• The Group received a total of 8 awards, including: “Best Bank for Transaction Banking in Central & Eastern Europe”, “Best Corporate Cross-border Payments Solutions in Central & Eastern Europe”, “Best Bank for Cash Management Italy”
• Additionally, UniCredit was recognized as “Best Trade Finance Bank in Eastern Europe” by the GTR Awards 2025
• In Bulgaria, UniCredit Bulbank maintains its leadership in custodial services with a 40% market share

The international financial publication Global Finance announced UniCredit Bulbank as the “Best Sub-Custodian Bank” in Bulgaria for 2025. The prestigious magazine awarded UniCredit a total of eight accolades, including: “Best Sub-Custodian Bank for Central & Eastern Europe”, along with the individual country awards for Austria, Bosnia & Herzegovina and Hungary, reaffirming the bank’s leading role in the region.

“It is a profound honor for our team to once again receive the Global Finance award for “Best Sub-Custodian Bank” in Bulgaria. This prestigious recognition instills confidence and inspires us to continue our dedicated efforts, driven by a steadfast commitment to delivering services of the highest standard in the market,” stated Hristiyana Karamocheva, Director of Trade Finance and Correspondent Banking at UniCredit Bulbank.

Global Finance honors institutions that set new standards in custodial services, becoming strategic innovators amid growing regulatory demands and digital transformation of the global financial ecosystem.

The awards are based on: market research, input from expert sources, data provided by the banks themselves. The objective criteria used to evaluate the selection of the best banks are: client relationships, quality of service, competitive pricing, seamless processing of exceptional requests, technological platforms, post-settlement operations, business continuity planning, knowledge of local regulations and practices.

The winners will be officially recognized at the annual Transaction Banking Awards ceremony, which will take place on September 30 during the leading financial event, Sibos, in Frankfurt.

In addition, Global Trade Review (GTR) named UniCredit the “Best Trade Finance Bank in Eastern Europe”. These awards reflect the Group’s strategic focus on: Transaction Banking, Payment Solutions, Cash Management and Trade Finance, as well as its ability to leverage its diversified and integrated business model across Western and Eastern Europe.

Full list recognitions awarded to UniCredit:

• Best Sub-Custodian Bank for Central & Eastern Europe, along with the individual country awards for Bulgaria, Austria, Bosnia & Herzegovina and Hungary
• Best Bank for Transaction Banking in Central & Eastern Europe
• Best Corporate Cross-border Payments Solutions in Central & Eastern Europe
• Best Bank for Cash Management Italy

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