Home>About Us>Press Room 2013 April 30, 2013 - Citibank starts strategic partnership with AXA. Citibank Europe plc and AXA Group have entered into a co-operation agreement. April 26, 2013 - Citi to Acquire ING's Custody and Securities Services Business in Central and Eastern Europe with €110 Billion in Assets Under Custody. Citi Securities and Fund Services has entered in to a definitive agreement to acquire ING's custody and securities services business in seven Central and Eastern European ("CEE") markets currently representing €110 billion in assets under custody. April 25, 2013 - Citibank to launch a TV campaign in May. Citibank Europe plc will have its own TV spots sponsoring selected Czech Television shows as of May 1st, 2013. April 16, 2013 - Citibank's clients earned 200 million bonus miles by shopping last year. Last year, Citibank Europe plc credited 200 million miles to Citi ČSA credit card holders under Czech Airlines' OK Plus loyalty program. April 11, 2013 - As many as 5,000 Citibank clients enjoy the benefits of the Citi BILLA credit card. New applicants receive a CZK 300 voucher. In March, Citibank Europe plc issued the 5,000th Citi BILLA credit card; Citi BILLA cards were launched on the Czech market in September 2012. February 26, 2013 - Citibank's service center in Brno processed three million calls in five years. Citibank Europe plc's service center in Brno, whose opening in 2008 extended the bank's capacity in phone banking, is celebrating its fifth anniversary this February. January 28, 2013 - Citibank Receives MasterCard Award for Citi Opuscard, the First Multifunctional Credit Card. Citibank Europe plc has received the MasterCard® Multifunctional Card Award, 2012. January 22, 2013 - Citibank to start automatically issuing contactless payment stickers for new credit cards. Starting in February 2013, Citibank Europe plc will also issue, automatically and free of charge, a contactless payment sticker with each new Citi Life, Citi Life Metropole, Citi Broker Consulting, Citi BILLA and Citi ČSA credit card. 2012 December 17, 2012 - Citibank donates almost CZK 4 million for CSR projects in 2012. Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) projects are a core component of Citibank's corporate culture and rank among the bank's most important corporate values. December 5, 2012 - Premium Forex Products increasingly popular with Citibank's Clients. Over the last four months, the retail clients of Citibank Europe plc have traded more than 1.5 billion Czech crowns in premium forex products. November 1, 2012 - Citibank appoints New Citi Country Officer in the Czech Republic. Citibank Europe plc announced the appointment of Michal Nebeský (*1967) as Citi Country Officer for the Czech Republic, effective November 1, 2012. October 16, 2012 - Vikram Pandit steps down as CEO of Citigroup. Board of Directors elects Michael Corbat as CEO. The Board of Directors of Citigroup today announced that Vikram Pandit has stepped down as the Company's Chief Executive Officer and as a member of the Board, effective immediately. The Board also announced it has unanimously elected Michael Corbat CEO and a director of the Board. Mr. Corbat previously served as Citigroup's CEO of Europe, Middle East and Africa. October 3, 2012 - Citibank and the Liberec Region Unveil Their New Cobranded Citi Opuscard Credit Card In October 2012, Citibank Europe plc launched in co-operation with the Liberec Region the Citi Opuscard cobranded credit card - the first multifunctional credit card of its kind in the Czech Republic. September 26, 2012 - Citigold Lounge at the Prague Airport registers some 16,000 visits of Citibank clients since opening The Citigold Lounge of Citibank Europe plc, which can be found in the departure hall of Prague-Ruzyně airport's Terminal 2, has registered as many as 15,800 visits of the Citigold program's clients since it was opened in 2010. September 25, 2012 - Citi's Mobile Enablement Strategy Achieves Milestone: CitiDirect BESM Mobile Exceeds $10 Billion in Total Transaction Value Processed Citi has achieved a milestone in its strategic plan to provide mobile enablement of its key client platforms. September 17, 2012 - Citi BILLA contactless credit cards bring clients a 3% discount on each purchase at BILLA supermarkets all over the Czech Republic In addition, it offers the possibility of buying holidays in instalments without a surcharge. September 4, 2012 - New service from Citibank helps clients manage their bank accounts from foreign countries easily Citibank Europe plc has introduced Citi Global Banking, a new service utilising Citibank's wide international network of branches and facilitating more convenient banking between the Czech Republic and foreign countries easier for Citi clients. August 27, 2012 - Citibank Introduces Newly Designed Website The new site has been introduced during the 200th global anniversary of Citi. August 22, 2012 - Citibank Named Best Corporate/Institutional Internet Bank in the Czech Republic and Slovakia by Global Finance Magazine Citibank was named the "Best Corporate/ Institutional Internet Bank" in the Czech Republic and Slovakia in Global Finance magazine's "World's Best Internet Banks 2012" competition. August 2, 2012 - Citi® Premium offers a superior assessment of financial means, a wide range of payment tools and abundant investment opportunities Citibank Europe plc in the Czech Republic launched a new service package called Citi® Premium, a comprehensive solution for finance management, in July 2012. July 23, 2012 - Citibank and NESsT awarded the best plans for social enterprises among nonprofit organizations Citibank Europe plc and nonprofit organization NESsT held Social Enterprise Competition to promote excellence in social enterprise development among local nonprofits. Amelie Association and Poradna pro Integraci Association became the winners of the competition in the Czech Republic. July 6, 2012 - Euromoney taps Citi as top Emerging Markets and Transaction Banking House Euromoney, the preeminent global financial markets magazine, recognised Citi as “Best Global Emerging Markets Investment Bank” and “Best Global Transaction Banking House” at its annual Awards for Excellence ceremony last evening in London. July 3, 2012 - Citibank has a new Public Affairs Officer for the Czech Republic and Slovakia Citibank Europe plc has named Eva Chaloupková a Public Affairs Officer for the Czech Republic and Slovakia. June 22, 2012 - Citibank commemorates its 200th anniversary with a volunteering event: Citi Global Community Day Citibank mobilized more than 100,000 of its employees worldwide. 132 volunteers participated in the Czech Republic, helping at 10 organizations. May 24, 2012 - Czech students propose innovations for Citibank The best bank case studies for the Citi Innovator competition came from the teams from the University of Economics in Prague and Masaryk University in Brno. May 21, 2012 - Citi Secondary school students tried to manage banks The most successful young bankers from the Czech Republic met in Prague on 16th May to compete in national final round of the JA Banks in Action - global computer simulation competition organized yearly by the international non-profit youth organization Junior Achievement in cooperation with Citi Foundation. May 2, 2012 - Citibank Offers New Loan Consolidation in the Czech Market CitiPůjčka Loan Consolidation product lowers monthly payments, provides clients with the lower loan cost (RPSN) and it is free of charge. April 23, 2012 - Citi Named 2012 Monarch Innovation Awards Winner CitiDirect BESM Mobile Receives Overall Most Innovative Award. March 30, 2012 - Convenient online purchases in UK and USA for Czech Citibank clients As of 30 March, 2012 Citibank Europe plc offers its client a new service called Globeshopper enabling all holders of Citi payment cards issued in the Czech Republic to shop in more than 500 online stores in the UK and the USA. March 28, 2012 - European and U.S. Cities Are World’s Most Competitive: EIU Report London, Paris, Zurich Make Top 10; 11 of Top 30 Cities are European. March 26, 2012 - New Retail Bank Head in Citibank Veronika Špaňárová has been appointed as the new Retail Bank Head for Citibank Czech Republic, effective March 2012. March 22, 2012 - Become a businessman in eight days! The fourth annual “Start Your Own Business!” subsidized courses start in late March 2012. March 14, 2012 - Citi Statement on Comprehensive Capital Analysis and Review Decision Citi today released the following statement on the results of the Comprehensive Capital Analysis and Review by the Federal Reserve Board. March 14, 2012 - CitiProfession Medical – a Service Package for Private Doctors, Dentists and Vets On March 1st, Citibank Europe plc launched a new service package named CitiProfession Medical. The new package combines the advantages of professional and private accounts and is primarily designed for private doctors, dentists and vets. February 29, 2012 - Citibank Expands Investment Products Portfolio with Launch of Market-Linked Deposit New product combines deposit and investment advantages and is suitable for conservative investors. February 17, 2012 - Citibank employees work in a “green” building The offices of the Citibank headquarters in Prague reached the SILVER level of the LEED certification (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design). February 15, 2012 - Citibank Customers Saved over 100 million Crowns Last Year When using all Citi credit cards they received diverse rewards, bonuses and discounts on their purchases. 