Raiffeisen Bank International AG

Make Resolution Planning Happen 🌟 On 27 November, together with EBRD we hosted a life format workshop under the umbrella of the Vienna Initiative dedicated to Resolution Planning and MREL topics. Over 130 participants from supranational institutions, regulators and commercial banking groups followed different panel discussions. 🤝   Representatives of the Single Resolution Board, numerous national resolution authorities as well as EU Commission participated in a panel discussion and lively Q&A session on MREL topics connected with the resolution journey of banks in and outside the EU, regulatory developments, lessons learned from resolution cases as well as status of the Capital Markets Union. 👉 Besides sharing their outlook for the banking sector in Eastern Europe, Moody's senior analysts elaborated on their rating methodology for banks – and specifically on how MREL instruments are rated – as well as on European institutions’ proposed changes in creditor hierarchy. 👉 In the second panel, representatives of BNP Paribas, Erste Group, Goldman Sachs and us shared their view on the MREL issuance market in EU, CEE and outside of EU as well as on green bond issuances.            The workshop’s approach to combine perspectives of regulators, investors and rating agencies, thus providing a comprehensive outlook on the development of the regulatory framework as well as of European issuance markets was highly appreciated also by our clients and business partners.   We thank all participants for the invaluable insights and active discussions and hope to see you again at the next Vienna Initiative. 🙌   #MREL #GreenFinance #MakeItHappen

Season’s Greetings ✨ Thank you for your trust and collaboration in 2024. Together, we've achieved great success and innovation. 🎉✨ Wishing you Happy Holidays and a Prosperous New Year! 🎄🥂 #ThankYou #HappyHolidays #NewYear2025

Our #Regulatory Update for December 2024 🎄 👉 The Anti-Money Laundering Regulation of Crypto-Assets in Europe 👉 PSD3/PSR: Key Insights and Recommendations 👉 EU Commission Suggests Potential Consolidation of ESG Reporting Frameworks in 2025 👉 New EU Regulation Aims to Enhance Transparency and Integrity of ESG Ratings 📧 Subscribe to our newsletter 👉 https://lnkd.in/efSRNv4K Stay informed about the latest news from our Regulatory Advisory team with Julia Strau, Kateryna Wallmann, Denis Özcan, Teodora Radosavljevic and Chiara De Francisci! 🙌 #Newsletter #MakeItHappen

Resilience and Passion: Women Leading the Way in Tech 💛 Recently, two IT colleagues shared their inspiring stories at the Top #Women in #Tech Event by Careers International in Berlin. 🤝 Jacqueline Berger spoke about the courage to change paths and follow your dreams. With an established career as an engineer, she made the bold decision to study informatics and is now thriving in our Cyber Defense Center. Ekaterina Mashchenskaia highlighted the challenges she faces as a data scientist and how she overcomes them. Her speech covered: 🛡️ The resilience needed to embrace uncertainty at the start of every new project 📈 The underestimated importance of continuous learning in mathematics and programming 💪 Strategies to combat imposter syndrome faced by many women in tech We are committed to creating an environment where women in tech can thrive and pursue their passions. They can profit from: ✅ Specific learning journeys for women ✅ Job interview simulations ✅ Shadowing opportunities ✅ Mentoring and much more Thanks to Coert Jordaan, Ines Laubenstein, Julia Laura Kauer, and Annkathrin Hassel who helped to #MakeItHappen.

🌍 How International Investors Are Unlocking the Renewable Energy Potential in CEE and SEE 🌱 Regulatory changes, improved technologies, and location advantages make the CEE and SEE region increasingly attractive for renewable energy projects. How can international investors leverage this significant growth market? Which financing structures are fit for the future, and what characterizes the ideal partner for such projects? 🤔   Find all the answers in our in-depth interview with Peter A. Marx, MBA, Head of Project and Structured Finance at RBI, and Kalina Pelovska, Chief Investment Officer of Renalfa Solarpro Group. 📈💡 👉 https://lnkd.in/erU8aWx2   #RenewableEnergy #Sustainability #GreenFuture 🌿⚡

We hosted our first banking-driven Biodiversity Day on November 27 in Austria, uniting 100+ national and international participants, including experts from the Raiffeisen family, FMA Finanzmarktaufsicht Österreich, United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI), ESG experts and consultancies and more. The event emphasized the crucial link between biodiversity and the economy, with over $44 trillion of global GDP reliant on nature. Through focused sector discussions on Food/Agriculture, Construction/Real Estate, and Infrastructure/Energy, stakeholders from finance, industry, consultancies, research, and NGOs explored challenges, sustainable opportunities, and possible solutions. 🤝 The lively dialogue showcased best practices on client engagement to a future where business and biodiversity thrive together. 💛 Ivan Paspaldzhiev, wienerberger, AGRANA Group, OMV, Prinzhorn Group, Schmid Industrieholding GmbH, KPMG #MakeSustainabilityHappen #Biodiversity #ESG

