- Prestigious awards announced in London reaffirm UniCredit's transformation into the bank for Europe's future
- In Italy, UniCredit has been awarded Bank of the Year for the third consecutive year
Milan, December 11, 2025. UniCredit has been awarded Bank of the Year in Italy and five additional countries at The Banker's prestigious Bank of the Year Awards official annual ceremony in London.
These recognitions highlight UniCredit's continued transformation and strong performance, reaffirming its position as the bank for Europe's future. The awards underscore the success of UniCredit's strategy, enabling the Group to deliver best-in-class, innovative solutions for all client segments across every channel, while driving sustainable growth and serving the communities where it operates.
Commenting on the awards, Silvia Pavoni, Editor of The Banker, said: "Under the leadership of Andrea Orcel, UniCredit has become one of the most acquisitive banks in Europe. Its various investments have not only improved the group's technological infrastructure but also deepened its access to markets across the region. The Italian group's investment in Greece's Alpha Bank is a clear example. It was interesting to see the rollout of new services and technological upgrades in Bulgaria and Bosnia and Herzegovina, the bank's work with smaller businesses in Croatia, and the completion of its merger with Alpha Bank Romania. An improved digital banking business in Austria was also noteworthy."
This year marks the third consecutive year that The Banker has recognized UniCredit as Bank of the Year in Italy.
Commenting on the awards, Andrea Orcel, UniCredit CEO, said: "These awards are recognition of how far we have come as a bank. 2025 was another year where we delivered record results, continuous growth and best-in-class innovation across all client segments, further cementing our bank as a major European player. This would not have been possible without our clients - they are at the centre of everything we do - and their success drives ours. These achievements reflect the strength of those relationships, the ambition of our strategy, and the hard work and dedication of our team. They are redefining what this bank and this industry can achieve, and these awards belong to them."
Regarded as the industry benchmark for banking excellence, The Banker's Bank of the Year Awards evaluate the world's leading financial institutions based on their ability to deliver returns, gain strategic advantage, and serve their markets. The Banker magazine, part of the Financial Times Group, has provided economic and financial intelligence for the global financial sector since 1926, building a reputation for objective and insightful reporting.
Over recent years, UniCredit has relentlessly pursued its cultural and industrial transformation, committing to fundamental change to redefine its future, with the ambition of becoming the bank for Europe's future.
These latest accolades add to a series of prestigious recognitions from tier-one international publications since the launch of the UniCredit Unlocked industrial plan, including:
- Global Bank of the Year by The Banker in 2023 and 2024
- Global Bank of the Year by IFR in 2024
- Best Bank in Europe by Euromoney in 2025
Serving 15 million clients in 13 markets across Europe, UniCredit remains focused on supporting its clients, employees, and communities to progress, facilitating a just and fair green transition, and delivering lasting growth and prosperity for the long term.
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