Raiffeisenbank starts the campaign called “The Days of consumer lending”, during when customers could apply for a consumer loan fast and easy and with preferential terms.

"We started the year on good terms. Despite the low interest rate environment and the weak economic cycle, we increased our operating income compared to the first quarter of 2012."

"In terms of growth and profit, the banking sector in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) continues to outperform its Western European counterpart, as growth opportunities and margins in CEE remain significantly higher."

While this result is a quarter below the figure reported for 2011, it once again places us well ahead of all the other banks in Austria.

Global liquidity is beneficial for investment climate. Bull market in equities continues. Growth in CEE is expected in the second half of the year.

Raiffeisen Bank International (RBI) has been awarded the title “Best Bank in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE)” for the seventh time in a row .