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Greece and Eurobonds Divide Austria
The Greek exit and the introduction of Eurobonds are discussed heatedly. In Austria, there is no clear tendency.
May 25, 2012
Vienna Stock Exchange: Winners and Losers (2012-05-24)
Daily News Flash from Vienna Stock Exchange: Upgrades and Downgrades, Analyses and Comments.
May 24, 2012 · Updated: May 24, 2012; 19:45
Raiffeisen Bank International Doubled Net Income
In the first quarter of 2012, RBI´s net interest income was stable at € 875m (down 1.0% y-o-y), the operating income decreased slightly to € 1,295m (down 3.4% y-o-y). RBI´s Core Tier 1 ratio was up to 10.2%.
May 24, 2012
RBI: Rise in Earnings Predicted
The Austrian Raiffeisen Bank International will report its first quarter results on May 24. A 94% increase in earnings is expected.
May 18, 2012
Hungarian Bank Tax May be Abolished
The extraordinary bank tax in Hungary will be halved in 2013 and deleted in 2014, the government said. Austrian banks are relieved.
May 10, 2012
Vienna Stock Exchange: Winners and Losers (2012-05-08)
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May 8, 2012 · Updated: May 8, 2012; 16:33
RBI´s Hauptmann Enters ICC
Raiffeisen Bank International´s Andrea Hauptmann appointed new chairwoman of the International Chamber of Commerce Task Force.
May 5, 2012
Raiffeisen Bank International Closes Acquisition of Polbank
The Provisional purchase price is € 460m in cash for a 70 per cent stake in the Polish private bank. RBI becomes number 6 in the Polish banking market.
April 30, 2012
Vienna Stock Exchange: Winners and Losers (2012-04-24)
Daily News-.Flash from Vienna Stock Exchange: Upgrades and Downgrades, Winners and Losers.
April 24, 2012
Vienna Stock Exchange: Winners and Losers (2012-04-23)
Daily News Flash from Vienna Stock Exchange. Upgrades and Downgrades, Winners and Losers.
April 23, 2012
RBI: Takeover of Polbank Approved
The Polish Competition Authority allowed Austrian RBI (Raiffeisen Bank International) to purchase Polbank. Conversely, RBI has to list as Warsaw Stock Exchange.
April 18, 2012
Vienna Stock Exchange: Winners and Losers (2012-04-16)
Daily News Flash from Vienna Stock Exchange: Upgrades and Downgrades, Winners and Losers.
April 16, 2012 · Updated: April 16, 2012; 18:05
Goldman Sachs: Too Small Margins at Austrian Banks in CEE
The U.S. investment bank is optimistic that the CEE region recovers in 2013. The write-offs made by Austrian banks were “correct”.
April 16, 2012
Austria Tries to Adapt its Image
In order to attract foreign investors, Austrian companies are attempting to amend the country’s image. Instead of tourism and culture, the industrial sector and the expertise should be underlined.
April 13, 2012
Vienna Stock Exchange: Winners and Losers (2012-04-11)
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April 11, 2012
Austria and CEE: Slight Upward Trend
Real GDP in CEE to grow by 2.6 per cent in 2012, while GDP in eurozone set to shrink by 0.5 per cent. Austrian GDP to expand by 0.3 per cent.
April 10, 2012
Economic Outlook: Slight Optimism for Eurozone
The Eurozone´s GDP to grow by 1.1 per cent again in 2013. In 2012, the economy will decline by 0.5 per cent; the low point of recession has already been reached.
April 5, 2012
Raiffeisen: Downsizing in Hungary Completed
The Hungarian subsidiary of the Austrian lender Raiffeisen Bank International has no plans for further business downsizing.
April 5, 2012
Vienna Stock Exchange: Winners and Losers (2012-04-02)
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April 2, 2012 · Updated: April 2, 2012; 20:00
RBI Strengthens Commitment to CEE Region
Austrian Raiffeisen Bank International underlines its function as major lender in Central and Eastern Europe. Hungary is still the most uncertain market.
April 2, 2012
RBI Is Optimistic to Reach Solution in Hungary
On the occasion of a investor conference in London, Austrian Raiffeisen Bank International talked about risks in Hungary and capital requirements by EBA.
March 31, 2012
RBI Is Optimistic to Reach Equity Requirements Without Capital Increase
The Austrian Raiffeisen Bank International sees no need to raise capital. The 9.0% Tier 1 quota should be reached by June.
March 30, 2012
RBI Posts Pre-Tax Profit of € 1.4bn
As only Austrian bank, Raiffeisen Bank International pays divididends. The tier 1 ratio raises by 0.2 percentage points.
March 29, 2012
Vienna Stock Exchange: Winners and Losers (2012-02-27)
Daily News Flash from Vienna Stock Exchange. Upgrades and Downgrades, Winners and Losers.