2011 December 12, 2011 - Half Year Pilot Project of Mobile Payment The Czechs Are Ready for Payment Revolution, the Year 2012 Will Be The Year of Contactless Payments. December 7, 2011 - Citibank introduces CitiPlanner - new client platform for investments In the Czech Republic it is currently the only global platform enabling a composition of an individual investment portfolio for a client. November 24, 2011 - 100,000 Citibank Clients are now enjoying Citigold Program Citibank recently welcomed its 100,000th Citigold client in the EMEA region. November 14, 2011 - Citikonto Plus from Citibank free of charge Citibank in the Czech Republic is expanding its offering to retail clients October 12, 2011 – Citi launches new mobile solution: CitiDirest® BE Mobile CitiDirect® Online Banking clients can now receive SMS alerts and authorize payments via their mobile phones. October 7, 2011 – Clients vote for Citi as the best global cash management bank in Euromoney’s 2011 annual cash management surfy October 3, 2011 - Citibank Launches Mobile Banking for all Smart Phones Special stickers complete the contactless portfolio Citibank and Metropole Zlicin Shopping Center Partner to Launch a New Contactless Credit Card First of its kind cooperation in the Czech Republic September 8, 2011 - Citibank Food Festival A Gastronomic Experience for Citibank Clients this Autumn August 9, 2011 - Citi EMEA Wins 56 Awards in Global Finance "World's Best Internet Banks 2011" Competition Citi has won a total of 56 awards across Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) in the first round of Global Finance magazine's "World's Best Internet Banks 2011" competition. June 20, 2011 - Citibank clients are the first to use contactless credit cards issued in the Czech Republic Today Citibank launched the first contactless Shell MasterCard credit card that allows its holders to make contactless payments at all Shell stations and other retailers equipped with contactless technology. June 11, 2011 - Citibank Appoints New Retail Sales & Distribution Head in Czech Republic Jan Remr has been appointed as new Head of Retail Sales & Distribution in Citi Czech Republic, effective July 2011. May 27, 2011 - Citibank clients are the first to make real-time electronic payments abroad As of this week clients of Czech Citibank can use new service called Citibank Global Transfer which allows them to transfer funds between Citibank accounts across the globe without a time lag. May 25, 2011 - Students Demonstrated Ability to Run Banking Operations 12th JA Banks in Action (JA BIA) contest in the Czech Republic knows its winners April 13, 2011 - Online payments made even safer for Citibank clients From April 2011, Citibank will offer its clients yet another innovation, 3D Secure. March 31, 2011 - Record Rise in the Number of Candidates for Social Entrepreneurship Support Record number of 27 civil society organisations submitted their applications to the NESsT - Citi Social Enterprise Competition in the Czech Republic where social enterprises present their business ideas. March 30, 2011 - Czech Citibank Clients Will Be First to Use Contactless Payment In the second quarter of this year, Citibank will become the first bank in the Czech market to enable clients to use contactless payment technology. March 25, 2011 - Citibank's clients can choose from the broadest range of structured notes Citibank has begun offering a wide array of structured bonds, believed to be the broadest range of structured notes available in the Czech market. March 24, 2011 - Mobile contactless payments in the Czech Republic The new technology will transfer the payment functionalities from the conventional payment cards to the SIM cards in mobile handsets. March 16, 2011 - Start Your Own Business in eight days The second half of March will see the start of the third year of Erudia's subsidized training courses "Start Your Own Business!" Raiffeisenbank and Citibank Europe plc organizační složka, came to an agreement on Citibank's portfolio of personal installment loans. Customers of the portfolio with the approximate value of 750 million CZK thus newly become Raiffeisenbank clients. 2010 December 16, 2010 - Social Enterprise Academy Accelerator Welcomed New Students Fifteen managers from five non-profit organizations from the Czech Republic entered a new year in the Social Enterprise Academy Accelerator, an assistance programme of the VIA Foundation for the promotion of social enterprising among non-profit organizations. November 30, 2010 - New structured note New CZK Structured Note issued by Citigroup Funding Inc. offers Participation in the outperformance of equity indexes of emerging versus developed countries with principal protection. November 24, 2010 - Citibank Appoints New Retail Sales & Distribution Head in Czech Republic Citi Czech Republic has completed its consumer management team by appointing Pavel Šuranský as Head of Retail Sales & Distribution, effective October 15, 2010. November 22, 2010 - Citi launches new Personal Loan product, CitiPůjčka CitiPůjčka is a new unsecured personal loan from Citibank Czech Republic that offers competitive rates, while providing customers with a simple and convenient way to apply. Customers can fulfill their dreams and wishes more quickly, without the trouble of paperwork and without leaving their home or office. October 27, 2010 - Aid to those in need. About 150 employees of Citibank Czech Republic were helping as part of the Global Community Day project. Taking part in the Global Community Day, Citibank mobilized 45,000 employees in more than 47 countries all over the world. Volunteers in the Czech Republic worked in communities and organizations all over the country for a total of 1,200 hours. October 20, 2010 - Citibank Appoints New Retail Bank Head in Czech Republic The appointment highlights the increasing importance of consumer banking for Citi and in line with the commitment to Czech Republic franchise. October 7, 2010 - Citi Appoints New Consumer Bank Head in Czech Republic Citi has named Bhaskar Katta as Consumer Bank Head of Citibank Czech Republic. The appointment highlights the increasing importance of consumer banking for Citi in the Czech Republic. August 30, 2010 - Czech secondary school students showed best financial skills in Europe Czech secondary school students were able to answer, on average, the largest number of questions testing their financial, price and budget skills. August 10, 2010 - Citibank in the Czech Republic Named Winner in Global Finance Magazine's Awards for "World's Best Internet Banks 2010" Citi also won a prestigious 'Best Corporate/Institutional Internet Bank' award and was awarded Best Information Security, Best Website Design, Best Trade Finance and Best Online Cash Management award categories. August 3, 2010 - Passengers to Benefit from Citi and Czech Airlines Cooperation With the new Citi ČSA MasterCard World credit card, customers can quickly earn their way to a bonus ticket just by spending on their card, with the chance to earn 20,000 bonus miles after the first transaction. July 7, 2010 - New structured note offers participation on gold's performance New CZK Structured Note issued by Citigroup Funding Inc. offers Participation in Gold's Performance with 100% Principal Protection. June 15, 2010 - Citi International Personal Bank: New Service from Citibank offers Czech customers solutions for international portfolio diversification. Citi's global wealth management expertise and broad range of products to allow Czech customers to gain access to wider investment opportunities. May 11, 2010 - Czech Motorists to Benefit from credit card Shell MasterCard from Citibank This card enables the average Czech driver who spends CZK 20,196 on vehicle fuel annually, to save over CZK 1,000. In addition, the cardholder can also enjoy a 0.5% discount on all other purchases whether in the Czech Republic and abroad. May 11, 2010 - They study high school and manage their own bank at the same time The most successful young bankers met in Prague in order to set their wits in JA Banks in Action computer simulation May 7, 2010 - Shahmir Khaliq is appointed as Citi Country Officer for Czech Republic Citi today announced the appointment of Shahmir Khaliq as the bank's Citi Country Officer for Czech Republic and Division Head of the newly formed Division comprised of Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Romania, and Slovakia. May 6, 2010 - Raiffeisenbank buys Citi's personal installment loan portfolio Raiffeisenbank and Citibank Europe plc