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Awards

2024

Citi Handlowy with a Central Securities Depository of Poland (KDPW S.A.) prize

Citi Handlowy was awarded by the KDPW S.A. for its activities on the regulated market for its contributions to the development of the equities and fixed income market and high standards of service provided to clients. The recognition was awarded at the gala on the 30th anniversary of the KDPW Group.

Citi Handlowy with the "ESG Eagles" recognition from the Rzeczpospolita daily

The jury awarded equal participation of women and men in the management and supervisory board of Citi Handlowy. As one of the first companies on the Warsaw Stock Exchange, it equalized parities in the most important bodies of the bank. Jury also appreciated activities for equality and diversity, the activities of employee networks, including the Citi Women Network, Disability Network, Citi Pride, charity activities and joint sports activities as part of Live Well at Citi, and long-term activities for a more integrated society with the Polish Paralympic Committee. It was also indicated that the bank's pay gap ratio is at the level of 93 percent, and the bank's credit policy takes into account environmental and social factors in lending processes.

Citi Handlowy with the Ethical Company title

For another year in a row, Citi Handlowy was awarded the title of Ethical Company by Puls Biznesu. The award promotes the principles of ethical business and distinguishes the best practices on the market. The awards are given to companies that can boast of an unblemished reputation, transparency of business activities, honesty and responsibility.

The WELCOME! social project with distinction of the Diversity Charter Award

Nagrody i wyróżnienia
The second edition of the WELCOME! supporting Polish and Ukrainian women, received a distinction in the Diversity Charter Awards 2023 competition for projects building diversity at work, awarded by the Responsible Business Forum. WELCOME! is a project supporting the professional development of women from Polish and Ukraine - in terms of effectively looking for a stable job, improving competences, building a network of mutual support and/or developing their own business. 308 women from Polish and Ukraine took part in this edition of the programme. The project was carried out by the Mamo Pracuj Foundation with the substantive and financial support of the Citi Handlowy Foundation and the Citi Foundation.

Citi in Olsztyn with the Diamond Laurel of the Marshal of the Voivodeship

The Diamond Laurel was awarded to Citi in Olsztyn for special merits in promoting Warmia and Mazury in Poland and abroad in 2023. The Laurels of the Marshal of the Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship "The Best of the Best" is a plebiscite that selects the most committed ambassadors of the province.

Citi Group with the title of Employer of the Year by "Gazeta Olsztynska"

The Citi Group - Citi Handlowy and Citi Solutions Center - has been awarded the title of Employer of the Year 2023 by Gazeta Olsztynska. For nearly 25 years, Citi has been developing its operations in Olsztyn and is involved in projects and matters important to the local community.

Citi Handlowy named Poland's Best Employers 2024 by Forbes magazine

Citi Handlowy is among the companies awarded in the Forbes Employer Ranking of 2024. In the "Banks and Financial Services" category, it took 4th place. The ranking of the best employers in Poland has been prepared for the fourth time. According to the jury, the awarded institutions from people management in the atmosphere of crisis smoothly moved to operate in a market where technologies are growing in strength and the employee has more and more to say. The report covered several hundred of the best employers from 25 industries.

Citi Handlowy Cash Loan on the podium in the Golden Banker competition

In the Golden Banker competition, the third place went to Citi Handlowy. The Bank performed very well in the comparison of financing costs in almost all of the scenarios and achieved a great result in the area of process and e-service.
2023

Citi Handlowy named Climate Aware Company 2023

As part of the Corporate Climate Crisis Awareness Study, the bank was awarded the title of Climate Aware Company 2023. It is a distinction of the Polish Association of Listed Companies for companies that are characterized by a high level of presentation of environmental issues. More information: https://www.seg.org.pl/aktualnosci/regulacje/wyniki-badania-cca

Rzeczpospolita's Employer 2023

Citi in Poland – Citi Handlowy and Citi Solutions Center Poland – were awarded in the "Rzeczpospolita Employer" competition. The competition jury appreciated the bank's competitive remuneration policy. In the competition, attention was paid to real actions in dialogue with employees, distinguished by efficiency, commitment and creativity in the current economic situation. More: https://www.rp.pl/pracodawcarzeczpospolitej

Citi Handlowy ranked 1st among listed companies in terms of diversity

Citi Handlowy was ranked first among the largest companies in terms of diversity according to the report "Women in listed companies. Index of the Women Business Leaders Foundation". The Bank was the only company to exceed 100 points in the report's index. The report presents data on the share of women on the boards of all companies listed on the Warsaw Stock Exchange. More: https://www.fundacjaliderekbiznesu.pl/s/raporty-newsletter/

Citi Handlowy and Citi Solutions Center are among 2023 Top Companies awarded by LinkendIn

Citi Handlowy with the title of LinkedIn’s 2023 Top Companies for best businessespursuing a career growth and developmentpolicy. The list is compiled based on parameters such as the stability of a company, diversity of its team or opportunities it offers its employees to develop their careers.

Citi Handlowy with the highest score in the ranking of financial institutions that care about professional and social equality for LGBT+ community

The ranking is part of the Cashless for Equality project, during which surveys are sent out to dozens of companies in the financial industry. Surveys include questions about initiatives supporting the LGBT+ community, such as anti-discrimination training or marketing and advertising activities. Citi Handlowy received the highest possible score of 100 points.

Citi Handlowy among top 50 employers of the WPROST weekly

Citi Handlowy again ranked as one of the 50 best employers. The financial industry is the largest group in the list, right after the commercial sector. According to the WPROST ranking, Citi Handlowy is one of the leaders among banks that care most about their employees. The ranking’s questions concerned the stability of the employer, including the number of employees and the number of employment contracts.

The first place for Citi Handlowy in the “Efficiency Stars” category by Dziennik Gazeta Prawna

In this year’s edition, the winner in the “efficiency” category was Citi Handlowy. The ranking takes into account financial data for 2022, responses to the innovation and detailed ESG survey, as well as more than a dozen detailed ratios. The jury’s evaluation also influences the bank’s position.

Citi Handlowy’s private banking with the Best for Digital title in Euromoney international competition

In the Euromoney Global Private Banking Awards 2023, the private banking offered by Citigold Private Client was awarded the title of in Best for Digital Poland. The jury recognized the achievements in the development of the digital channel, such as the innovative Total Wealth Advisor tool and Citibank Global Wallet, as well as the security of clients and their assets.

Citi Handlowy among “SuperEthical Companies”

In an annual Puls Biznesu survey of corporate operating standards, Citi Handlowy confirms its consistent adherence to the highest ethical requirements. The Bank has been regularly awarded in the competition since its beginning. The Forum of SuperEthical companies consists of organizations that have been awarded the titles of Ethical Companies for three years in a row and can boast good reputation, transparency in business operations, honesty, responsibility and market trust in day-to-day business.

Citi Handlowy honored with CSR White Leaf 2023 of POLITYKA weekly

The Bank has been awarded the CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) White Leaf 2023 of POLITYKA weekly for its implemented ESG activities. The CSR Leaf initiative is one of the oldest on the market. Companies are evaluated in terms of environmental, social and corporate governance. Ratings are awarded on the basis of surveys completed by companies. The surveys are developed in accordance with the standards for the basic principles of social responsibility of ISO 26000 and in relation to the European Sustainability Reporting Standards and the latest ESG trends.
2022

Diversity IN CHECK – Citi Handlowy among the leaders in diversity management

Citi Handlowy and the Citibank Europe shared services center have been listed in the group of 38 companies recognized as the most advanced in diversity management, caring about inclusion in the organization and striving to achieve social cohesion.
The list was created on the basis of the Diversity IN Check survey conducted by the Responsible Business Forum, which coordinates the Diversity Charter in Poland. The purpose of the survey is to diagnose the extent to which a given organization is advanced in diversity management and the creation of an inclusive work environment. The survey questionnaire is based on the established international standards and guidelines, such as: Sustainable Development Goals, ISO 26000 and ISO 30415 GRI Standards as well as OECD's Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises.

