (the "Sale Shares") in Raiffeisen Bank International AG ("RBI"), ISIN AT0000606306, which immigon held indirectly via its 100% subsidiary Unternehmensbeteiligungs Gesellschaft mit beschränkter Haftung.
March 21, 2017
immigon portfolioabbau ag / immigon portfolioabbau ag commences sale of up to approximately 9.92 million shares in Raiffeisen Bank International AG by way of an accelerated bookbuilding (21 March 2017)
On 21 March 2017, the management board of immigon portfolioabbau ag (formerly Österreichische Volksbanken-Aktiengesellschaft), Peregringasse 2, 1090 Vienna, FN 116476p ("immigon"), has decided as part of its statutory obligation to wind down its assets to sell up to approximately 9,92 million shares (the "Offer Shares") in Raiffeisen Bank International AG ("RBI"), ISIN AT0000606306, subject to investor demand.
March 21, 2017
RZB Finance Jersey IV Limited / Change of law on securities other than shares
On 18 March 2017, the down-stream merger ("Merger") of Raiffeisen Zentralbank Österreich Aktiengesellschaft ("RZB") into its majority-owned subsidiary Raiffeisen Bank International AG ("RBI") (with a registered address of Am Stadtpark 9, 1030 Vienna, Austria, and registered under FN 122119 m at the commercial court in Vienna (Handelsgericht Wien)), was registered in the Austrian company register (Firmenbuch). The Merger occurred under Austrian law pursuant to which RBI became the universal successor of RZB, including with respect to all of its rights and liabilities.
March 20, 2017
RZB Finance Jersey III Limited / Other capitalmarket information
On 18 March 2017, the down-stream merger ("Merger") of Raiffeisen Zentralbank Österreich Aktiengesellschaft ("RZB") into its majority-owned subsidiary Raiffeisen Bank International AG ("RBI") (with a registered address of Am Stadtpark 9, 1030 Vienna, Austria, and registered under FN 122119 m at the commercial court in Vienna (Handelsgericht Wien)), was registered in the Austrian company register (Firmenbuch).
March 20, 2017
Raiffeisen Bank International AG / Change of law on securities other than shares
On 18 March 2017, the down-stream merger of Raiffeisen Zentralbank Österreich Aktiengesellschaft ("RZB") into its majority-owned subsidiary Raiffeisen Bank International AG ("RBI") ("Merger") was registered in the Austrian company register (Firmenbuch). The Merger occurred under Austrian law pursuant to which RBI became the universal successor of RZB, assuming all of its rights and liabilities (including those under the Notes).
March 18, 2017
Raiffeisen Zentralbank Österreich AG / Yearly Report
Raiffeisen Zentralbank Österreich AG is declaring the following financial reports below.
March 15, 2017
Raiffeisen Bank International AG / Yearly Report
Raiffeisen Bank International AG is declaring the following financial reports below.
March 15, 2017
Raiffeisen Zentralbank Österreich AG / Yearly Report
Raiffeisen Zentralbank Österreich AG is declaring the following financial reports below.
March 15, 2017
UNIQA Insurance Group AG / UNIQA Privatstiftung completes takeover ofRZB's 17.64% share in UNIQA Insurance Group (with photo)
A block trade announced by Raiffeisen Zentralbank Österreich AG ("RZB") in July for the sale of shares in the UNIQA Insurance Group AG ("UNIQA Group") to UNIQA Versicherungsverein Privatstiftung ("UNIQA Privatstiftung") was legally completed on 15 December 2016 following the approval of the relevant authorities.
December 15, 2016
STRABAG SE / Agreement concluded with Raiffeisen/Uniqa on purchase of all shares of Raiffeisen evolution project development GmbH
The Management Board of STRABAG SE reports that the assignment contract related to the acquisition of all shares of Raiffeisen evolution project development GmbH was concluded today. The transaction will take effect immediately following approval by the competition authorities in Austria and Hungary.
December 2, 2016
Raiffeisen Bank International AG / Quarterly Report
Raiffeisen Bank International AG is declaring the following financial reports below.
November 16, 2016
UNIQA Insurance Group AG / Raiffeisen Banking Group bundles UNIQA shares in RZB
Raiffeisen Zentralbank Österreich AG (RZB), core shareholder of UNIQA Insurance Group AG (UNIQA), has announced its intention to acquire UNIQA shares amounting to 2.24per cent of UNIQA's share capital from Raiffeisen-Holding Niederösterreich-Wien, Raiffeisen-Landesbank Steiermark and Raiffeisenlandesbank Kärnten. The acquisition is set to bundle the Raiffeisen Banking Group's shares in UNIQA in RZB.
October 31, 2016
STRABAG increases its stake in Raiffeisen evolution to 100 percent
The European-based construction and technology group STRABAG, already a 20 % shareholder of Raiffeisen evolution project development GmbH, is acquiring the remaining 80 % stake in the company previously held by Raiffeisen Group and UNIQA Insurance Group AG. The shareholders today reached a basic agreement on the most important conditions of the share transfer. The transaction is still pending approval by the respective company boards.
September 16, 2016
Raiffeisen Centrobank AG / Half Yearly Report
Raiffeisen Centrobank AG is declaring the following financial reports below.
September 15, 2016
Raiffeisen Zentralbank Österreich AG / Half Yearly Report
Raiffeisen Zentralbank Österreich AG is declaring the following financial reports below.
August 26, 2016