organizační složka, came to an agreement on Citibank's portfolio of personal installment loans. Customers of the portfolio with the approximate value of 750 million CZK thus newly become Raiffeisenbank clients. April 7, 2010 - Citibank closed customer issue Citibak announced that an outstanding issue with a Czech Consumer customer has been closed. March 31, 2010 - Citi announces new Concierge service for Czech credit card customers Citi Gold and Citi ČSA Gold credit card holders can now enjoy exclusive free 24x7 assistance services to enhance their busy lifestyles. March 12, 2010 - A Free trip to Paris with the O2 Citi Classic credit card Extraordinary benefits are available for active O2 Citi Classic credit card customers - not only do they benefit from discounted calls and services from Telefonica O2, but in March, they can also win a trip to Paris! March 10, 2010 - NESsT and Citi present awards to winners of 2009 Social Enterprise Competition in Czech Republic NESsT and Citi announced the winners of the 2009 NESsT-Citi Social Enterprise Competition to promote excellence in social enterprise development among local nonprofits in Central Europe. March 4, 2010 - Partnership beetwen Czech Citibank and DIRECT Pojišťovna set to bring customers of both companies a range of attractive benefits Citibank and DIRECT Pojišťovna celebrates the new cooperation thanks to which their customers can enjoy highly attractive benefits when using partner products. February 11, 2010 - Czech Citigold Clients to Enjoy Citibank Lounge at the Prague Airport Citibank and the Prague Airport celebrate the opening of the new Citibank lounge with many benefits for Citigold clients. January 20, 2010 - Citi Czech Republic's New Shopping Card Offers a Unique Cash Back Program to Cardholders Czech customers now have a unique opportunity to save on their daily shopping! The new Citi Shopping card enables customers to receive up to CZK 1,000 back on their card every month from their regular shopping. 2009 December 8, 2009 - Citibank Customers Win Everyday with their Citi Credit Card This holiday season, Citibank Czech Republic will make customers win even more everyday as they shop for holiday presents for their relatives and friends. November 20, 2009 - Mother Centres appreciate Citibank's diversity concept The civil association Network of Mother Centres in the Czech Republic honoured Citibank for support programs designed for parenting employees with Family Friendly Certificate. Programs are focused on strengthening family positioning in the society and pro-family policy support. The Certificate recognises companies that build cultures to support and enable the advancement of women in the workplace by adapting to their specific needs. October 20, 2009 - Citibank launches unique online conditional pre-approval of credit cards Citibank is launching a new unique online application, which enables people interested in getting a Citi credit card easily assess whether the bank will issue them a credit card and what the limit would be. October 13, 2009 - Citibank Introduces Garant Structured Investment Products with Fixed Annual Yield of 4.15 and 5.20%! Citibank offers structured investment products with a fixed annual yield and 100% payback protection if held until maturity. The products are aimed at investors seeking an attractive fixed annual yield while minimizing certain risks of their investments. September 8, 2009 - Pay with your Citi credit card on Marianne Days and win a shopping credit! During shopping events such as Marianne Days with Citibank as the main sponsor, not only Marianne readers can get exclusive discounts of up to 60% in selected brand stores (more than 2,200 stores around the Czech Republic will be participating in the event). August 17, 2009 - Everyone can make their career dreams come true! Prosperita, a charitable organisation supported by the Citi Foundation is preparing a series of subsidized educational courses entitled "Learn Business Management" to be held between October 2009 and March 2010. Participants of the course will be able to benefit from practical knowledge on financial management, small team management, small business marketing and customer communication. July 21, 2009 - Your money, keys, ID, wallet and cell phone will be safe with Citibank's credit card! Citibank is launching a new, optional insurance of credit cards called "Safety with your card" insurance. The insurance applies to the risk of credit card abuse after its theft or loss including Internet and PIN transactions as well as to forced cash withdrawals from ATMs using the credit card under threat of physical violence. The insurance cover also applies to theft or loss of identity documents, purses/wallets, keys, to theft of cell phones or abuse of SIM cards as long as these happens along with the theft or loss of the credit card. 2008 December 2, 2008 - Citi confirms its position of the global leader in cash management Once again, Citi won the prestigious award "Best Bank for Cash Management" - The Banker magazine awarded the bank with this honor for the third time in a row. It is one of the prestigious awards that prove the unique position Citi holds among global financial institutions. November 26, 2008 - Czechs Wish to Spend Money More Rationally on Christmas People plan to spend their higher income rather on bargains and goods in the sales When doing their Christmas shopping, the Czechs behave more rationally than two years ago. This is what this year's shopping behaviour survey has shown, conducted on an exclusive basis for the Czech branch of Citibank Europe plc. by STEM/MARK, when the new data was compared with that from the 2006 survey. October 9, 2008 - Thanks to Sauto Loan from Citibank, purchasing a vehicle online will be easier In cooperation with Seznam.cz, Citibank is launching a new Sauto Loan on the Czech market. The service is intended for the growing group of people who prefer to purchase a car over the Internet. October 6, 2008 - Citibank is opening another branch in Prague On Monday 29 September Citibank will open a new branch at Revoluční Street 6, Prague 1. It is continuing in the gradual expansion of its branch network so that it will become more accessible to its clients. September 9, 2008 - Life and Income Protection will help you in case of a temporary reduction in income Citibank launches a new type of insurance available with its credit cards on the Czech market: Life and Income Protection that will help clients in case of a temporary reduction in their income. Its insurance services with Citi credit cards thus rank among one of the most comprehensive on the Czech market. September 1, 2008 - With the credit card Shell MasterCard from Citibank you will save on fuel and can win an exclusive weekend worth CZK 100,000 Citibank offers a chance to win an exciting weekend in London for two or a weekend full of fun with the Skoda Superb car and other benefits, in cooperation with Shell. August 20, 2008 - Citibank has the best Corporate Internet Banking in the Czech Republic Citibank was again awarded for the top quality of its online banking CitiDirect. In an independent evaluation, the prestigious international magazine Global Finance again named the bank the Best Corporate/Institutional Internet Bank in the Czech Republic. For the whole Central and Eastern Europe region Global Finance awarded Citi with a total of 12 awards. July 15, 2008 - Dance through the O2 Sázava Fest music festival with Citi credit cards Citi Credit Cards, the main partner of the O2 Sázava Fest, are sponsoring the "Dancing Hall" - a dancing tent able to hold 3,500 people, and giving away hundreds of pre-paid cards topped up with CZK 500 to the tent visitors, with which their holders will be able to pay both at the music festival and, once the event is over, also in retail. July 7, 2008 - Citibank becomes the strategic partner for the Faculty of Economics and Administration, Masaryk University Today, the representatives of the Faculty of Economics and Administration, Masaryk University, and Citibank Europe plc, organizační složka, signed a strategic partnership agreement between the two institutions. June 30, 2008 - NESsT and Citibank gave support to self-sufficiency of non-profit sector NESsT and Citibank Europe plc, organizační složka today announced the winners of the 2008 NESsT-Citi Social Enterprise Competition in the Czech Republic. June 23, 2008 - Leading CFOs in the Czech market selected Citi among top three Corporate Banks in 2008 V Citibank Europe plc, organizační složka, has attained another major achievement by placing third in the MasterCard Corporate Bank of the Year 2008 contest. The ranking is based on voting of Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) of major corporations operating in the Czech Republic. May 26, 2008 - The reconstruction of a section of a pavement on Vinohradská St. has finally completed Reconstruction of the pavement in front of the Citibank branch at 32 Vinohradská Street has been completed. Last June, on the occasion of opening a new branch at this address, Citi asked the people living in the Prague neighborhood of Vinohrady to select one of the three projects on offer or to come up with a proposal of their own, and promised to finance the final choice. 