Citi Handlowy tops rankings of Cash Management in Poland for the ninth time

For the ninth time in a row Citi Handlowy topped the Cash Management ranking of Euromoney in the Market Leader category. With over 21,500 votes cast, persons responsible for finance management in companies assessed solutions of transaction banking. Citi Handlowy offers its corporate clients a wide range of advanced solutions of finance management. The bank focuses on developing tools facilitating instant response and real-time digital settlements.

Seventh “Golden Banker” for Citi Handlowy in the “Best Credit Card” category

For the seventh time in a row the Citibank-BP Motokarta credit card from Citi Handlowy has been selected as the best product on the market in its category in the ranking organized by Bankier.pl and Puls Biznesu. It is the only credit card submitted for the ranking with no issuance, maintenance and renewal fees. In addition, the bank offers a possibility to convert the debt into installments without commission.

Citi Handlowy in Forbes ranking “Poland's Best Employers 2022”

In the second edition of its “Poland's Best Employers 2022”, Forbes has selected the winners – Poland’s 300 most employee-friendly companies, by industry. Citi Handlowy is included in the category “The Best Employers. Banks and Financial Services”.

Citi Handlowy on the podium in the “Efficiency Stars” category by Dziennik Gazeta Prawna

The indicators evaluated in the “Efficiency” category were the following: return on equity (ROE), level of interest and commission margin and risk costs. Citi Handlowy was ranked second in the category. As justified by the jury, this is a derivative of the bank’s strategy – to focus on servicing companies, operating in financial markets and providing services to affluent customers.

Citi Handlowy among perfect employers

For the second time Citi Handlowy was listed in the WPROST weekly ranking of the 50 dream employers in Poland. Citi Handlowy was ranked the highest among commercial banks. It was appreciated not only for caring for employees and taking care of employment conditions, but also for supporting refugees from the Ukraine.

Citi Handlowy's private banking recognized again in the international Euromoney survey

The prestigious British magazine Euromoney awarded Citi Handlowy in the annual Private Banking and Wealth Management Survey of the quality of the private banking offer. For another year in a row, the bank was at the forefront of institutions offering the best financial services for Polish millionaires and their families. The private banking offer of Citigold Private Client was on the podium in as many as 14 out of 17 categories surveyed in areas such as service quality, investment consulting, wealth management, global banking, asset succession, offer for clients from the HNWI group.

Citi Handlowy with the BondSpot award for the leader of the cash market

Citi Handlowy confirmed its leadership position on the demanding capital market and once again received the award for the highest turnover on the Treasury BondSpot Poland cash market (Treasury Bonds).

Citi honored with an award from the Mayor of Olsztyn

Citi, one of the largest employers in Olsztyn, has been awarded the St James Statuette in the Economy category for 2021 by the mayor of the city. The award was given in recognition of the company's commitment to the economic development of the city, stemming the significant rise in unemployment in the region during the pandemic, as well as for its work in the local community. The trust that Citi has placed in the City of Olsztyn was also appreciated. Award of the Mayor of Olsztyn, the “'St James Statuette”, is the most important award given by the city and the Mayor. Awards are presented in the fields of culture, science, sport, economy, non-governmental activities and for special merits for Olsztyn.
2021

In Q1 2021, the Bank, DMBH and the Citi Handlowy Foundation were awarded prestigious titles and rewards:



Citi Handlowy for the eighth time leader in Cash Management ranking by Euromoney

Transaction banking of Citi Handlowy topped the prestigious ranking of the Euromoney magazine again. In 2021, the votes of its clients elevated Citi Handlowy to the first place in both categories: “Market Leader” and “Best Service”.

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Diversity IN Check: Citi in Polsce among employers with the most advanced diversity policy

Diversity IN Check: Citi in Poland (Citi Handlowy and Citibank Europe plc) was recognized on the 1 list of the employers most advanced diversity management policies in Poland prepared by the Forum of the Responsible Business. Citi presence on the list speaks to the high level of our maturity in creating an inclusive workplace that is open to diversity. It is also yet another ranking confirming the great dedication to building an organization where everyone can be themselves and where differences are something that unites, and not divides us.

Citi Handlowy again named “SuperEthical Company”

In a Puls Biznesu survey of corporate operating standards, Citi Handlowy has confirmed its consistent adherence to the highest ethical requirements. The Bank has been regularly awarded in the competition since its beginning. Citi Handlowy has retained the title of the “SuperEthical Company”, which is conferred every three years. It is the only bank among only nine laureates awarded in this year's survey and one of two banks entitled to use this prestigious title.

First place in the “Socially Sensitive Bank” category in the 12th edition of the Golden Banker ranking organized by “Puls Biznesu” and Bankier.pl.

Together with the Citi Handlowy Foundation, the bank was also named a “socially sensitive bank” for its #SilentHeroes campaign, a title that is very important and meaningful during the challenging time of the pandemic. These intervention activities are organized by 2,000 volunteers from Citi in Poland. They are a series of initiatives developed overnight to address the needs of the groups most affected by the pandemic. Healthcare professionals received nationally innovative medical equipment – mobile ultrasound devices and respirators, video laryngoscopes, PPE for doctors and training in using the new equipment. 7 ambulances were thus additionally equipped. During the first weeks of lockdown, volunteers prepared over 8,300 meals for the paramedics in Warsaw and Olsztyn to help them get through the most difficult time of chaos. Moreover, over 100 computers were donated to children to help them with remote education, while over 1,000 packages with basic necessities were delivered to the elderly.

6th consecutive Golden Banker for the Citi Handlowy Credit Card in the 12th edition of the Golden Banker ranking organized by “Puls Biznesu” and Bankier.pl.

For the sixth time, the Citi Handlowy credit card has won the Golden Banker ranking as the best product on the market in its category, thus confirming its position as a market leader. The Citibank-BP Motocard Credit Card was awarded for “zero issuance, renewal and maintenance fee, as well as access to a high limit and one of the market’s longest interest-free periods,” reads the justification.

Citi Handlowy named Poland’s best investment bank according to Euromoney

The British magazine Euromoney named Citi Handlowy “The Best Investment Bank in Poland” in the year 2020 in the prestigious Euromoney's Awards for Excellence. Last year, the bank in cooperation with Citi supported Polish enterprises in the largest international M&A transactions.

Medals of NBP and ZBP for the 150th anniversary of Citi Handlowy

During a virtual gala, presidents of the National Bank of Poland (NBP) and the Polish Bank Association (ZBP) presented merit medals for supporting the development of banking in Poland to 100 employees of Citi Handlowy. The awards for the employees were the culmination of the “150 years of progress” – celebrations of the anniversary of the oldest Polish commercial bank. 25 employees of Citi Handlowy received honorary badges of the National Bank of Poland, while 75 employees received medals of the Polish Bank Association. These are representatives of consumer, corporate and transactional banking, as well as employees of the risk and finance departments, support sectors and the Citi Handlowy Foundation.