On today’s International Day of Persons with Disabilities, we reflect on our impactful Diversity Month, which we celebrated throughout November. Under the motto "Make Inclusive Culture Happen," we dedicated the entire month to promoting #diversity and #inclusion across our organization. 💛   CEO Johann Strobl and Heike Mensi-Klarbach, Head of People, Culture & Organization, kicked off the month with a Diversity & Inclusion breakfast and opened the “Path of Diversity” exhibition, developed with the Diversity Think Tank. The exhibition showcases the rich tapestry of experiences within our community and will tour Raiffeisen Landesbanken in 2024 and 2025. 🌟   We also addressed neurodivergence in the workplace, offering valuable insights into creating a more inclusive environment for people with ADHD and autism. We’re proud to have launched a new employee resource group (ERG) focused on #GenderEquality named “Lead UP” and an affinity group focused on generations. Alongside our established ERG "EMBRACE," which supports LGBTIQPIA+ topics, these groups will continue to foster community and belonging among our employees. 🤝   Our commitment to diversity includes educating our staff, especially leaders, who aspire to be role models in creating an inclusive culture. Let’s continue to make diversity and inclusion happen, ensuring everyone at RBI feels valued and empowered. 💛   #MakeItHappen

We are proud to be long-term partners of the Global Peter Drucker Forum, held annually at the HOFBURG Vienna. Our leaders are dedicated to staying ahead of the curve and engaging in meaningful conversations with top thinkers. 🙌 This year's theme, “The Next Knowledge Work: Managing for New Levels of Value Creation and Innovation,” provided a great opportunity to rethink work, leadership, and our relationships with others and ourselves. Our leaders engaged in insightful discussions on #leadership, #AI, and #education, and we were pleased to support our colleague, Iryna Arzner as she participated in a panel on upskilling and reskilling our workforce.  ✨ The key takeaway?  ⭐ Even as we move into an AI-driven world, the human element remains essential. We are transitioning from merely customer-centric to human-centric organizations.  These inspiring days have reinforced our commitment to investing in education and leadership development because we believe that great leaders make great teams. We feel encouraged to continue this path and drive innovation, create value and shape the future of the bank. 💛 Patrick Marek, Nika Kenda, Elena Filipidescu, Guadalupe Landa Rosas, Wolfgang Rachbaucher, Christina Unzeitig-Böck, Hanna Gruber #MakeItHappen 

Structured FINANCE 2024 Our colleagues Stefan Bolz, Maximilian Mizerak, Thorsten Schade, Andreas Schild, Stephan S. Beiter, Dorothea Fetz, and Andrii Tsviak have just returned from two exciting and busy days at Structured FINANCE 2024 in Stuttgart, where they engaged in countless conversations with business partners, customers, and other experts. 🙌 Structured FINANCE is the leading event for modern corporate finance with the highest presence of financial decision-makers (2024: 1.852 registered) in Germany and EU. The event stands out as a unique networking platform where CFOs, treasurers, investors, and bankers engage in high-level discussions in a relaxed environment. 🤝 A highlight this year was the well-attended roundtable session on the challenges and opportunities of the Green Transition, featuring Ralf Mittermayr, CEO of Saubermacher Dienstleistungs AG. Hosted by our Head of Investment Finance Sales, Andreas Schild, the session provided valuable insights into how Austria's largest waste management and recycling company is transforming to a circular economy, the role of financing partners in this transition and the obstacles they face. Many thanks to FINANCE Magazin for the excellent organization. See you in 2025! 💛 #StructuredFinance2024 #GreenTransition #CircularEconomy

Reflecting on the Successful GTR Nordics 2024! 🌟 We were thrilled to participate in the GTR Nordics 2024 in Stockholm on November 27! Larysa Bondarieva, Deputy Chairman of the Board at Raiffeisen Bank Ukraine, shared valuable insights during the panel on "The central role of trade and export finance in Ukraine’s reconstruction." 🙌 Our teams from Export Finance, Trade Finance, Relationship Management, Leasing and the Representative Office Stockholm used the day to meet existing partners and establish new connections. 🤝 The event brought together over 600 participants and 50+ expert speakers, offering a day filled with impactful debates and extensive networking opportunities. A big thank you to the organizers, speakers, and everyone who made this event a success! 💛 Yurii Raksha, Thomas Dolinschek, Andrzej Szark, Alfred Angerer, Sabine Koszteczky, Evgeniya Sharkova, Larysa Bondarieva, Georg Gruber, Michael Tancsits, Jessica Voggenberger, Jyrki Ranta #GTRNordics2024 #TradeFinance #ExportFinance #MakeItHappen