24. dubna 2008 - Citi kreditní karty plní sny Ústředním kreativním motivem kampaně je tzv. "brána ke splnění snů". April 23, 2008 - Pavel Bořil to head the Citibank HR Department Pavel Bořil (33) has been appointed the new Country HR Officer in Citibank Europe plc, organizační složka. March 11, 2008 - Rizwan S.Qazi to head Citibank retail banking Rizwan S.Qazi has been appointed Retail Banking Head for Citibank Europe plc in the Czech Republic. He will replace Bert Pijls, who is leaving for the United Kingdom to work in a similar position to the one he held on the Czech market - he will become the Country Business Manager of Citi Retail banking for the British market. March 7, 2008 - Citibank offers special credit cards for students In cooperation with GTS Alive Citibank has launched a new product intended for young people of up to the age of 26 and for students. March 6, 2008 - Pavel Vlček speaks for Citibank Pavel Vlček has become the new press officer for Citibank in the Czech Republic. In the Public Affairs team he will be in charge of the external and internal communication of the bank. February 25, 2008 - Win tickets for UEFA EURO 2008™ with Citi credit cards Starting on February 25, Citi credit card holders have a chance to win tickets for the UEFA EURO 2008™ opening football match for two persons including accommodation, and also tickets for individual matches, as well as the official Adidas EURO 2008 footballs. 2007 December 10, 2007 - Citibank Changes Czech Legal Vehicle to Enhance Local Operation New Company to Become Side by Side with the Three Largest Financial Groups Operating in the Czech Market. December 3, 2007 - In Reaction to Meet High Demand from Clients, Citibank offers the Second Issue of its Structured Note The Note's 1st issue was repaid to investors who earned a 6 pct yield after the first year. October 10, 2007 - Citibank Cuts Interest Rates On Loans Citibank has significantly cut interest rates applicable to consumer loans taken out during the pre-Christmas season period. September 19, 2007 - Citibank brings to the market a unique package of services - Citi konto "All inclusive" services available from Citibank for the market's lowest price. September 17, 2007 - Citibank Extends Business Hours for its Branches to Meet the Clients' Needs Citi's New Branch in downtown Prague to be Available in the Evening and on Saturdays. September 11, 2007 - Czech SME Firms Do Little to Get Hedged Against the Rate Risk Even a small-volume deal can be hedged against. August 31, 2007 - Citibank Raises Interest Yield on its Saving Account to 2.5% Citibank, as the first banking house, has reacted to yesterday's interest rates hike made by CNB. With effect as of Tuesday, September 4, 2007, the interest yield on its saving accounts is raised from 2% to 2.5% per annum. August 8, 2007 - Citibank a.s. Wins Global Finance Best Corporate/Institutional Internet Bank Award 2007 Citi won this prestigious award in 66 countries around the world including 7 countries in Central and Easter Europe: Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Hungary, Romania, Russia, Slovakia and Ukraine. August 6, 2007 - Citibank a.s. wins clients for its new service, clearing on the Energy Exchange The new service supplements Citibank's product offering of transaction services concerning securities and derivatives for corporate customers. August 1, 2007 - Kenneth Quinn Appointed Citi's Country Officer for the Czech Republic Citi today announced the appointment of Kenneth Quinn as the bank's Citi Country Officer for the Czech Republic. July 24, 2007 - Citi Wins Best Cash Management House Citi Wins Best Cash Management House in Central and Eastern Europe in the Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2007 July 12, 2007 - Citibankers to Clean Up Riverbanks Along the Drevnice and the Janustice Rivers In the morning on Friday, July 13, some sixty bankers from Citibank, the world's largest financial services provider, are going to change their usual office clothes for something quite different as they are to take up cleaning gear instead, in the effort to give a thorough cleaning to riverbanks of the Drevnice and the Januštice, two rivers that flow through the town of Zlín. July 11, 2007 - Vinohradská Street in Prague Will Get a Newly Repaired Sidewalk The money needed for repair works will be provided by Citibank on the occasion of opening up its new branch located on this busy avenue. June 12, 2007 - Vinohrady's citizens to choose project to improve their environment Citibank makes unique offer to mark opening of new local branch May 15, 2007 - Citibank Opens a New Commercial Banking Center in Zlín Under its planned branch network expansion in the Czech Republic, Citibank has opened a new Commercial Banking Center in Zlín that will be serving medium sized and small companies in the Zlin Region. May 15, 2007 - Citibank Comes up with a Brand New Conception of Branches Designed for client's comfort Citibank Plans to Open up to 6 New Sales Offices Before the Year's End May 04, 2007 - Current Accounts Bearing Highest Interest in the Czech Marketplace, Newly without Any Account Balance Limit Citibank Offers 2% Interest Rate p.a. on All Savings Accounts April 16, 2007 - Win Luxurious Vacation with Citibank Credit Card Pay By Your Credit Card and Make Your Dream Come True. April 13, 2007 - Beginning by Monday, Citibank, as the Only Bank in the CR, Offers Credit Cards With No Annual Fee As the very first bank in the Czech Republic, Citibank a.s. comes up on Monday with truly a revolutionary novelty in the market of bank-issued credit cards. April 5, 2007 - Citigroup Foundation to Donate $169,000 in Support of Czech NGOs Projects Citigroup Foundation will donate more than Kc3.5 million to support selected projects conceived by Czech non-profit organizations. March 30, 2007 - Citibank`s Internet Banking is Secure Citibank uses the highest level of security available in the market. March 15, 2007 - Only Citibank Offers Credit Cards with No Annual Fee Citibank Credit Card - Affordable to All and Available Everywhere. February 28, 2007 - From Among 33 Extraordinary Products of 2006, Computer Press Has Chosen the credit card Shell MasterCard from Citibank a.s. Award for Citibank co-branded cards in the Czech Republic February 27, 2007 - Clean Instalment Loan Newly Available to Tradespeople from Citibank Citibank comes up with a novelty product aimed to enrich the loan market, this time, the focus is on tradespeople. February 13, 2007 - Citigroup Announces Unified, Global Brand Identity Under "Citi" Name Underscores Commitment to Unified Company to Serve Clients and Deliver Shareholder Value. February 13, 2007 - Citibank Offers Highest Yields Available in the Market Bank Time Deposits Are History, Tomorrow Belongs to Citibank Savings Accounts. January 25, 2007 - MasterCard: Best co-branded payment cards in the Czech Republic brought to you by Citibank Citibank a.s. received the esteemed awards in two categories (out of the three possible) upon the assessment of the Best co-brand cards launched in 2006 conducted by MasterCard. January 12, 2007 - Citibank Introduces New Security Element for Internet banking From January 13, 2007, Citibank has introduced for all users of internet banking the necessity to use authentication Security Key to login into the system. January 3, 2007 - Citibank a.s. has augmented its products and services offering designed for selected professions - newly available from Citibank are attractively-termed loans for teachers Citibank a.s. continues to offer attractive loans to selected professions. Following the loan for physicians, public notaries and lawyers, this time the bank has focused on teachers. Through the launch of its loan for teachers, enhanced by Citibank has been its current specter of products and services designed for selected professions. 