Citi Handlowy tops rankings of Cash Management in Poland, for the seventh time

Citi Handlowy was yet again named the “Market Leader” of transactional banking in the category of cash management of corporate clients in a prestigious Euromoney Cash Management Survey for 2020. The bank celebrated the title of the market leader, obtained for the seventh consecutive time, in a special way. For the 150th anniversary of the bank’s existence and during the ongoing pandemic, the bank decided to financially support the #SilentHeroes campaign, which focuses, among others, on helping paramedics. Citi Handlowy funded a portable ultrasound device to equip an ambulance.
2020

Citi Handlowy tops rankings of Cash Management in Poland, for the seventh time

Citi Handlowy was yet again named the “Market Leader” of transactional banking in the category of cash management of corporate clients in a prestigious Euromoney Cash Management Survey for 2020. The bank celebrated the title of the market leader, obtained for the seventh consecutive time, in a special way. In the unique year of its 150th anniversary, the bank decided to financially support the #SilentHeroes campaign, which focuses,among others, on helping paramedics.

Citi Simplicity Credit Card is a five-time winner of the “Golden Banker” ranking

Citi Handlowy Golden Banker
The jury of the “Golden Banker” ranking found the Citi Simplicity Credit Card the best on the market for the fifth consecutive year – Citi Handlowy’s credit card ranked first in its category in the prestigious assessment. The ranking also distinguished the Cash Loan from Citi Handlowy, which came in second.

Bank Handlowy Brokerage House recognized for the highest share in the session turnovers in 2019

Bank Handlowy Brokerage House was recognized in 2020 for the highest share in the session turnovers on the main Warsaw Stock Exchange market last year.

Triumph of private banking of Citi Handlowy in this year’s survey by Euromoney

Citi Handlowy Euromoney 2020
Euromoney, the prestigious British magazine, named Citi Handlowy the “Best Private Banking Services Overall Poland” in its annual survey investigating the quality of the private banking offer. Citi Handlowy triumphs as the winner of this year’s ranking and takes the 1st place in as many as 9 surveyed categories of services: Mega HNM (>$250M), UHNW (>$30mln-$250mln), HNW ($5mln-$30mln), Super Affluent ($1mln-$5mln) as well as in the scope of Capital Markets and Advisory, Family Office Services and International Clients and Research, and Asset Allocation Advice. The bank also ranked second in the Next Generation and Innovative or Emerging Technology Adoption categories.

Citi Handlowy with two Golden Arrow awards

The “Stay at home with Citi Specials” campaign of Citi Handlowy and the video campaign of Citi Simplicity cards using Google Director’s Mix received Golden Arrow awards. In the competition that has been organized for 14 years awards are granted to campaigns being an example of the best practices in using marketing tools and to breakthrough solutions. The jury composed of the marketing sector’s representatives chooses projects that will constitute a point of reference for the whole sector.

Diversity&Inclusion Rating

Citi in Poland for the 2. time recognized in the Inclusion&Diversity rating, the initiative of the Forum of the Responsible Business and Deloitte, aiming at measuring the level of the company’s advancement in the diversity area and in building inclusive, ethical organization. In the 2nd edition of the ranking 6 companies have been listed, the ones, who showed the highest level of diversity management.

Citi Handlowy keeps the title of “Super Ethical Company”, granted in the competition organized by the Puls Biznesu magazine

Only eight other companies have been granted a right to use this title. The contest is to reward brands for which ethical conduct is a key and indispensable element of their presence in the market. Since the first edition of the contest, Citi Handlowy has been ranked among its winners, i.e. companies that are the most proactive in building and reinforcing an organizational culture founded on ethics and values using the most comprehensive and systemic approach in the process.

In Forbes Private Banking ranking Citi Handlowy received 5 stars for the Citigold Private Client offer – 5th time consecutively

The bank stresses its private banking offer personalized investment advisory and matching investment portfolio to individual needs and financial goals of the client with the global investing opportunities.

This year’s edition of the report prepared by the Responsible Business Forum features 18 CSR initiatives of Citi in Poland

The “Responsible Business in Poland. Good Practices” publication is the only elaboration of this kind which sums up the most important CSR initiatives in Poland. This year’s edition of the Responsible Business Forum’s report includes such practices of Citi in Poland as the Professor Aleksander Gieysztor Award, Pride Network Poland or the #CitiVolunteers for Progress Competence-Development Volunteering Program and IT for SHE. The report covers 1 practice in the scope of corporate governance, 3 – human rights, 4 – work, 1 – environment and 9 – local community involvement and development.

Citi Handlowy in Responsible Companies Ranking

Citi Handlowy was ranked 5th among companies from the financial sector in Responsible Companies Ranking by Dziennik Gazeta Prawna

Citi Handlowy listed among TOP 50 employers by WPROST magazine

Citi Handlowy took the 13th place in the general ranking and the 2nd place among banks in the ranking of the best companies-employers in Poland during the pandemic.

Bank Handlowy Brokerage House awarded for the quality of securities records

Award of the KDPW (Central Securities Depository of Poland) for Bank Handlowy Brokerage House in the category “High quality of keeping the records of securities taking into account the scale of activity”.
2019

Citi Handlowy awarded by KDPW

Citi Handlowy has been awarded by the KDPW with the special prize for advocacy efforts and extensive activity in post trade services on Polish market.

For the sixth time Citi Handlowy is No. 1 in the Euromoney Cash Management ranking.

Citi Handlowy is No. 1 in the Euromoney Cash Management ranking Citi Handlowy is No. 1 in the Euromoney Cash Management ranking
For the sixth time Citi Handlowy is No. 1 in the Euromoney Cash Management ranking
Citi Handlowy has gained the most of Clients votes, winning the title of the Market Leader and received the highest notes for service - Best Overall Service.

Citi Handlowy received 4. time in a row „Golden Banker” prize for the Credit Card in the “Golden Banker 2019” ranking

In 2019 Citi Handlowy received 4. time in a row „Golden Banker” prize for the Credit Card in the “Golden Banker 2019” ranking, run by Puls Biznesu and Bankier.pl. For 4 years Citi Simpicity credit card remain matchless in its category.

Transactional banking at Citi Handlowy for yet another year in a row took first place in a ranking of Euromoney

Transactional banking at Citi Handlowy for yet another year in a row took first place in a prestigious ranking of Euromoney magazine, winning the “Market Leader” and “Best for Overall Service” titles. For six years now the bank has been an unquestionable leader in Treasury and Trade Solutions on the Polish market.

Citi in Poland among 5 companies recognized in the 1st edition of the Includion&Diversity rating

Citi in Poland (Citi Handlowy and Citibank Europe PLC) is among only 5 companies recognized in the 1st edition of the Includion&Diversity rating. This is an initiative of Forum of Responsible Business and Deloitte, aiming at measuring the level of the company’s advancement in the diversity area and in building inclusive, ethical organization.

Citi Handlowy awarded with the title of the Treasury BondSpot Cash Market Leader

At the beginning of 2019 the Bank was awarded with the title of the Treasury BondSpot Cash Market Leader in terms of turnovers on the bonds cash market.

Bank Handlowy Brokerage House recognized for the highest share in the session turnovers

Bank Handlowy Brokerage House was recognized at the beginning of 2019 for the highest share in the session turnovers on the main Warsaw Stock Exchange market.
2018

For the third time in a row Citi Handlowy was distinguished by Puls Biznesu with a title of “Ethical Company”

For the third time in a row Citi Handlowy was distinguished by Puls Biznesu with a title of “Ethical Company” and thus, as the only bank, was ranked in a special category of “Super Ethical Company”. Only 8 other companies are authorized to use this designation. The idea of the competition is to distinguish brands for which ethics are a key and essential element of operation in the market. Since the very beginning of the competition, Citi Handlowy has consistently been among the laureates which in the most holistic and systemic manner demonstrate the greatest activity for building up and enhancing the organizational culture based on ethics and values.

