ThinkBiz together with F.D.P.S. Carpathia Evergreen, Creative Vision Broadcast, Irena Events, organized on 22nd October, the 1st edition of its annual awards ceremony dedicated to leaders in the financial and banking sectors “ThinkBiz Financial Leaders Awards Gala 2024″, at Crowne Plaza Bucharest Hotel, Crowne Ballroom Hall.
The event brings together business leaders and professionals for a special sit-down gala dinner and an awards ceremony recognizing the most successful individuals and organizations in the banking, leasing, investment funds and financial adviser industry.
Around 70 guests from the financial and banking sectors, directors of investment funds and representatives of some of the largest companies in Romania, together with representatives of the local authorities, government officials and diplomats attend this special event Gala.
We proudly present our Partners: GARANTI BBVA ROMANIA, EXIM BANCA ROMANESCA, THE MARKETER, APULUM PORCELAIN FACTORY, COSMETRICE, METAMORPHOSE, AUR’A MINERAL WATER, CASA DE VINURI COTNARI AND HAPPY FOREVER BY ANDREEA.
THE 2024 WINNERS WERE:
CORPORATE BANK OF THE YEAR – BANCA TRANSILVANIA – For achieving a high level of recognition and admiration for its successful expansion of corporate customer business, providing innovative products and services and taking important steps in the area of digitalization in a highly competitive market segment.
RETAIL BANK OF THE YEAR – RAIFFEISEN BANK ROMANIA – For successful operations in one of the most competitive financial market segments, with oustanding products and services for its expanding customer base.
A.I. BANKING MOBILE PRODUCT OF THE YEAR – LIBRA INTERNET BANK – The first bank in Romania and one of the first in Europe to introduce a generative artificial intelligence service in its mobile banking application, ”Libra Voice”.
DIGITAL BANK OF THE YEAR – SALT BANK – The first 100% digital Romanian bank, a newly created entity following the acquisition of Idea Bank by Banca Transilvania.
BEST BANKING STRATEGY – GARANTI BBVA ROMANIA – Recognizing its achievements and overall success in strengthening its position among the top banks in the industry, based on healthy growth, diversified product portfolio and digital channels, while keeping pace with customer needs.
BEST MOBILE BANKING USER INTERFACE – CEC BANK – For its innovative strategy and outstanding success in creating a widely appreciated mobile banking solution and for its efforts to promote pioneering products and services.
PROJECT OF THE YEAR IN BANKING – ROMANIAN ASSOCIATION OF BANKS (A.R.B) – For simplifying the process of updating personal data at banks through the signing of the agreement between the A.R.B and the General Directorate for Personal Records. As a result, millions of customers will no longer need to visit banks to update their personal information, and banks will be able to comply with legal requirements.
BANKER OF THE YEAR – TRAIAN HALALAI, PRESIDENT, EXIM BANCA ROMANESCA – For achieving a high level of recognition and admiration from the general business community for outstanding results and qualities of creative leadership, reflected in his essential contribution to EXIM BANCA ROMANESCA’S successful expansion strategy.
BANK OF THE YEAR – UNICREDIT BANK ROMANIA – For achieving a high level of recognition and admiration for its innovative strategies and solid growth in a highly competitive market segment, responding better than any other bank to customers’ needs and expectations.
BEST FINANCIAL ADVISERS – KIWI FINANCE – For outstanding success in one of the most competitive financial services sectors.
BEST LEASING COMPANY OF THE YEAR – UNICREDIT LEASING IFN – The company has positioned itself at the forefront of the leasing market in Romania and has achieved a high level of recognition, providing innovative products and services in a highly competitive market segment.
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