About the Bank
Bank Handlowy w Warszawie S.A. was founded in 1870 by Leopold Kronenberg, the entrepreneur and philanthropist. It is the oldest commercial bank in Poland and one of the oldest European banks acting without any interruption. Since 2001, the bank has been part of the global financial institution Citi and operates in Poland under the Citi Handlowy brand. The bank offers a wide and modern range of corporate, investment and retail banking products and services. As a member of Citi, Citi Handlowy offers its customers access to financial services in almost 100 countries.
The strategic majority shareholder of the bank is Citibank Europe Plc with its registered office in Dublin, Ireland – Citigroup company that holds the group's overseas investments. Citi is a leading global financial institution that serves corporate, institutional, public sector, and individual clients, providing them with a wide range of services and financial products in nearly 160 countries and jurisdictions.
Citi Handlowy is strategically focused on its defined target market.
In the institutional client segment, Citi Handlowy focuses on fostering its leading position among banks which provide services to international corporations and the largest local companies. Small and medium enterprises sector (SME) especially enterprises with international needs and aspirations, are another group of significant clients. In addition, the bank focuses on the acquisition of new clients (including so-called new economics participants – software producing companies) and active strengthening relations with the existing clients from selected industries.
The bank’s sound capital position and its landmark network of international connections is also appreciated by consumer banking clients. The bank uses its competitive edge in this regard to foster its leader position in net worth clients banking. Aimdriven, the bank is constantly developing its offer for Citigold clients and a unique offer - Citigold Private Client, which was launched at the end of 2015 for the most affluent clients. In the retail segment, the bank focuses on investment products and special rewards for clients who decide to use the bank's online wealth management products.
Citi Handlowy implements its sustainable development strategy. Its main objective is to responsibly provide clients with financial services that enable their economic development, while taking environmental and social factors into account in decision-making processes. The bank's employees are also targeted at ESG activities. In addition to ensuring stability and attractive employment conditions, Citi Handlowy is constantly working to create an organizational culture that respects diversity and provides support in maintaining work-life balance.
The bank is socially responsible for and sensitive to the needs of both its business and social partners. It undertakes activities supporting local communities, carried out for the public good in such areas as: financial education, promotion of entrepreneurship, local development, and protection of cultural heritage. e. The bank’s mission in this area is fulfilled through the Citi Handlowy Leopold Kronenberg Foundation.