It is the 12th time that Citi Handlowy is included in the RESPECT Index

It is the 12th time that Citi Handlowy is included in the RESPECT Index, the first index of responsible companies in the Central and Eastern Europe, initiated by the Warsaw Stock Exchange. The bank is one of few listed companies which have been continuously awarded since the establishment of the Index in 2009. The assessment covers activities related to sustainable growth incorporated in long-term business strategies.

Citi Handlowy took the 1st place in the competition organized by the Ministry of Finance to select Treasury Securities Dealers

Citi Handlowy took the 1st place in the competition organized by the Ministry of Finance to select Treasury Securities Dealers (DSPW) for 2018. It is the Bank’s another victory in a row in the prestigious competition held since 2002, and at the same time a confirmation of its strong position in that segment of the market.

Citi Handlowy honored with the title of “The Best Digital Bank in Poland”

Citi Handlowy has been honored with the title of “The Best Digital Bank in Poland” in the “World’s Best Consumer Digital Banks In Central & Eastern Europe 2018” ranking prepared by the renowned American “Global Finance” magazine. This honorable distinction has been granted to Citi Handlowy for top quality electronic banking services for retail clients. This achievement is confirmed by the number of the bank’s clients who use its mobile banking services, which increased by 32% in the first half of 2018.

Citi Handlowy distinguished by Euromoney in two categories: the best private banking offer and the best offer for global clients

Once again, Citi Handlowy was distinguished by Euromoney, a prestigious British financial magazine. In the 15th edition of the annual survey of the private banking market, the bank was distinguished in two categories: the best private banking offer and the best offer for global clients.

5 stars for the private banking of Citi Handlowy acknowledged in a Polish ranking of Forbes Magazine — “Perfect Banks for the Most Wealthy”

The private banking of Citi Handlowy was also acknowledged in a prestigious Polish ranking of Forbes Magazine— “Perfect Banks for the Most Wealthy”, where the offer of Citi Handlowy received the highest note, that is 5 stars. The magazine appreciated the global character of the bank serving clients operating all over the world, as well as mobility of the offer and the original offer for business in a rapidly developing e-commerce segment.

The cutting-edge acquisition strategy of Citi Handlowy’s Credit Card received the main prize in the category “Business Model” in the Innovation Award competition

Based on co-operation with the biggest players in the e-commerce market, the cutting-edge acquisition strategy of Citi Handlowy’s Credit Card received the main prize in the category “Business Model” in the Innovation Award competition organized by Stowarzyszenie Komunikacji Marketingowej SAR. The distinction proves the effectiveness of the bank’s strategy implemented in 2017, which is based on both adjusting an offer to client’s needs and an ever more automated process. Co-operation with the biggest websites from the e-commerce industry caused increase in the sale of the Credit Card in digital channels by 26% YoY.

For the third time in a row, the jury of the “Golden Banker” ranking recognized Citi Simplicity Credit Card as the best card on the market

In the 9th edition of the competition, the Cash Loan at Citi Handlowy also ranked among 3 top products. The credit card has been a flagship product of Citi Hadlowy for 20 years. It is appreciated by the clients for clear and transparent rules and outstanding functionality recognized and accepted throughout the world.

The President of Citi Handlowy was distinguished in the first edition of the Male Champion of Change competition in Poland

The title of Male Champion of Change is awarded to persons who have special achievements related to building up diversity and supporting women. The statuettes were presented at the 9th edition of the Businesswoman of the Year competition organized by the Foundation Sukces Pisany Szminką.

Citi Handlowy rewarded in the 9th edition of the “White Ribbon Award” (“Employer–sponsor” category) held under the banner of “Don’t be Indifferent – Stop Violence Against Women”

In the 9th edition of the “White Ribbon Award” held under the banner of “Don’t be Indifferent – Stop Violence Against Women”, Citi Handlowy was rewarded in the category “Employer–sponsor”. The Bank received the award “for its support in re-adaptation of the centre SOWA, reasonable employee volunteering and long-term, continuous aid and support of the foundation Centrum Praw Kobiet.”

In the 16th edition of the report prepared by the Responsible Business Forum features 15 CSR initiatives of Citi in Poland

This year’s 16th edition of the report prepared by the Responsible Business Forum features 15 CSR initiatives of Citi in Poland. The "Responsible Business in Poland. Good Practices” publication is the only elaboration of this kind which sums up the most important CSR initiatives in Poland. As regards longstanding practices, such initiatives were considered as: Citi Employee Volunteering Program, the survey “Poles’ Attitudes Towards Saving”, and Aleksander Gieysztor Award.

Citi Handlowy with the crystal level in the Responsible Company Ranking 2018 organized by Gazeta Prawna

In the Responsible Company Ranking 2018 organized by Gazeta Prawna, Citi Handlowy was ranked at the crystal level which involves CSR mature and active companies.
2017

Brokerage House of Citi Handlowy ranks best

The Brokerage House of Citi Handlowy (Dom Maklerski Citi Handlowy) ranked number one in a prestigious global ranking prepared by Institutional Investor Magazine. As every year, the magazine asked international institutional investors for their opinion on analytical activity of brokers. As a result, thanks to the votes of customers of brokerage houses, the analytic team of the Brokerage House ranked first in category CE3 (Poland, Hungary, Czech Republic). In the specialist category – energy sector – it was placed second.

Citi Handlowy consistently demonstrates high ethical standards

Citi Handlowy consistently demonstrates high ethical standards
Citi Handlowy is among about a dozen Polish companies recognized by Puls Biznesu with the “Ethical Company “ title. The competition recognizes the brands that in the most comprehensive way undertake action aimed at building and strengthening organizational culture, and which show the highest activity in this area compared to other companies in Poland.

Golden Banker for Citi Handlowy

Golden Banker for Citi Handlowy
Citi Simplicity credit card, for the second consecutive year, received the Golden Banker Award in the “Best Credit Card” category. In the eight edition of the ranking of Bankier.pl and Puls Biznesu Citi Handlowy was also recognized for best practices in the “Security” category. The Bank also ranked in the top three in the “Mortgage Loans” category.

Citi Handlowy consistently demonstrates high ethical standards

Citi Handlowy consistently demonstrates high ethical standards
Citi Handlowy is among about a dozen Polish companies recognized by Puls Biznesu with the “Ethical Company “ title. The competition recognizes the brands that in the most comprehensive way undertake action aimed at building and strengthening organizational culture, and which show the highest activity in this area compared to other companies in Poland.
2016

CITI HANDLOWY INCLUDED IN RESPECT INDEX PORTFOLIO FOR THE TENTH TIME

Pięć gwiazdek „Forbes” dla prywatnej bankowości Citi Handlowy
Citi Handlowy is one of the few listed companies recognized in this way since the index's inception in 2009. The RESPECT index includes companies which work for sustainable development as a part of their long-term business strategy. The Index recognizes companies observing the highest standards in sustainable and responsible governance.

Five stars for Citi Handlowy”s Private Banking

Pięć gwiazdek „Forbes” dla prywatnej bankowości Citi Handlowy
Citi Handlowy once again received the highest score for its private banking offer in a prestigious rating prepared by “Forbes”. This time the magazine especially recognized the introduction of new technologies supporting advisors and enhancing the investment process.