2006 December 20, 2006 - Jiří Báča Has Been Appointed New Member of Citibank's Board of Directors Jiří Báča (33) has become a new member of Citibank's four-member Board of Directors. Jiří Báča joined Citibank a.s. in 2005 to assume the position of Distribution and Sales Director which function he holds to the present day. November 5, 2006 - Popularity of Hospital Cash Insurance Offered by Citibank to Credit Cards Holders Has Grown Significantly During the last several months since the product was launched in May this year, Citibank has seen significant growth in the number of clients who, in addition to buying other services linked to Citibank credit cards, have also obtained insurance against the risk of hospitalization. November 28, 2006 - Additional Benefits Available to Citibank Gold Credit Cards Holders - Discounts On Purchases Made at Selected Shops From December 1st, 2006, Citibank a.s. launches a unique new programme called "Privilege Guide - a guide for the most demanding ", for Citibank Gold credit card holders, who can take advantage of very attractive discounts, ranging from 5% - 20%, that will be offered to them at selected shops from across the CR. Offers include high fashion brands, exclusive consumer goods and products and services in area such gastronomy, luxury accommodation, entertainment or lifestyle. DISCLAIMER Strongly denied by Citibank is an article published in today's print media with respect to Citibank clients having allegedly been attacked by fraudulent e-mail messages. Citibank is not being attacked by fraudulent e-mails so this information is strongly denied by Citibank, which is seeking to have a correction published by the newspaper. November 22, 2006 - Christmas Present from Citibank - Term Deposit that Bears Interest of Up To 5.5% p.a. Citibank is enriching the Czech financial market's pre-Christmas offers. From today until the Christmas Holidays, preferential terms are available from Citibank for appreciation of one's funds in a linked term deposit within the Bank's unique product - CitiBest. November 6, 2006 - Citibank Offers to Physicians Most Easily Obtainable Loan From November 6, 2006, a unique loan offer for physicians is available from Citibank a.s. This loan can be used by physicians for whatever purpose they wish - from financing their newly set up medical practice offices to using it for covering their private financial needs. Due to genuine advantageousness of this new offering, Citibank has made yet another step towards creating strong business partnership with medical practitioners. Through making available this new loan for physicians, Citibank has further enhanced its current range of products and services for selected professions such as public notaries, lawyers or physicians from selected fields of specialization (neurologists, cardiologists, dental surgeons, gynecologists or ophthalmologists). October 12, 2006 - Citibank, in its Reaction to Rates Increase by CNB, Has Risen Its Rates on Savings Accounts Prague - Citibank is one of the first banks to react positively to the rise in interest rates made by CNB at the end of September with an increase in its rates on savings accounts by 0.65 basis points to 1.9% p.a. from the beginning of October. "This offer is targeted to those clients who wish to have their money available to them at all times and, at the same time, want to get interest rates higher than those offered by classic current accounts or term deposits. Unlike other savings accounts in the market, the Citibank savings account is not subject to any notice period and money can be withdrawn at any time," said Petr Kursa, Deposit Products Manager. October 4, 2006 - Citibank Offers Structured note ALL STARS Linked to Selected Global Stocks Citibank is offering consumers the opportunity to invest in selected global stocks and a chance to earn attractive yield while minimizing the risk of loss of the invested principle with the new ALL STARS structured note, which offers 100% capital protection at maturity, maximum three-year tenor and the opportunity of early redemption (autocall option) at the end of year one and two after the product's issue date. The minimum investment is CZK 30,000 and subscriptions can be made until October 23, 2006. September 25, 2006 - Citibank Will Introduce New Security Element for Internet banking Beginning by November 2006, Citibank will further enhance the security of Citibank Online banking for clients with a new Security Key device. September 13, 2006 - Citibank Offers Credit Cards Fraud Insurance From early September, Citibank has enhanced its credit card insurance policy to include Fraud Insurance. It is an insurance policy that protects the holders of Citibank credit cards against consequences of unauthorized transactions upon the card's loss or theft, inclusive of the indemnification for personal ID documents and keys stolen or lost together with the card. September 5, 2006 - Citibank: First Winner to Fly to New York City It certainly must have been a shopping trip beyond all expectations when Mrs. Zuzana paid in May for her purchases made at one shopping mall by her Citibank credit card. By mere dint of doing so, she will now be flown to visit New York City! June 30, 2006 - New Citibank/Czech Airlines Credit Card Offers Unique Benefits Citibank a.s. and Czech Airlines will offer their joint credit card from the beginning of July. The new product will combine all the advantages of Citibank credit cards, including a high level of security, with membership of the OK Plus frequent flyer programme as every card holder will automatically become a member of this programme. Whenever cardholders use their card for everyday purchases, fly with Czech Airlines or other SkyTeam alliance carriers, or use the services of other non-airline partners of OK Plus, they will collect miles. Miles can then obtain bonus air tickets for destinations throughout the world and many other above-standard benefits that make travelling more pleasant anywhere in the world. June 29, 2006 - Citibank Opens Its Second Branch in Brno Citibank a.s. this week opened a specialized centre in Brno aimed at serving serve small and mid-sized companies (SME) and corporations. The new centre, located at the Spielberk Business Centre on Holandska Street No. 3, thus becomes Citibank's second representation office situated in the South Moravian region's metropolis. June 28, 2006 - Citibank offers the opportunity to invest in Central European shares and protect capital Citibank a.s. is offering investors access to the stock markets of Central Europe through its new "Region Structured Bond, which combines 100% capital protection at maturity to protect invested funds against a bear market while at the same time offering the chance to participate in the anticipated growth in value of these stock markets. June 12, 2006 - Numerous Small and Mid-sized Companies Would Take a Loan to Pay Income Tax In connection with the upcoming deadline by which income tax returns must be lodged, Citibank, in conjunction with GfK Praha, has carried out a survey among small and mid-sized firms focused on the payment of taxes. Results clearly demonstrate that approximately one third of SMEs - those companies that employ 20 and more employees - usually pay the tax in June while almost two thirds of small and mid-sized firms pay tax as early as March. As an overwhelming majority of SME firms finance payment of tax from working capital, a number of companies or trades people would consider the option to take a loan to cover tax payment. May 15, 2006 - Citibank Credit Cards Offer Insurance Cover for their Holder's Hospitalization Citibank a.s. has this week enhanced its services linked to credit cards with a brand new insurance policy that covers the risk of the cardholder's hospitalization. The insurance policy is optional and helps cardholders to maintain their current living standards in the event of injury or sickness. The insured sum may reach up to CZK 2,000 for each day of hospitalization and the claim money out paid under the insurance policy may be used for any purpose. April 14, 2006 - Citibank Offers Convenient Loan Application Service New Service Allows Customers the Luxury of Applying from the Comfort of Home Prague - Consumers now have the option to apply for a loan from the comfort of their own home, without the need to make a personal visit to the branch, thanks to a new loan application process introduced into the Czech market by Citibank. April 12, 2006 - Citibank Offers Time Deposit with up to 5% Interest Rate! Citibank a.s offers, under the brand CitiBest, a unique combination of investment in share funds with a time deposit in the Czech market on April. April 7, 2006 - Citibank Will Accede to the Code of Conduct on Relations Between Banks and Clients Prague - The Board of Directors of Citibank a.s. has approved the accession of Citibank a.s. to the Code of Conduct on Relations Between Banks and Clients. Thus, Citibank has become one of other financial institutions that will guarantee to their clients its adherence to any and all provisions contained therein. April 4, 2006 - Javed Kureishi Has Been Elected Chairman of the Board of Directors of Citibank a.s. Prague - The Board of Directors of Citibank a.s. elected yesterday (that is, on April 3) as its Chairman Mr. Javed Kureishi, who, since July of 2005, has been holding a post of Citibank a.s.' Managing Director and, at the same time, Business Head of Citibank Corporate and Investment Banking Division in the Czech Republic. March 6, 2006 - Citibank Has Begun to Offer Life Insurance from AEGON; AEGON Pojišťovna Offers Citibank Credit Cards Citibank a.s. and AEGON Pojišťovna a.s. have teamed up to co-operate in distribution of credit cards and life insurance products to their customers. From February 1, 2006, Citibank began to offer at its branches a new product - Citibank Plan for Life, prepared in conjunction with AEGON Pojišťovna. Meanwhile, AEGON Pojišťovna is offering Citibank credit cards through its distribution network. This agreement is mainly based on close