Pan-European bank voted the number-one choice for trade finance in the Central and Eastern Europe region, as well as eight individual countries
UniCredit has been recognised as Best Trade Finance Bank in Central & Eastern Europe and a further eight individual countries in Euromoney's latest Trade Finance Survey.
The survey, now in its fourteenth year, collected feedback from over 13,500 corporates and financial institutions, providing compelling evidence of UniCredit's product expertise, market-leading customer service and deep understanding of its core European markets.
Widely regarded as the benchmark for the global trade finance industry, the survey ranks banks across countries and regions - assessing their levels of customer service, knowledge of customers' needs and the quality of their products.
A full breakdown of results are as follows.
UniCredit was voted:
- Central Eastern Europe Best Regional Trade Finance Bank
- Bosnia and Herzegovina's Best Trade Finance Bank
- Bulgaria Best Trade Finance Bank
- Croatia's Best Trade Finance Bank
- Hungary Best Trade Finance Bank
- Romania Best Trade Finance Bank
- Serbia Best Trade Finance Bank
- Slovakia Best Trade Finance Bank
- Slovenia Best Trade Finance Bank
"We are constantly working to simplify Trade Finance, reducing the costs and the risk for both us and our clients. In particular, we have looked to increase efficiency and transparency through digitalisation, with tools such as Trade Finance Gate offering real-time tracking, document management, and streamlined communication between clients and our team," says Francesca Nenci, UniCredit's Global Head of Trade & Correspondent Banking.
"At UniCredit, we combine global expertise with deep local knowledge to offer best-in-class trade finance solutions tailored to our clients' needs. Our global product factory ensures consistency and innovation, while our strong presence in each market across Central Europe and Eastern Europe allows us to understand our clients closely and provide them with the right solutions at the right time. This unique approach gives us a competitive edge, enabling us to support businesses with seamless, efficient, and highly customised trade finance services," comments Teodora Petkova, Head of Central Europe and Eastern Europe of UniCredit.
Milan, 19th February 2025
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