Citi Handlowy ranked no. 1 among Treasury Securities Dealers for the fifth time in a row

Citi Handlowy ranked no. 1 among Treasury Securities Dealers for the fifth time in a row
For the fifth time in a row Citi Handlowy won in the Ministry of Finance’s competition for the function of Treasury Securities Dealer (TSD) with the highest score among 16 banks participating in the ranking.

Citi Handlowy for the third time ranked as Best Cash Manager in Poland

Citi Handlowy for the third time ranked as Best Cash Manager in Poland
The Cash Management Survey is a prestigious ranking conducted by the British financial magazine Euromoney. Clients voting in the Euromoney Cash Management Survey 2016 named Citi Handlowy as the Best Cash Management provider in Poland. This is already our third win in a row in this category confirming our leading position in Central and Eastern Europe.

Citi Handlowy among the best banks according to “Parkiet”

Citi Handlowy among the best banks according to “Parkiet”
A good bank for demanding customers – this is how Citi Handlowy was described in the survey conducted by „Parkiet”. On the five-point scale Citi Handlowy received 3.7 points and ranked second. In the bank’s customer satisfaction survey the average for the banks amounted to 2.6 points. The survey was conducted by „Parkiet” among its readers.

Citi Handlowy among the pillars of Polish budget

Citi Handlowy na podium rankingu Złoty Bankier
Citi Handlowy, together with two other financial companies, was awarded the title of "Budget Pillars" in this year's TOP 500 ranking published by Rzeczpospolita. "Pillars" 2015 went to the enterprises that pay the largest income tax. The basic criterion for the selection was income tax recorded by the companies in their profit and loss accounts. What’s important, the ranking takes account of a longer period of time than one year.

Citi Handlowy wins a Golden Banker award

Citi Handlowy wins a Golden Banker award
The Citi Simplicity card won a Golden Banker award in the “Best credit card” product category. In the 7th edition of the ranking, the cash loan and the mortgage loan also made it to the podium, occupying the third place in their respective categories.

COMPETENCE OF CITI HANDLOWY MANAGEMENT BOARD TOP RATED AMONG BANKS LISTED ON THE WSE

COMPETENCE OF CITI HANDLOWY MANAGEMENT BOARD TOP RATED AMONG BANKS LISTED ON THE WSE
The Management Board of Citi Handlowy has been recognized in the prestigious "Listed Company of the Year" ranking organized by Puls Biznesu. The Bank is the only financial institution among the finalists to rank to the podium in the "Competence of the Management Board" category, where it was rated for its communication with the market, keeping promises and commitments.

Citi Handlowy was awarded the Ethical Company title by Puls Biznesu

„Etyczna Firma” Pulsu Biznesu
The area for which Citi Handlowy received a particularly high grade is the system for reporting and monitoring violations of the ethical code, rules and regulations by employees and stakeholders. Whistleblowing was one of the strongest points of the bank’s questionnaire submitted for the competition. These standards are also binding for subcontractors and vendors of Citi Handlowy, and that is why ethics, compliance in business and respect for human rights are considered in the process of their selection.

The final score was determined based on the number of points awarded in the following categories: Responsibility in the Ethics Management Programme, Top Management’s Supervision over the Programme, System of Reporting and Verifying Irregularities, Training and Communication, Corporate Governance, Reputation, Leadership, Fraud Risk Management.

Private banking of Citi Handlowy among the winners of global ranking

Citi Handlowy climbs the podium of this year's ranking of the British Euromoney monthly in the Best private banking services overall in Poland category. In the 13th edition of Private Banking and Wealth Management Survey 2016 the bank additionally won the leading positions awarded in three specialised categories for the best technological innovations for a client, investment analyses and advisory services in the scope of assets allocation and international clients service.

Award for Citibank Premier Miles Credit Card

Award for Citibank Premier Miles Credit Card
Citibank Premier Miles Credit Card for travelers made it to the podium in the Business Traveller Poland Awards 2015 ranking in the Best Card for Business Travel category.

Citi Handlowy’s Private Banking gets 5-star rating from Forbes

Pięć gwiazdek „Forbes” dla prywatnej bankowości Citi Handlowy
Citi Handlowy was awarded five stars in the private banking rating prepared by "Forbes" magazine. The monthly stresses that: the change in Citi Handlowy's private banking offer was the biggest surprise of the last year.

Top Employers Poland 2016 for Citi Handlowy and CSC Polska

Top Employers Poland 2016 for Citi Handlowy and CSC Polska
Citi Handlowy and Citi Service Center awarded for their high HR policy standards for the sixth consecutive year. The award is granted by the Corporate Research Foundation Institute to companies whose Human Resources policy received the highest scores in the survey.
2015

Citi Handlowy included for the ninth time in RESPECT Index portfolio

Citi Handlowy included for the ninght time in RESPECT Index portfolio
For the ninth time Citi Handlowy has been included in the RESPECT Index portfolio, which is published annually and covers companies managed in a responsible and sustainable manner.

Citi Handlowy Named the Best Cash Manager in Poland for the Second Time

Citi Handlowy Named the Best Cash Manager in Poland for the Second Time
The Cash Management Survey is a prestigious ranking compiled and published by the British Euromoney Magazine. The clients taking part in Euromoney’s 2015 Cash Management Survey voted Citi Handlowy the number one cash manager in Poland. This year’s edition is a repetition of last year's success, which was the first place in the ranking, and thus confirms the Bank’s leading position in Central and Eastern Europe.

Citi named the Best Global Bank 2015 by Euromoney

Citi named the Best Global Bank 2015 by Euromoney
Citi has received the prestigious Best Global Bank 2015 award from Euromoney. The Euromoney Awards for Excellence are a recognition of best-in class financial institutions. Citi Handlowy has consistently shown best practice when serving both corporate and private customers.

Citi Handlowy named third best commercial bank by Gazeta Bankowa

3rd place in the Big Commercial Bank category
3rd place in the Big Commercial Bank category
Citi Handlowy received the third prize in the Best Bank 2015 competition in the commercial banks category. The prize awarded by Gazeta Bankowa was presented at a gala ceremony which took place on June 17, 2015. As part of the 23rd edition of the competition, awards were handed to banks which achieved the best financial results.

Citi Handlowy Named Most Responsible Financial Institution

Citi Handlowy was ranked first in the ninth edition of the Ranking of Responsible Companies in the banking, insurance and financial sectors category. The Bank earned the highest score in four of the audited categories – responsible leadership, community involvement, communication with stakeholders, and social innovation and responsible management. The Ranking of Responsible Companies has been prepared for many years by the daily newspaper Gazeta Prawna, in cooperation with PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC).

Citi Handlowy named the Best Bank for International Clients by Euromoney

Euromoney
The prestigious “Euromoney Magazine” named Citi Handlowy the Best Bank in Poland offering private banking services to international clients. In the Private Banking and Wealth Management Survey the bank is ranked as the first in the International Clients category.
2014

Citi Handlowy - Top Cash Manager in Poland

Thanks to the votes of our customers we have been ranked No.1 in Euromoney's 2014 Cash Management Survey.

The Cash Management Survey is a prestigious ranking compiled and published by the British Euromoney Magazine.

THE BEST PRIVATE BANKING ACCORDING TO EUROMONEY

The prestigious "Euromoney Magazine" named Citi Handlowy the Best Bank in Poland offering private banking services. The Bank ranked first in the "Private Banking and Wealth Management" survey in the "Super affluent clients" category.