proximity between both companies' target client groups and is aimed to facilitate clients' easy access a complete range of financial products at a single place. March 3, 2006 - Fraudulent e-mails - Citibank's statement Today, Citibank a.s. has been contacted by a number of clients of Czech banks after they have received fraudulent e-mails asking for disclosure of sensitive personal data for bank accounts or payment cards. February 15, 2006 - Euro payments to become yet more advantaged for businesses from February Clients of Citibank a.s. ranking from mid-sized businesses will significantly save upon making Euro payments. As, beginning by February 1, 2006, for the same advantaged fee, they can transfer amounts that are sizeably higher. February 9, 2006 - St. Valentine's Day Observed By A Third of the Czech Republic's Population St. Valentine's Day is gradually becoming established in the Czech Republic, with some 36% of the nation's population celebrating the day according to research carried for Citibank a.s. by Factum Invenio, s.r.o. research company. February 7, 2006 - Citibank Credit Card Now Offers Easier Repayment and Enhanced Insurance Cover Citibank credit card holders no longer need to watch their repayment dates thanks to a new direct debit service offered by Citibank to set up and automatically make the monthly card repayments on their behalf. At the same time, the bank is enhancing its credit card insurance cover at no extra cost to cardholders. 2005 December 16, 2005 - Citibank Offers New Product for Notaries, Lawyers and Physicians Beginning by this week, a new services offering has been prepared by Citibank a.s. for clients from the professions. It includes advantageous terms for account maintenance and banking transactions for professions such as, for example, notaries, lawyers or physicians from selected fields of specialization (neurologists, cardiologists, dentists, gynecologists or ophthalmologists). A part of the offering is the maintenance of business and personal accounts through the same personal banker, which will make communication with the bank significantly easier for the client and will make management of his or her financial needs more efficient. Every applicant interested in the product will, in addition, automatically become a client of CitiGold Wealth Management, which is a service designed by Citibank for its top-class private clientele. December 8, 2005 - Citibank Offers Mortgages Without Proof of Income Mortgage loans without proof of income are now available from Citibank. This new service is offered as a variation of a standard mortgage loan that can be used for the purchase, building or renovation of a family or an apartment house and/or a flat. November 23, 2005 - Citibank: Overdraft is Available to Companies Immediately Upon Account Opening Applying for an overdraft from Citibank for small and medium-size companies has now been made even more simple than before. Today, clients may apply for a Welcome Overdraft credit line linked to their account immediately after their account has been opened with Citibank. Necessary documentation consists only of the latest tax return and statement of accounts kept with any bank for the last six months. October 12, 2005 - Citigroup and its Employees Donate Up to US$3 Million to Earthquake Relief and Rebuilding in South Asia New York - Citigroup today announced that the company and its employees will donate up to US$3 million to assist the humanitarian aid effort following the earthquake disaster affecting South Asia. In addition to a US$1 million immediate commitment, the Citigroup Foundation will match any eligible donation made by a Citigroup employee dollar for dollar to support relief efforts up to US$1 million for a potential total of US$3 million. The foundation will work with a number of relief organizations, including the Red Crescent and the Red Cross societies, in order to ensure that this aid goes where it is needed most in providing immediate relief and support with rebuilding. September 14, 2005 - Citibank and Jedlicka Institute (Jedličkův ústav) in Liberec undertake long-term co-operation Prague/Liberec. Today, Citibank begins its long-term co-operation project to offer financial, volunteer, and other support to the Jedlickuv ustav in Liberec. September 14, 2005 - Citibank Offers Mortgages in Conjunction with Hypotecni banka Prague, September 14 - From the beginning of this week, Citibank has further enhanced its products offering by the inclusion of mortgage loans that are available in cooperation with Hypotecni banka a.s. This new product is called Citibank Mortgage Loan; it is designed only for clients-individuals and it may either have the form of a classic (real estate) mortgage or that of a so called an American (purpose-specified) mortgage. August 25, 2005 - Citibank Makes Bonds Available to Retail Investors Citibank a.s. is to offer individuals a new investment opportunity via purchase of selected bonds denominated in EUR or USD. Due to the large minimum investment required upon primary subscriptions or purchases on the market, bonds are primarily available to institutional investors only. August 16, 2005 - Citibank a.s. Named Winner in Global Finance Magazine's 2005 Award for "Best Consumer and Corporate and Institutional Internet Bank in the Czech Republic for 2005" Prague - Citibank a.s. today announced that it has won Global Finance magazine's 2005 Award for "Best Consumer and Corporate and Institutional Internet Bank in Czech Republic for 2005"* Citigroup has won this prestigious award besides of Czech republic in 39 countries around the world including China, Egypt, Finland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Hungary, Mexico/Banamex, Netherlands, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland. August 9, 2005 - Javed Kureishi Appointed Citigroup's Country Officer for Czech Republic Prague - Citigroup is pleased to announce the appointment of Javed Kureishi as Head of Citigroup's Corporate and Investment Bank and Citigroup Country Officer (CCO) for the Czech Republic June 30, 2005 - Citibank Personal Loan Available Without Account Maintenance Fee Prague - Another cost-saving campaign has been prepared by Citibank a.s. for customers applying for Citibank products. Clients who take out a Citibank Personal Loan before August 31, 2005, will not have to pay the credit account maintenance fee. In addition, the loan application process has been simplified. From now on, each application will only have to be supported by two documents: a statement of income and personal ID card. June 20, 2005 - Citigroup becomes global signature sponsor of Junior Achievement's Banks in Action program Citigroup foundation supports program's global expansion and redesign with more then $2.7 million grant to JA worldwide May 31, 2005 - Citibank Heads for Liberec Region Syner Palace will host new Citibank branch with its first specialised SME Center May 4, 2005 - Fee-free Credit Card Free for Life Citibank a.s. is offering clients the opportunity to obtain a credit card free of charge for life if s/he makes purchases of at least Kc36,000 a year. This limit applies to the total spent on the core and supplementary cards. If the cardholder fails to meet the said condition, s/he will be charged an annual fee of Kc500 only instead of current Kc1,000. May 4, 2005 - Citibank Will Open New Branch in Liberec with dedicated SME Center On June 1, Citibank a.s. will open a new branch in Liberec, which will house the bank's first dedicated center for SME clients. The new center offers SME customers dedicated business advisers, products and services in a bespoke area of the branch, helping them do their banking more conveniently, to help them spend more time with their own customers. Clients will find the branch right in downtown Liberec, at the well-known and accessible Syner Palace. April 20, 2005 - Citibank Has Cancelled Early Loan Repayment Fee Beginning by April 1, Citibank has cancelled the early repayment fee on its Personal Installment Loan. Canceling the fee is in line with Citibank's strategy to continuously increase the quality of products and services for customers. April 13, 2005 - Citigroup to Provide Banking Services to Pivovary Staropramen Brewery Citibank a.s., a member of Citigroup, has been appointed the exclusive provider of banking services to Pivovary Staropramen a.s. Citigroup won a tender in which a total of 13 financial institutions competed for the role. April 11, 2005 - Citibank: Minimum Account Balance Required for Fee-Free Account Maintenance Cut By Half Beginning by Monday, April 4, Citibank has cut the amount of minimum account balance required for fee-free maintenance of) and other services associated with CitiOne personal account. As yet, the said fee-free account maintenance was only available to clients who had deposits with Citibank of at least CZK 200,000, regardless of the deposit's form and currency. As of now, the maintenance of CitiOne account is free of charge with aggregate balances starting at as low as CZK 100,000. March 3, 2005 - New Head of Citibank's Consumer banking Effective from March 1st Bert Pijls was appointed as the head of Czech Consumer Banking Division (Citibank a.s. - Global Consumer Bank). In this role, Bert will manage all Consumer Banking activities in the Czech Republic including Retail, Cards, CitiBusiness, Wealth Management and Personal Loans. January 20, 2005 - Citigroup and its Employees Contribute $7.4 Million to Tsunami Relief New York, New York - Citigroup (NYSE: C) and its employees have contributed $7.4 million to provide relief and reconstruction in the aftermath of the South Asia tsunami disaster, the global financial services company announced today. Citigroup expects the total will grow as the Foundation continues to match employee contributions to tsunami relief efforts. January 12, 2005 - Citibank Credit Cards Now Offer the Option to Obtain Fee-free Cash Funds From January 2005, Citibank is enhancing Citibank Credit Cards by offering clients the ability to transfer cash funds from their credit card to any bank account they choose. The money will be sent straightaway to the client's chosen bank account at a preferential rate of interest and without charges. So from now on, it will not only be possible to pay through your credit card at shops but, also, to obtain cash funds to make purchases at a lower rate than making a cash withdrawal from an ATM using a credit card. January 3, 2005 - Preferential Offer Aimed at New Applicants for Citibank Credit Card Citibank Credit Card could be obtained free of charge until the end of March 2004 December 31, 2004 - Citigroup Contributes USD$3 Million to South Asia Tsunami Tragedy Relief Effort The Citigroup Foundation announced that it will provide USD$3 million in support of disaster relief efforts following the earthquake that devastated coastal areas around South Asia on December 26th, triggering a series of tsunami waves causing massive loss of life, damage, and flooding throughout the region. November 22, 2004 - With Citibank Personal Installment Loan Client May Receive Swatch Brand Watch Nice gift - a Swatch brand watch - may be received by anyone who applies for Citibank Personal Installment Loan. All it takes is filing loan application through www.citibank.cz during the campaign. November 4, 2004 - CitiBusiness: Kc 15,000 Can be Saved By Timely Account Opening Small and mid-sized companies opening their CitiBusiness account with Citibank before January 31, 2005 can save up to Kc15,000. Citibank will waive fees charged for selected package of services up to this amount. November 4, 2004 - Citibank reinforces commitment in Credit Cards and Wealth Management Citibank a.s. has reinforced its commitment to retail banking in the Czech Republic by outlining its strategy for consumer banking, loans, SMEs and plans to increase its market share in the Czech Wealth Management and credit cards markets. . . October 27, 2004 - Citibank Credit Cards to Offer Yet Longer Interest-Free Period Attractive offering for credit card application is extended to the year's end September 2, 2004 - Citibank Extends its Preferential Offer Aimed at New Applicants for Credit Card till the End of October Citibank a.s., a member of financial services group Citigroup, has extended its project "Credit card for free" by virtue of high interest until the end of October. July 23, 2004 - Citibank Makes Special Offer to Physicians Citibank a.s., a member of financial services group Citigroup, has extended its project "Credit card for free" by virtue of high interest until the end of October. June 30, 2004 - Citibank Extends its Preferential Offer Aimed at New Applicants for Credit Card till the End of July If, within the first three months, the card holder spends through his/her card at least CZK 3,000, maintenance of the card is fee-free for a year June 21, 2004 - Citibank Personal Loan From As Low As 7.7 % p.a.! Valid as of today, i.e. June 21, Citibank cuts its minimum interest rate on consumer loan by 1.2 percentage point. Citibank Personal Loan can thus be taken from as low as 7.7% p.a. (APRE 9.04%), which currently stands for the lowest rate available on the market. June 1, 2004 - Citibank Has Started Utilization of Banking Register of Client Information Citibank has recently started to fully utilize the operation of the Banking Register of Clients Information. May 28, 2004 - CitiOne - New Citibank Personal Account Citibank a.s. has just brought up to the market its new CitiOne Personal Account. It is an attractive combination of the current account with the savings account, as there is no period of notice tied to the savings account (that, in addition, is bearing preferential interest) and, the saved up money is thus unceasingly available to the client, who, if need be, may withdraw the money without sanctions at any time. May 27, 2004 - CITIBANK - BEST IMAGE BANK April 19, 2004 - Citibank Offers Credit Cards Free of Charge Attractive Offer to Credit Card Applicants Is Valid Through End-June 2004 April 7, 2004 - Citibank Introduces New Type of Time Deposit Citibank a.s. is the first ever bank in the Czech republic to launch a new type of savings account, called the CITIBANK MARKET LINKED DEPOSIT, which will give consumers a higher rate of interest on their money than ordinary deposit accounts. April 7, 2004 - Citigroup Announces $200 Million Global Commitment to Financial Education Creates New Office of Financial Education In the Czech republic was announced grant to non-governmental organization Junior Achievement, ČR in the amount of $25,000 February 24, 2004 - Citibank Cuts Price Tag on Credit Cards and Offers Travel Insurance Citibank a.s., a member of Citigroup, has prepared for the first quarter-year of 2004 yet more attractive offering for clients who wish to apply for credit cards. The annual card maintenance fee has been reduced by 25%, and, each client may receive refund of another 25 percent if, during the initial 3-month period of the use of Citibank Credit Card s/he makes card-made purchases worth of at least Kc3,000. Until March 31, 2004, Citibank Credits Cards may thus be obtained practically for a half of its regular price. 2003 December 14, 2003 - Citibank Sold Hundreds of Credit Cards over the Internet Prague, In the pre-Christmas period, Citibank a.s. offered its customers to apply for credit cards and Citibank personal loans over the Internet. Following the launch of the new Internet banking program - Citibank Online, this is another innovation connected with use of the Internet. The new service enables to apply for these products directly, using one's PC. After the applicant fills in the basic data, his or her application will be pre-approved. A personal banker contacts the applicant within a short time then to complete the approving process together with him or her. The applicant for the card or the loan need not visit the bank branch at all, nor does he or she have to open an account with Citibank. As far as the loan is concerned, most customers receive the money within five days of delivering the required documentation, while the waiting period for the credit card is approximately one week. Furthermore, customer may newly manage his or her credit card also through the Internet. Citibank is the only bank to offer the possibility of changing one's credit card PIN over the Internet. September 1, 2003 - Citibank Donates Computers to Elementary School Devastated by Summer Floods Planá nad Lužnicí Elementary School, one of the schools heavily damaged by last year's summer flood, will start the 2003/2004 school year with 22 new computers which have been donated by Citibank a.s, a member of Citigroup. August 22, 2003 - Citibank a.s. Generates Second Quarter Net Income of CZK 428 Million According to The Czech Local Accounting Standards Citibank Prague, a member of Citigroup, said today that its second-quarter net income amounted to CZK 428 million, which represents a decrease of 4 % over the same period last year. August 18, 2003 - Citibank Supports Liberal Institute's Summer School for Future Managers "Financial economics for future managers and their teachers" is this year's theme of sixth annual summer school seminar to be held by the Liberal Institute on August 23-29, 2003 at the Loucen Mansion near Nymburk. August 7, 2003 - Citibank a.s. Extends Mutual Fund Offer With ING Funds Citibank a.s., a member of Citigroup, today announced that the bank has extended its mutual fund range by offering 20 ING funds. Investors can put their money into funds which invest in world markets or funds which invest in Czech koruna. The bank now offers investors a range of more than 160 funds to choose from. June 17, 2003 - CitiGold Wealth Management Program Launched in Czech Republic As part of the CitiGold affluent banking service offered by Citibank a.s., a member of Citigroup, the bank today launches its CitiGold Wealth Management Program which offers clients the full range of financial products and services to meet their financial needs. June 10, 2003 - Citibank a.s. Generates 1Q Net Income of CZK 365 Million According The Czech