UniCredit has once again been recognised as a leading provider of trade finance in Central and Eastern Europe in Euromoney's latest Trade Finance Survey. This year, the bank has been voted Best Trade Finance Bank in eight individual countries, reaffirming its strong and consistent performance across the region.
The survey, now in its fifteenth year, gathered feedback from more than 12,700 corporates and financial institutions, providing clear evidence of UniCredit's product expertise, market‑leading customer service and deep understanding of its core European markets. Widely regarded as the benchmark for the global trade finance industry, the survey ranks banks across regions and countries based on customer service, knowledge of client needs and the quality of their products.
A full breakdown of this year's results is as follows. UniCredit was voted:
- Best Trade Finance Bank in Austria
- Best Trade Finance Bank in Bulgaria
- Best Trade Finance Bank in Croatia
- Best Trade Finance Bank in Czech Republic
- Best Trade Finance Bank in Hungary
- Best Trade Finance Bank in Romania
- Best Trade Finance Bank in Slovakia
- Best Trade Finance Bank in Slovenia
These results underscore UniCredit's strong regional footprint and ongoing commitment to supporting clients with best‑in‑class trade finance services tailored to their evolving needs.
Francesca Nenci, UniCredit's Global Head of Trade & Correspondent Banking, commented:
"As our corporate clients navigate a challenging market, we are proud to stand alongside them and help them chart a course. As part of this, we continue to simplify and digitalise our Trade Finance processes, minimising risk and time to market for our clients, while improving transparency and efficiency. It's fantastic to receive this vote of confidence from our clients and we look forward to repaying their faith once again in 2026."
Teodora Petkova, Head of Central Europe and Eastern Europe at UniCredit, added:
"At UniCredit, our teams across the region work side by side with clients, understanding their businesses and responding quickly with the support they need. These awards reflect that close partnership and the seamless collaboration between our local bankers and their colleagues in our global product factories, who together ensure we deliver solutions that are timely, effective and grounded in our clients' real‑world challenges."
Milan, 17 February 2026
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