The "Euromoney Private Banking and Wealth Management" awards have been made since 2003 for top quality of private banking services and are among the most important recognitions in the banking industry. The winners are chosen from among the best banks from more than 100 countries. The winners are chosen by people directly related to the banking sector.

2013

EUROMONEY - cash management

For the second time in a row, Citigroup took the first place in Euromoney Cash Management Survey 2013 ranking evaluating transaction services in the Central and Eastern Europe. On the Polish market Citi Handlowy took the second position, which is an improvement by two positions against last year's edition.
The Cash Management Survey is a prestigious ranking with a long tradition. It is compiled annually by Euromoney magazine. This year's Euromoney survey was based on responses from 24,000 international corporate clients worldwide.

Citi Handlowy, yet another year in a row, has ranked among the Top 3 Banks in the "Friendly Bank for Traditional Customers" category

The Newsweek's rankings are based on the results from a mystery-shopper survey conducted by MillwardBrown SMG/KRC auditors. Banks are evaluated in three categories: friendly bank for traditional banking, online banking and mobile banking customers.
To win a spot in the traditional banking category, a bank had to achieve the highest possible ratings for service quality, characteristic features of an outlet, methods of acquiring and retaining the client, and ability to identify their needs and provide them with the most suitable offer.

Euromoney

Citi Handlowy, for the fifth time in a row, won the FX ranking of Euromoney, a British financial magazine, with the highest share in FX trade with Corporate Customers. The Bank's result was almost twice better than that of the second-place winner. Citi Handlowy also maintains its leading position in the Corporate and Financial Institutions segment, in which it ranked first for the third year in a row.

The WSE for Polish Capital Market Leaders 2012

The Warsaw Stock Exchange recognized Citi Handlowy with two awards for its achievements on Treasury BondSpot Poland - for activity in fixing sessions on Treasury BondSpot Poland and for the highest turnover on cash market of Treasury BondSpot Poland.
The Warsaw Stock Exchange, for the fourth time in a row, recognized the Brokerage House of Citi Handlowy with an award for the biggest share in session trading in shares and rights to shares on the Main Market excluding market maker transactions in 2012. For the first time, it also recognized the Brokerage House of Citi Handlowy for the biggest share in session trading in corporate and municipal bonds on Catalyst markets.
The Brokerage House of Citi Handlowy also won the Forbes ranking of brokerage services for institutional customers, which confirms the high position of the broker, holding the biggest market share of 12.02% (as of the end of 2012).
2012

Citi Trade Portal, CitiDirect Moblie, Cash Pool and Trade Loans received Europroduct titles

The initiative has been held since 2000 by Polskie Towarzystwo Handlowe Sp. z o.o. (Poland's Trade Association). The competition is held amongst other things under honorable auspices of the Ministry of Economy and Polish Agency for Enterprise Development. Europroduct aims at promoting the brands, products and services which are ranked the best in the market. The awarded are also the services which strive to provide a complex and professional customer service.

Innovation of 2012 for Citi Trade Portal

Innovation of 2012 for Citi Trade Portal - an online trade finance platform - according to Forum Biznesu at Dziennik Gazeta Prawna.
Citi Trade Portal, an online solution for processing a comprehensive range of trade finance instruments, received the Innovation of 2012 Award. It was given by the jury composed of the representatives of the editorial staff of Forum Biznesu at Diennik Gazeta Prawna and the representatives of the Faculty of Technical Sciences at the Polish Academy of Sciences. The platform was recognized as an innovative solution enhancing the functioning of the trade sector.

Citi Handlowy named "Newsweek's Friendly Bank"

The third spot in the "Friendly bank for traditional customer" category was determined based on results of polls effected with the use of mystery shopper by auditors of MIllwardBrown SMG/KRC. Banks were evaluated in three categories: friendly bank for traditional customer, for individuals using on-line banking and for mobile banking customers. To win a spot in the traditional banking category, a bank had to get the highest score for service quality (knowledge and competences of bank's employees, discretion of the employees when providing services to customers), characteristic features of an outlet (among others, the possibility to park in the vicinity of the outlet, cleanness, adjustment of the outlet to provide services for the disabled) and methods of acquiring and retaining customers, ability to identify their needs and provide them with the most suitable offer.

Third spot and three stars in Forbes' ranking

The Forbes' ranking is based on publicly available data such as banks' pricelists and information concerning financial services and products offered to companies. The banks were evaluated in five categories: price (the cheapest set of basic banking products), loan offer, deposits, quality of service, and diversity of offer. The maximum score was five stars. Fourteen banks were distinguished in the ranking in total - four banks scored five stars, two banks received four stars, and eight banks were granted three stars.

Euromoney

Citi Handlowy for the fourth consecutive year topped the ranking of the prestigious British magazine Euromoney.
In the category of corporate foreign currency trading, our market share was over 28%, almost twice as much as the second ranked bank.

Euromoney

According to Euromoney, Citi Handlowy is the owner of the most popular FX online platform - CitiFX Pulse. Over 77% of FX corporate transactions is made through the platform.

Citi Handlowy Ranked Second in Quality of Service Provided by Branches

Citi Handlowy ranked second in a ranking "Quality per Bank". The ranking was led by TNS Polska and included 22 banks. Puls Biznesu and Deloitte partnered with TNS Polska on the initiative.
The ranking measured the level of service at branches. The assessed factors included the analysis of customer needs, presentation of the offer, appearance of the branch and the commitment of the branch staff. As part of the poll, the organizers visited one in ten banks in Poland and talked to over 1500 staff members. These criteria served as a basis for selecting the winners.

Innovation Certificate

Citi Handlowy was recognized two times in the Report on Poland's Innovative Economy 2011 prepared by the Institute of Economic Science of the Polish Academy of Sciences (INE PAN):

 

  • second place in the ranking of largest investors in research and development in Poland in 2011,
  • Innovation Certificate stating that the Bank was ranked 39th among 500 most innovative companies in Poland and 25th among large companies.
    Citi Handlowy was recognized in terms of its market innovation, process innovation, its spending on innovation, new patents and European contracts.

Market Leader of Innovation

Citi Handlowy was named Market Leader of Innovation 2012 for its Quality, Creativity and Effectiveness in the ranking held by Economic Zone and Gazeta Wyborcza daily.
The jury named us one of the most innovative companies. The title reaffirms the effectiveness of our strategy, one of the pillars of which is innovation.

Lider of Socialbakers Ranking

Citi Mobile fanpage on Facebook took the first place in the ranking of statistics portal Socialbakers in the category of response rate.
This means that its authors response to users' posts most often among all surveyed profiles.
Citi Mobile fanpage was created in 2010 for those interested in the latest mobile technologies. At present, Citi Mobile fanpage has over 38 thousand fans.

Brokerage House

Brokerage House was awarded for "the highest share in session trading in shares" by the Warsaw Stock Exchange.
Brokerage House of Bank Handlowy (DMBH) received this award for the third consecutive year. The distinction reaffirms the strong position of the brokerage house whose market share in 2011 reached 11.5%.

Gold Banker Award

Citi Handlowy has just received the Gold Banker 2011 Award (the ranking of the top financial products and services) for the best credit card in the market and FotoKasa app.
Held by Bankier.pl and PayU S.A., the third edition of the Award attracted 11 thousand voters who selected 2011 best financial products and services.

RESPECT Index

Citi Handlowy is one of 23 companies named in the fourth edition of the RESPECT Index. Citi Handlowy is one of only two banks present on the list from the beginning.
The Respect Index promotes the most socially responsible companies, reaffirming their attractiveness for investors. The portfolio of the Index comprises Polish companies listed on the WSE which stand out as prime examples of the highest standards in corporate and information governance, investor relations as well as environmental, social and employment policies.

