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{{Infobox_Company
|company_name = Privredna banka Zagreb d.d.
| name = Privredna banka Zagreb d.d.
|company_logo = [[File:PBZ logo.gif]]
| logo = PBZ logo.gif
|company_type = [[Public company|Public]] ([[Zagreb Stock Exchange|ZSE]]: PBZ-R-A)
| type = [[Public company|Public]]
| traded_as = {{Zagreb Stock Exchange|PBZ-R-A}}
|foundation = 1966 (founded as state-owned; fully privatised in 1999)
| foundation = 1966 (founded as state-owned; fully privatised in 1999)
|location = [[Zagreb]], [[Croatia]]
| location = [[Zagreb]], [[Croatia]]
|key_people = Božo Prka <small>([[Chief executive officer|CEO]])</small><br>[[Marko Škreb]] <small>([[Chief economist|Chief Economist]])</small>
| key_people = Dinko Lucić <small>([[Chief executive officer|CEO]])</small><br> Hrvoje Dajak, Vedrana Jelušić Kašić, Andrea Pavlović, Draženko Kopljar, Antonio Bergalio
|num_employees = 3,000
| num_employees = 3381 <small>(2022.)</small>
|parent = [[Intesa Sanpaolo]]
|industry = [[Banking]]
| parent = [[Intesa Sanpaolo]]
| industry = [[Banking]]
|net_income = [[Croatian kuna|HRK]] 1.1 billion (2008) {{increase}} 18% from 2007<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.poslovni.hr/110123.aspx |publisher=Poslovni dnevnik |title=PBZ grupi dobit prije oporezivanja lani porasla 8 posto, na 1,6 milijardi kuna|date=2009-03-05|accessdate=2009-03-24 |language=Croatian }}</ref>
| net_income = {{Increase}} 3,754 billion kunas <small>(2022.)</small>
|assets = [[Croatian kuna|HRK]] 71 billion (2008) {{increase}} from HRK 67.5 billion in 2007
| assets = {{Increase}} 1,426 million kunas <small>(2022.)</small>
|products = [[Financial services]]
| products = [[Financial services]]
|homepage = [http://www.pbz.hr www.pbz.hr]
| homepage = {{url|http://www.pbz.hr}}
}}
}}


Privredna banka Zagreb (PBZ) is a Croatian [[bank]] that provides services to individuals and legal entities, performs card business, investment banking, private banking, rental, real estate management, brokerage and consulting services, and real estate business. It operates throughout the territory of the Republic of Croatia, Slovenia and Bosnia and Herzegovina and employs over 4,000 employees. The total assets of the bank in 2022 amounted to 157.33 billion kunas.
'''Privredna banka Zagreb''' or '''PBZ''' is the second largest bank in [[Croatia]] (after [[Zagrebačka banka]]), owned by [[Intesa Sanpaolo]] group of Italy. It is listed on the [[Zagreb Stock Exchange]] and is one of 24 companies included in the [[CROBEX]] [[share index]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.zse.hr/default.aspx?id=179 |publisher=[[Zagreb Stock Exchange]] |title=Indeksi|date=2009-03-20|accessdate=2009-03-24 |language=Croatian }}</ref>


==Services==
Privredna banka Zagreb (PBZ) was established in 1966<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.pbz.hr/default.asp?ru=1&sid=&akcija=&jezik=1 |publisher=PBZ |title=O nama|date=|accessdate=2009-03-24 |language=Croatian }}</ref> on the basis and the banking tradition of The First Croatian Savings Bank, itself established in 1846 in Zagreb by the members of the Farming Association of Croatia and Slavonia.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.topimagesystems.co.uk/Page.asp?Par=7.50&id=492 |publisher=Top Image Systems |title=Privredna Banka Zagreb (PBZ) Chooses Top Image Systems to Provide a Document Automation Solution|date=|accessdate=2009-03-24 }}</ref> It began its transformation into a publicly traded company in the 1990s, and it was privatised in December 1999 when [[Banca Commerciale Italiana]] (BCI) acquired a 66.3 percent stake in it, with the [[Government of Croatia]] reducing its stake to 25 percent. In 2000 BCI was merged into [[Banca Intesa]] and in January 2007 Banca Intesa merged again with [[Sanpaolo IMI]] to form the [[Intesa Sanpaolo]] group, which currently includes PBZ


