Erste Group Crowned Best Bank in Central and Eastern Europe with Multiple Subsidiary Wins

Erste Group Crowned Best Bank in Central and Eastern Europe with Multiple Subsidiary Wins

(IN BRIEF) Erste Group has topped Euromoney’s Awards for Excellence as the Best Bank in Central and Eastern Europe. Its Austrian arm, Erste Bank und Sparkassen, and Czech unit, Česká spořitelna, were each named Best Bank in their home markets. The Group’s focus on sustainable practices earned Corporate Responsibility honours at both the CEE level and for Slovakia’s Slovenská sporiteľňa, and Erste Bank Hungary was recognized for distinguished customer experience. CEO Peter Bosek highlighted these accolades as evidence of Erste’s commitment to high‑quality service and its strategic expansion into Poland. Euromoney’s awards are determined by expert journalists after in‑depth evaluation of industry submissions and performance.

(PRESS RELEASE) VIENNA, 18-Jul-2025 — /EuropaWire/ — Erste Group has once again been honoured as Euromoney’s “Best Bank in Central and Eastern Europe,” according to the publication’s latest Awards for Excellence. In addition to this regional accolade, several of Erste’s subsidiary banks have secured top national distinctions: Erste Bank und Sparkassen in Austria and Česká spořitelna in Czechia both received “Best Bank” awards. The Group’s commitment to sustainability and community engagement was recognized with a Corporate Responsibility award at the CEE level and for Slovakia’s Slovenská sporiteľňa, while Erste Bank Hungary earned praise for delivering outstanding customer experience.

Peter Bosek, CEO of Erste Group, remarked, “Being named Euromoney’s Best Bank across CEE underscores our steadfast dedication to excellence and innovation. Coupled with our forthcoming entry into Poland, these awards affirm our leadership in serving customers throughout the region.”

Euromoney’s Awards for Excellence, established in 1992, celebrate exceptional performance in banking and capital markets. Winners are selected by a panel of senior Euromoney journalists, who evaluate comprehensive submissions and conduct year‑round research across global financial markets.

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SOURCE: Erste Group