Europrodukt

Citi Handlowy was awarded in the 17th edition of Europroduct (Europrodukt) in the service category. In 2012, the following products and services received Europroduct titles:

 

  • Citi Mobile B2T - mobile payment technology to transfer money by just "bumping" two phones together,
  • Citi Mobile Foto Kasa - application to pay for bills by scanning photocodes from invoices,
  • Co-branded Citibank MasterCard World® Credit Card - first fully co-branded card in Poland.
2011

Corporate Social Responsibility Leader

Citi Handlowy has won the prestigious Corporate Social Responsibility Leader award in the Financial Institutions category in this year's edition of the contest.

The contestants were the companies which apply the best practises and standards of Responsible Finance such as, for instance, supporting economic and social growth, ensuring appropriate working conditions to the employees or commitment to environmental protection.

The Banker Investment Banking Awards

Citi and its CitiFX Pulse platform has been named the most innovative bank in terms of FX solutions by "The Banker" magazine during this year's edition of "The Banker Investment Banking Awards".

"The Banker Investment Banking Awards" recognizes the banks that have come up with innovative solutions in terms of products, structures, strategies and processes. The awards have been presented to the innovations which positively affect the market transparency, ensure cost saving and bring new solutions to the process of customer risk management.

Top Employers

Citi Handlowy received a prestigious "Top Employers Poland 2011" certificate, as one of Poland's 20 top employers.

The certificate was awarded based on independent survey conducted by the Corporate Research Foundation Institute - one of the world's leading HR management institutions.

RESPECT Index

Citi Handlowy was listed a member of the RESPECT Index - a group of the sixteen most socially responsible companies selected by the Warsaw Stock Exchange.

The Respect Index is the latest index published by the Warsaw Stock Exchange which promotes the most socially responsible companies. It was created in 2009 in cooperation of Forbes magazine with the Warsaw Stock Exchange and Deloitte acting as auditing partner.

Employee Volunteering Program

Owing to great commitment of our employees, the Citi Handlowy Employee Volunteering Program was awarded in the Polish edition of the European Employee Volunteering Awards program. The European initiative is held as part of the European Year of Volunteering.

During almost 6 years our volunteers - in the program coordinated by the Bank's Leopold Kronenberg Foundation - have devoted almost 55 thousand hours of their spare time to help those in need, completing as many as 720 various initiatives.

2011 Newsweek Friendly Bank

Citi Handlowy ranked third in the Newsweek's ranking, category 'Best Mobile Banking'.

Mobile Banking category was introduced to ranking 'Przyjazny Bank Newsweeka' (Newsweek's Friendly Bank) for the first time. Research for this ranking edition was made by Mystery Shopper method. MillwardBrown SMG / KRC company was responsible for the ranking realization.

EUROMONEY Ranking

For the third time Citi Handlowy came out at the top of the ranking held by a prestigious financial magazine - Euromoney.

In the category of corporate foreign currency trading, Citi Handlowy's market share was 23%.

It was for the second consecutive year when the Bank's services were ranked best. Held every year, the Ranking is designed to recognize the best financial institutions.

BAI-FINACLE Global Banking Innovation Awards 2011

Citi Handlowy came as a finalist for two products in the Product Innovation category: Bump to Transfer and multifunctional Citibank Public Transport Payment Card.

BAI-FINACLE Global Banking Innovation Awards recognize achievements in Product Innovation, Service Innovation, Disruptive Innovation and Most Innovative Bank of the Year.

Banking Technology Awards 2011

Citi Handlowy came as a finalist in two categories: Best Green IT Initiative by a Financial Institution and Best Use of Mobile Technology in Financial Services.

Citi Handlowy was awarded for "More Trees Thanks to You" in the category of Best Green Initiative. This year, in cooperation with Kronenberg Foundation, Citi Handlowy has planted 100 thousand trees. Since 2008 when this initiative was introduced, the bank has already planted 420 thousand trees.

Central European Electronic Card 2011

Citi Handlowy took top spot in the category of 'The Best 2011 System/Application/IT Device for Card Payment Service in Poland' for Citi Mobile' s latest innovation FotoKasa (invoice payment by scanning 2D codes).

CEEC Conference is the most important event for the card market in Poland and Central Europe.

2010

Europrodukt

Citi Factoring, Self-Government Factoring and Letter of Credit Factoring were awarded in the 15th edition of Europrodukt.

The initiative has been held since 2000 by Polskie Towarzystwo Handlowe Sp. z o.o. (Poland's Trade Association). The competition is held amongst other things under honorable auspices of the Ministry of Economy, Polish Agency for Enterprise Development and the Office of the Prime Minister. Europrodukt aims at promoting the brands, products and services which are ranked the best in the market. The awarded are also the services which strive to provide a complex and professional customer service.

The Top of Euromoney Ranking

The Bank came out at the top of the ranking held by a prestigious financial magazine - Euromoney.

In the category of corporate foreign currency trading, Citi Handlowy's market share was 35%, twice as good as the closest competitor.

It was another year in a row when the Bank's services were ranked best.

Pearls of the Warsaw Stock Exchange

In the ranking titled "the Pearls of the Warsaw Stock Exchange" that is held by the Stock Exchange's magazine - Parkiet, Bank Handlowy w Warszawie S.A. came out among the first three companies which reported the highest rate of return in 2010.

Being among the companies which in 2010 recorded the highest rate of return, we stood out among our banking competitors. The bank received the highest ranking - the last year's rate of return (39%) was twice as big as the increases of WIG Banking Index (18%).

In the comments on the results we can read that "the Bank Handlowy's listing went up mainly because it showed a dynamic growth in its financial results. In the first three quarters the bank earned 39% more than in the analogical period of 2009."

Brokerage House

Bank Handlowy Brokerage House (DMBH) received two prestigious titles awarded by the President of the Warsaw Stock Exchange:
- award for being the 2009 leader in share of trading in the main market without transactions as a market maker;
- award for the highest market maker brokerage activity in the WSE main market in 2009.

DMBH for the second time in a row topped the Polish Forbes' annual ranking of brokerage houses, receiving the title of the best institutional broker.

2009

Business Continuity and Information Security System

The Bank received twofold international certification of note:
- the ISO 27001 security certificate;
- the BS 25999 business continuity certificate.

The respective Independent Auditors assessed our procedures as compliant with the highest international industry standards.

Entrepreneur-Friendly Bank

Citi Handlowy has been awarded with a Distinction and the Emblem "Entrepreneur-Friendly Bank" in the tenth edition of the contest for 2008.

The honorable distinction has been awarded in recognition of "considerable internal changes implemented in 2008 regarding the perception and service of a business client, enhanced access to a full product offer for SMB sector and a team work oriented towards effective implementation of the changes and meeting the needs of small and medium-sized businesses."

The Entrepreneur-Friendly Bank initiative is organized by the Polish Chamber of Commerce and the Polish-American Small Business Advisory Foundation.

Rose Without a Thorn

In 2009 Citi Handlowy's offer for SMB sector was honored with "Rose without a thorn" award in the ranking prepared by the Institute for Economic Analysis (Instytut Analiz Gospodarczo-Ekonomicznych) for Home&Market monthly.

The Best Investor Relations Team

The Bank's Investor Relations Team has been ranked among top ten operating on the Polish Stock Exchange by Puls Biznesu and Pentor Research International.

Best Cash Management Bank

The Bank was ranked the first place in the ranking of the best cash management companies - "Best Cash Management Bank".

