„Covid-19 was a catalyst for the digitalization, especially in UniCredit Bulbank. We have created the necessary structures so that we can offer almost all services remotely. Thus the client, already having the bank in his phone, can do almost everything from a distance: from opening an account, through applying for a loan, to buying securities, signing agreements or rescheduling loans.”, commented Teodora Petkova, CEO of UniCredit Bulbank, as a host of a jointly event of UniCredit Bulbank and the German-Bulgarian Chamber of Industry and Commerce, dedicated to business in the post-pandemic world.

In one week as a partner of the Chamber the bank will present to the members of the Chamber different highlights related to macroeconomic review, business, sustainable development etc.

During the discussion, which was attended by Tim Kurt, President of GBCIC, Lyubomir Minchev, founder and CEO of Telelink Holdings B.V. Group, Martin Nyland, General Manager of BHTC Bulgaria, and Boryana Manolova, CEO of Siemens Bulgaria, the participants united around the thesis that the most valuable asset for any company is its team.

“In the basis of our success are the colleagues we work with. They are the ones, who are closest to the clients, develop the technologies, manage the risks, determine the investments and drive the innovations. Human capital is our greatest strength and retaining and attracting new talents is one of the most important challenges we have today”, commented Teodora Petkova.

Raluka Popesku, Head of Corporate, Investment and Private banking and Member of the Management board of UniCredit Bulbank, and Emiliano Steinfl, head of International center of UniCredit Bulbank, also took part in the discussion “Business in the Post-Pandemic World”.

“Continue to provide valuable support, as  we are well aware that for the successful business leaders, the most important resource is the relevant and on-time information as well as to have the opportunity to rely on good and solid partnerships”, commented Raluca Popescu.

“The customers come first for us. In order to Continue offering them the best in class services and products, we believe that a skilled and prepared team and a well-developed infrastructure are the key to success”, added Emiliano Steinfl.

On the second day of the week the chief economist of the bank Kristofor Pavlov took part. He presented a macroeconomic analysis through the members of the chamber.

After shrinking by 4.2% in 2020, GDP is likely to grow by 2.6% in 2021 and by 4.4% in 2022. We expect the economy to recover to pre-crisis levels by mid-2022. The economy is likely to reach full employment earliest at the end of 2023, commented Kristofor Pavlov.

On Wednesday, April 14, the economic analysis of the relationship between German and Bulgarian business will be presented. The analysis is exclusive and was prepared by the Economic Research team of UniCredit Bulbank for the German-Bulgarian Chamber of Industry and Commerce.

A program for the upcoming events and a possibility to register for “UniCredit Bulbank week: Partnership that matters” you can find on social media platforms of UniCredit Bulbank and German-Bulgarian Chamber of Industry and Commerce.

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