Erste joins Trade facilitation programm EBRD

We are extremely pleased to be able to continue our cooperation with the EBRD through the Trade Facilitation Programme, having previously worked together on the provision of credit lines for SMEs. What makes this framework arrangement particularly important for us is the fact that through it we have become Erste Group regional coordinator for trade and export finance in the following countries: Slovenia, Serbia, Macedonia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Montenegro and, of course, Croatia. We see it as recognition of our professionalism and expertise, as well as of our achievements so far. The funds from this Programme will primarily be used to back the export projects of our clients, which is important since export is one component with significant potential of giving additional impetus to the economic growth of Croatia. It is our strategy in the current year to put a very strong emphasis on backing and financing of this segment of economy, ESB Board member Boris Centner said.