ASTRA BANK opened 15 new branches during a month

Jan. 03, 2009

In December 2008 ASTRA BANK opened 15 new branches in the six biggest cities of Ukraine.

In 2008 ASTRA BANK actively developed its network in Ukraine in order to achieve its strategic business aims. In December 2008 according to its network development rollout plan ASTRA BANK opened 15 new branches in six cities with the highest economic activity, i.e. Kyiv, Kharkiv, Dnipropetrovsk, Odesa, and Lviv. In total 22 branches were opened in the biggest cities during last year.

All new branches of ASTRA BANK are equipped pursuant to unified standards and in accordance with the requirements of financial group Alpha Bank Group Greece. The peculiar feature of ASTRA BANK branches is the presence of separate service areas for private individuals and SME. As a result Clients can easily find a necessary specialist.  

When choosing the location for new branches, ASTRA BANK pays special attention to the factor of its convenience for Clients. All new branches of the Bank are located in downtown, not far from business centers, trading centers and have convenient parking lots.

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ASTRA BANK is a universal bank with foreign investments. In March 2008 it was acquired by one of the biggest financial groups in Greece and Southeastern Europe Alpha Bank Group Greece, offering a wide range of services of European quality including retail, SME and corporate banking. ASTRA BANK plans to create a developed network consisting of 145 branches in the regions of Ukraine.

Alpha Bank Group Greece is active on financial markets of Greece, Romania, Serbia, Albania, Bulgaria, FYROM, Cyprus and Jersey as well as in the USA and Great Britain. Alpha Bank was founded in 1879. Nowadays bank network counts more than 900 branches. Assets of Alpha Bank are EUR 64000000000. The Bank has got the following long-term credit ratings: Standard & Poor's – BBB+; Moody's – A1; FITCH IBCA– A-.