Local Accounting Standards Citibank Prague, a member of Citigroup, today announced first quarter net income of CZK 365 million, which represents a 45 per cent growth on the first quarter of 2002. June 6, 2003 - Citibank Opens Up New Artistic Exhibition Space for the Public An exhibition of paintings by the Czech artist Boris Jirků has been opened at Citibank's Rytířská Street 24 Branch in Prague. Titled the Taste Of Colors, displayed at the exhibition are 16 of the artist's paintings coming from recent years that were never shown publicly before. The exhibition closes on July 30, 2003. April 11, 2003 - Citibank a.s. Extends Product Range Through Distribution of 60 Credit Suisse Asset Management Funds Citibank a.s., a member of Citigroup, today announced an extension to its product range after reaching an agreement with Credit Suisse Asset Management (CSAM) to distribute 60 bond, equity and balanced funds. The bank now offers investors a range of more than 135 funds to choose from. April 7, 2003 - Citibank Offers Special Interest Rates for Time Deposits in April To celebrate its second anniversary of retail banking in the Czech Republic, Citibank is offering special rates on time deposits. Current and new customers, who put new funds into their Citibank accounts in April, can enjoy rates ranging from 2 % p.a. to 2.2 % p.a March 25, 2003 - First VISA Business Electron hits the market New Visa card specifically tailored for small and medium businesses March 18, 2003 - Citibank a.s. Czech Republic Reports Strong Financial Results Citibank a.s., a member of Citigroup, today announced preliminary financial results for 2002 which were 45 per cent above the previous year. Total assets of the bank in Czech grew 11 per cent. Net income was CZK 737.9 million compared to CZK 1,117.4 million in 2001 but the 2001 figure included a one-off amount received after converting the bank's share capital from USD to CZK currency. The profit of CZK 1,058,680 per employee ranks Citibank among the leading financial institutions in the local banking market and one of the best performing banks. March 6, 2003 - Citigroup Names Michael Klein Head of GCIB in EMEA; Jean-Paul Votron Named Head of EMEA Consumer; New Management Structure Created for Businesses In Europe, Middle East and Africa NEW YORK, March 6, 2003 - Citigroup (NYSE: C) today announced that it has created a new business region consisting of Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA), and accordingly has appointed Chief Executive Officers to run its Corporate and Consumer businesses in the region. February 26, 2003 - MONEY FOR LIVING or in other words "Will l stand on my head or on my own two feet?" "On one's own two feet" is the name of a new educational project designed for children in children's homes, which came about out of the co-operation between Citibank a.s. and the Centre for Family Foster Care. The project will be implemented at five selected children's homes in the form of a year-long game divided into stages, which simulates everyday situations in life, which children from children's homes do not have the opportunity to become familiar with. February 5, 2003 - Personal Loans have been arousing great interest in the Czech Republic The requests for loans exceeding CZK 200,000, so called "Big Loans", have doubled in the last quarter of 2002 in Citibank a.s. in the Czech Republic. This information was released today by the Retail Division (Personal banking) Citibank a.s. in the Czech Republic with regard to the evaluation of its product Citibank Personal Loan. January 14, 2003 - Citibank - "Top rated!" Citibank a.s. was the only bank in the Czech Republic to have received an award of the prestigious Global Custodian magazine in the agent survey of emerging markets for the year 2002. 2002 December 11, 2002 - Citibank a.s. is the General Partner of the National Gallery in Prague Prague, December 11 - It is the first time ever that the National Gallery in Prague has a general partner for the year 2003. Citibank a.s. has decided to link its name with this prestigious gallery. This is part of the National Gallery's efforts not to be fully dependent on the government subsidies, but to seek funds to cover its operating costs in the private sector as well. The method of multiple financing sources has been used by leading galleries abroad, whereby different partners and sponsors assist the gallery on different levels, together with donations of individuals. November 30, 2002 - Citibank Today introduced New Customer Branch in the center of Ostrava From the end of October the metropolis of Northern Moravia is to have a new Citibank branch that will replace the former one located on the outskirts of the city. This new modern facility will allow us to cater even more effectively to the needs of our clients in the region. November 15, 2002 - Net income of Citibank a.s. CZK 659 million 124 per cent increase on previous year November 14, 2002 - Piano Concert for Young Musicians Affected by the Floods Proceeds of the Concert to Be Contributed to Buying New Pianos for Students of Music Schools The net income of the Bank for the 3 months ending March 31, 2002 was CZK 251 million. Compared to the first 3 months in 2001 the net income has increased by 83%. August 28, 2002 - Citibank Hosts 'Economy for Future Managers and Teachers' Workshop at the Zahradky Chateau On Tuesday, October 15, 7:00 p.m. in the Lichtenstein Palace on the Malostranske Square in Prague a fund-raising piano concert in support of flooded music schools will be held. The concert is organised by the American Chamber of Commerce in Czech Republic and Citibank a.s. that will cover all the costs accrued in relation to the concert's organisation. New musical instruments will be bought for the proceeds from tickets. August 21, 2002 - Citigroup supports the Czech Red Cross and very soon also some of the major "Reconstruction" projects In response to the devastating floods the international financial institution Citigroup and its subsidiary in Czech Republic Citibank, a.s. have decided to coordinate and provide assistance to the flood victims. In this regard the bank is going to take the following actions June 27, 2002 - Howard Gaunt into the Citibank management Citibank in the Czech republic changes head of the small and medium business division A change occurs in Citibank top management. Since July, the leader of the division of banking for small and medium sized companies will be an American Howard Gaunt. As a director of CitiBusiness program he'll replace his forerunner Sergiusz Najar who is heading to Poland. May 16, 2002 - Net income of Citibank a.s. as of March 31, 2002 251 mil. CZK The net income of the Bank for the 3 months ending March 31, 2002 was CZK 251 million. Compared to the first 3 months in 2001 the net income has increased by 83%. May 14, 2002 - Citibank a.s. Czech Republic Reports a 31% profit increase in its 10th Year of Operation Citibank a.s. generated net profit of CZK 1.117 billion in 2001, according to audited results, during the bank's 10th anniversary in the Czech Republic. The results were achieved because of the highly efficient performance in the corporate and consumer banking divisions. The financial results were also influenced by conversion of share capital from USD to CZK currency. January 21, 2002 - Citigroup fourth quarter core income of $3.86 billion, up 16% Fourth quarter revenues of $22.0 billion, up 12% Results include $698 million pre-tax impact from Enron and Argentina New York, NY, January 17, 2002 - Citigroup Inc. (NYSE:C) today reported core income for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2001, of $3.86 billion, increasing 16% over the fourth quarter of 2000. Core income per share, diluted, increased 14%, to $0.74. Results include $228 million pre-tax impact relating to Enron, and $470 million pre-tax impact due to the turmoil in Argentina. For the full year, Citigroup's core income increased 3% over the prior year, while core income per share, diluted, was $2.81. Net income for the fourth quarter was $3.88 billion, and for the full year, was $14.13 billion. Monthly publication Global Economic Outlook and Strategy for download in PDF format. Monthly publication Emerging Markets Macro and Strategy Outlook for download in PDF format. FactSheet - general information for the media about Citibank Europe plc, organizační složka. You will need Adobe Acrobat in order to read the files. Adobe Acrobat can be downloaded from the Adobe home page. Eva Chaloupková SR Public Affairs Officer CZ & SK Citibank Europe plc Bucharova 2641/14 158 02 Prague 5 Phone: +420 233 061 661 E-mail: eva.chaloupkova@citi.com Should you have any questions, contact our Public Affairs department or the PR agency : Contact for press : Eva Chaloupková, Public Affairs Officer for Czech Republic and Slovakia Tel: +420 233 061 661 NOTE: This contact information is for the press only. We will be happy to answer your general questions through our information line at + 420 844 888 844. 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