This prestigious distinction is awarded by a prestigious British magazine "Euromoney" to financial institutions based on customers' votes.

Responsible Companies Ranking

Citi Handlowy was awarded the first place within the Banking and Insurance category of the Responsible Companies Ranking published by Gazeta Prawna.

The Bank was top ranked within "Basics of Social Responsibility" and "Social Involvement".

RESPECT Index

Citi Handlowy was listed a member of the RESPECT Index - a group of the sixteen most socially responsible companies selected by the Warsaw Stock Exchange.

The Bank received a high ranking ("A") granted to companies that apply the highest business standards.

2008
  • Citi Handlowy has been honored with the title "Sponsor of the Year 2008" of the National Philharmonic in Warsaw.
  • In the Premium Brand 2008 ranking, Citi Handlowy was presented with the title of High Reputation Brand.
  • Europrodukt title for Escrow Account (12th Europrodukt competition) and for Direct Debit "Comfort", mobile banking services and the Citibank Credit Card Installment Payment Plan for e-card online purchases (13th Europrodukt competition).
  • The Galeon 2008 award by the National Depository for Securities for creative co-operation with financial market institutions.
  • Citi Handlowy is the private banking leader according to Manager Magazine. The Bank ranks first in the "Private Banking Leaders" category, as well as in "Cards" and "Investments" categories.
  • "Exclusive Brand" title for Citigold offer awarded by Gentleman magazine.
  • Citi Handlowy has been honored with the emblem "Entrepreneur-Friendly Bank" in the ninth edition of the contest organized by the Polish Chamber of Commerce and the Polish-American Advisory Foundation.
2007
  • In recognition of its outstanding human resources management program the Bank has been honored with the title of "Investor in People" by the Polish Management Institute;
  • According to the results of the Clients' ranking of banks prepared by the Editorial House of Home&Market magazine Citi Handlowy is the Best Bank in terms of quality and level of customer service;
  • The Jury of the Pro Publico Bono contest chaired by Prof. Andrzej Zoll gave the Kronenberg Foundation at Citi Handlowy an Honorary Award.
  • Citi Handlowy was honored with the title "Benefactor of the Year 2007" by the National Philharmonic in Warsaw;
  • For the seventh consecutive year, Citi Handlowy has been named "Best Settlement Bank" in "Clearing Survey" by "Global Investor Magazine" in both equities and fixed income settlement;
  • Citi Handlowy's campaign promoting Online Trading for corporate clients was recognized in the Golden Arrow Competition, organized by Stowarzyszenie Marketingu Bezpośredniego /Direct Marketing Association/ and VFP Communications Ltd., the issuer of "Media & Marketing Polska" weekly;
  • Citi Handlowy's UNIKASA Utility Bill Payment Network was honored with the EUROPRODUCT title;
  • Citi Handlowy won the Market Leader 2007 title in the Best Service in Poland category for its Escrow Account and Micropayments and it was recognized in the European Promotional Competition EURO LEADER 2007 for its Escrow Account;
  • Euromoney and Project Finance Magazine honored Citi Handlowy with the European Power Deal of the Year 2006 Award for the financing of BOT Elektrownia Bełchatów S.A.;
  • Citi Handlowy for the second time in a row won in the 6th edition of the Colors of Volunteering competition in the category of Employee Volunteerism;
  • Citi Handlowy was recognized by the Polish Business Club as the Firm of the Year 2006 for the first in Poland comprehensive and individualized offer for small- and medium-sized companies;
  • Citi Handlowy won the Global Finance magazine survey of the World's Best Internet Banks as the Best Corporate/Institutional Internet Bank in Poland, 2006.
2006
  • Micropayments, investment loan for SME as well as Comprehensive Cash Service and eTrade eletronic platform of Citi Handlowy have been recognized in the 10 edition of Europroduct competition;
  • Bank Handlowy was named "Best Settlement Bank" in "Clearing Survey" by "Global Investor Magazine" in both equities and fixed income settlement;
  • For the second consecutive year Citi Handlowy has ranked first in the Nationwide Ranking of Employers "Compass" in the financial institutions category, co-organized by the Students' Scientific Circle of Consulting from the Warsaw School of Economics, SMG KRC Millward Brown Company and Radio PIN;
  • Citi Handlowy was recognized in the "Company in Twój Styl" competition, organized by "Twój Styl" monthly, for the Citigroup Women Poland Program and a series of training courses designed especially for women;
  • The Bank was honored with the title "Benefactor of the Year 2006" by the National Philharmonic in Warsaw;
  • Citi Handlowy was recognized by "The Bank" financial magazine as the Best Corporate Bank in the ranking of 50 top banks in Poland in the year 2006, in the category "Best Financial Result";
  • Bydgoszcz Branch of Citi Handlowy has been named for the sixth time the Best Bank of Kujawsko-Pomorskie Region in the ranking "Golden 100 of Pomorze and Kujawy" organized by Gazeta Pomorska regional daily under the honorable patronage of the President of the National Bank of Poland, the Marshal of the Kujawsko-Pomorskie Province, the Governor of the Kujawsko-Pomorskie Province, the President of the Confederation of the Polish Private Employers and under the press patronage of Rzeczpospolita daily;
  • Citi Handlowy has been honoured with a special Golden Rock Award from Mastercard in recognition of our exceptional achievements in Premium Credit Card development in 2005;
  • Prepaid Social Benefit Cards issued by Citi Handlowy were awarded second place for the Most Innovative European Corporate Payment Product of 2005. The award is presented annually by the European Payments Consulting Association (EPCA) and European Card Review (ECR);
  • Katarzyna Zajdel - Kurowska, Chief Economist of Citi Handlowy, won the 12th edition of the competition organized by the "Gazeta Giełdy PARKIET" daily in the category "Economist of the year 2005";
  • Dom Maklerski Banku Handlowego S.A. for the third time running was recognized by the President of the Warsaw Stock Exchange with the Golden Bull Award for the largest share in the equity market turnover on the Warsaw Stock Exchange;
  • The team of market research analysts of Citi Handlowy, run by Katarzyna Zajdel-Kurowska, came first in the ranking of PARKIET for the most accurate forecasts of macroeconomic indices in 2005.
2005
  • Citi Handlowy was awarded Best Foreign Exchange Bank Poland in the Global Finance World's Best Foreign Exchange Bank Awards, 2005;
  • Citi Handlowy was the winner of the 5th edition of the Colors of Volunteering competition in the category of Employee Volunteerism;
  • SpeedCollect Plus won the award of the Banking Technology Magazine as the Best Corporate Banking Achievement for 2005;
  • Citi Handlowy was the winner of the European Clearing Survey's ranking of the Global Investor magazine as the best clearing bank for debentures and stocks;
  • The Bank was honored as the Benefactor of the Year 2005 by the National Philharmonic in Warsaw;
  • Citi Handlowy won the Superbrands Poland title;
  • Citi Handlowy took third place in the "Dream Employer" in the financial sector, prepared by the Students Scientific Consulting Group of the Warsaw School of Economics;
  • The CitiGold account won first place in the ranking of Rzeczpospolita in the category of personal accounts for affluent and demanding customers;
  • The Citibank credit card was named the safest card by Rzeczpospolita;
  • The promotional logo Entrepreneur Friendly Bank for Citibank Handlowy in 2004;
  • Dom Maklerski Banku Handlowego S.A. received the Golden Bull Award granted by the President of the Warsaw Stock Exchange for the largest share in the equity market turnover on the Warsaw Stock Exchange.
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