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International Banking Through Cyprus Dimitris Zisimidis Manager, Limassol International Banking Unit Piraeus Bank (Cyprus) Ltd Vilnius June 12, 2012
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The Cyprus Financial Sector CYPRUS GOVERNMENT CENTRAL BANK BAR ASSOCIATION & ICPAC Legislation Robust Regulation Oversight Experience Education Extensive Networks SERVICES PROVIDERS (accountants & lawyers) CYPRUS BANKING SYSTEM Tax Advantages Confidentiality Infrastructure Expertise Extensive Network Knowledge CUSTOMER
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International Standards Why Banking in Cyprus Experienced employees Worldwide network Highly Regulated Banks Banks’ Offerings Legal, accounting and banking systems based mainly on English practices International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) since 1982 Highly qualified managerial, clerical and technical staff Wide network of correspondent accounts Excellent relations with European countries, Russia, Ukraine, countries of the Middle East and the Gulf, India. The regulator, Central Bank of Cyprus is part of the Eurosystem Robust internal procedures at banks Strict Anti Money Laundering Standards Whole spectrum of Financial Services (one stop shopping) Ability to open accounts in all major currencies Confidentiality & Anonymity
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…in a banking system weathering the crisis we had … Controlled loan/deposits Increase in Foreign Resident deposits
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… deposit balances… Bn euroDec ‘08 Dec ‘09Dec ‘10 Dec ‘11 Feb ’12 April ‘12 EUR – Resident Deposits3234363736 EUR – Non Resident Deposits 681112 13 FC– Resident Deposits779777 FC – Non Resident Deposits 11913 1415 Total Deposits565869 7071 Loan/Deposits Ratio98%100%88%99% 96%
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…steadily growing… Banking system deposits & loans
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How banking works with Piraeus Bank… ACCOUNT OPENING Clients/Partners Relationship Manager - Single point of reference -One stop shop service ACCOUNT OPERATION SERVICING CUSTOMER NEEDS MARKETING LIAISON WITH: -Wealth Management -Treasury -Custody -Card Services -Trade Finance LIAISON WITH: -Wealth Management -Treasury -Custody -Card Services -Trade Finance LENDING IDENTIFICATION OF CUSTOMER NEEDS
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ACCOUNT OPENING / CUSTOMER SERVICE Specialization & Professionalism Assigned Customer Service Team Experienced Staff with Multilingual skills Accuracy & speed Visiting you at your own premises Confidentiality & Anonymity ACCOUNT OPENING / CUSTOMER SERVICE Specialization & Professionalism Assigned Customer Service Team Experienced Staff with Multilingual skills Accuracy & speed Visiting you at your own premises Confidentiality & Anonymity ACCOUNT OPERATION Advanced platform for: internet banking (trilingual) Mobile Banking Telephone Banking Extended working hours (7:30 – 18:00) Extended Cut – Off Times 24/7 Call Service Payments in over 42 currencies (same–day value) ACCOUNT OPERATION Advanced platform for: internet banking (trilingual) Mobile Banking Telephone Banking Extended working hours (7:30 – 18:00) Extended Cut – Off Times 24/7 Call Service Payments in over 42 currencies (same–day value) SERVICING CUSTOMERS’ NEEDS & WANTS Universal Bank Cash Management Solutions In-house Lending Team In–house Compliance Officer In–house Business Development Manager Internal Lawyers for Escrow Services Competitive Pricing with no hidden costs SERVICING CUSTOMERS’ NEEDS & WANTS Universal Bank Cash Management Solutions In-house Lending Team In–house Compliance Officer In–house Business Development Manager Internal Lawyers for Escrow Services Competitive Pricing with no hidden costs … and how Piraeus Bank supports you
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99 e-Channels operation Piraeus Bank Cyprus Ltd --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Phone Banking Smartphone BankingTablet Banking Internet Banking Mobile Banking
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…building a relationship of trust to grow…
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ANY QUESTIONS?
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