March 27, 2012 · Updated: March 27, 2012; 18:27
Vienna Stock Exchange: Winners and Losers (2012-03-26)
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March 26, 2012 · Updated: March 26, 2012; 19:45
RBI: Günther Gall Appointed Vice-Chairman of EPC
The Austrian national Günther Gall of Raiffeisen Bank International AG (RBI) was elected vice president of the European Payments Council (EPC).
March 23, 2012
RBI: No Capital Increase
Christian Konrad, general attorney of the Raiffeisen sector, is against a capital increase at RBI (Raiffeisen Bank International). The 9.0% tier-1 quota will be reached without that measure, Konrad is convinced.
March 23, 2012
Banks have CEE-Subsidiaries „Under Control“
RBI´s CEO Herbert Stepic criticizes the skepticism against banking in Central and Eastern Europe. The economist Aiginger sees more advantages than risks for Austrian banks.
March 21, 2012
Vienna Stock Exchange: Winners and Losers (2012-03-20)
Daily News-Flash from Vienna Stock Exchange: Upgrades and Downgrades, Winners and Losers.
March 20, 2012 · Updated: March 20, 2012; 18:45
Vienna Stock Exchange: Winners and Losers (2012-03-19)
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March 19, 2012
Bawag to Refund Bank Aid in 2014 by Earliest
The U.S. owned bank was the only one in Austria which could increase its profits last year. The restructuring is successfully completed.
March 17, 2012
Vienna Stock Exchange: Winners and Losers (2012-03-17)
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March 17, 2012
Raiffeisen Places Chinese Bonds
The Austrian bank places 750 million yuan in first sale dim sum bonds.
March 16, 2012
Vienna Stock Exchange: Winners and Losers (2012-03-15)
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March 15, 2012 · Updated: March 15, 2012; 19:03
No Credit Crunch in CEE
Western European banks maintain the liquidity of their subsidiaries in Central and Eastern Europe. The equity provision is better than expected.
March 14, 2012
Vienna Stock Exchange: Winners and Losers (2012-03-13)
Daily News-Flash from Vienna Stock Exchange: Upgrades and Downgrades, Winners and Losers.
March 13, 2012
Vienna Stock Exchange: Winners and Losers (2012-03-10)
Daily News Flash from Vienna Stock Exchange: Upgrades and Downgrades, Winners and Losers.
March 10, 2012
RBI Mandated Lead Arranger and Bookrunner for Moscow Airport
The loan of € 165m for the largest Russian Airport is for general corporate purposes. The international financing consortium consists of ING, Société Générale and RBI.
March 9, 2012
RBI Optimizes Its Structure of Participations
EBA decides not to recognize privately placed participation capital. RZB Group will nevertheless meet the EBA target, the bank argues.
March 8, 2012
Vienna Stock Exchange: Winners and Losers (2012-03-06)
Daily News-Flash from Vienna Stock Exchange: Upgrades and Downgrades, Winners and Losers.
March 6, 2012 · Updated: March 6, 2012; 18:39
Vienna Stock Exchange: Winners and Losers (2012-03-01)
Daily News Flash from Vienna Stock Exchange: Upgrades and Downgrades, Winners and Losers.
March 1, 2012 · Updated: March 1, 2012; 18:05
Vienna Stock Exchange: Winners and Losers (2012-02-29)
Daily News-Flash from Vienna Stock Exchange: Upgrades and Downgrades, Winners and Losers.
February 29, 2012 · Updated: February 29, 2012; 18:26
Vienna Stock Exchange: Winners and Losers (2012-02-27)
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February 27, 2012 · Updated: February 27, 2012; 17:56
Austria Discussing Top Banks’ Capital Rules With EU Commission
Austria’s regulators are discussing rules for its top banks that will curb excessive lending in Central and Eastern Europe with the European Commission.
February 25, 2012
Vienna Stock Exchange: Winners and Losers (2012-02-25)
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February 25, 2012
Vienna Stock Exchange: Winners and Losers (2012-02-24)
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February 24, 2012 · Updated: February 24, 2012; 18:17
Raiffeisen Aims to Purchase Securities
In order to strengthen the capital structure, Austrian Raiffeisen Bank International wants to retain perpetual non-cumulative securities.
February 23, 2012
RBI Posts Profit of € 1.4bn in 2011
Profit before tax rises by 6.7 per cent compared with 2010 to € 1,373m. Core Tier 1 Ratio amounts to 9.3 per cent (before dividend).
February 23, 2012
Vienna Stock Exchange: Winners and Losers (2012-02-20)
Daily News-Flash from Vienna Stock Exchange: Upgrades and Downgrades, Winners and Losers.
February 20, 2012
Stepic Criticizes Rating Agencies Sharply
For Herbert Stepic, CEO of Raiffeisen Bank International (RBI), statements given by the U.S. rating agencies are “undifferentiated”.
February 20, 2012