* Daily finances
Many notable Croatian economists worked at PBZ, including the current Governor of the [[Croatian National Bank]] (HNB) [[Željko Rohatinski]] (worked as bank's [[Chief economist|Chief Economist]] 1998–2000) and the former HNB Governor [[Marko Škreb]] (appointed PBZ Chief Economist in September 2007). Božo Prka, the bank's [[Chief executive officer|CEO]] since 1998, served as Finance Minister 1995–1997 under Prime Minister [[Zlatko Mateša]].
* Digital banking
* Lending
* Investments
* Insurance
* Cards
* Real estate transactions
* Brokerage business
* Consultation


==History==
PBZ received numerous awards in recognition of its powerhouse status in Croatia and the region by industry journals such as [[Euromoney (magazine)|Euromoney magazine]], [[Global Finance (magazine)|Global Finance magazine]] and [[The Banker]], and is also a two-time winner of the Croatian Chamber of Commerce "Golden Kuna" Award for Best Bank (2003 and 2004).<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.pbz.hr/default.asp?jezik=&ru=1038&sid= |publisher=PBZ |title=Nagrade|date=|accessdate=2009-03-24 |language=Croatian }}</ref> Since 2006, Privredna banka Zagreb sponsors the annual [[PBZ Zagreb Indoors]] tennis tournament which is part of the [[ATP World Tour 250 series|ATP 250 series]].
*In 1966 Privredna banka Zagreb d.d. (PBZ) was founded and is the legal successor of the Bank of the National Republic of Croatia, founded in 1962.
*In the year 1989 the bank became a joint-stock company.
*After the successful privatization in December 1999, Banca Commerciale Italiana (BCI) bought 66.3% of the shares of Privredna banka Zagreb d.d., and the State Agency for Insurance of Savings Deposits and Rehabilitation of Banks retained a share of 25% plus two shares.
*In 2000, Banca Commerciale Italiana (BCI) became part of Gruppo Intesa.
*In 2000, PBZ started implementing internet banking.
*In the year 2000, Krapinsko – zagorska banka was annexed to Privredna banka Zagreb
*During 2002, a minority share (20.88%) owned by Privredna banka Zagreb d.d. was acquired by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD).
*In the 2004, Privredna banka Zagreb d.d. and Riadria Bank were merged.
*In 2005, Privredna banka Laguna banka was added to the bank.
*In January 2006, card operations of Privredna banka Zagreb d.d. and PBZ American Express were integrated into a new company called PBZ Card d.o.o. which is today the leading card institution in the country.
*With the merger of two large Italian banks in 2007, Banca Intesa and Sanpaolo IMI, Privredna banka Zagreb d.d. becomes a member of the Intesa Sanpaolo Group.
*In 2012, Međimurska banka d.d. was merged with Privredna banka Zagreb d.d.
*In June 2015, by acquiring a stake (20.88%) from the EBRD, Intesa Sanpaolo increases its majority ownership stake in Privredna banka Zagreb d.d. to 97.47%.
*In July 2015, Privredna banka Zagreb d.d. took over the majority share package of Intesa Sanpaolo Banka d.d. Bosnia and Herzegovina, and in 2017 takes over 51% of the share capital of Bank Intesa Sanpaolo d.d. in Slovenia (former Banka Koper d.d.).
*In 2018, Privredna banka Zagreb d.d. took over and merged Veneto banka d.d.
*In 2022, PBZ stambena štedionica was merged with its parent bank Privredna banka Zagreb d.d.


== Prizes and awards ==
==References==
{{reflist}}


* Euromoney Awards for excellence 2021 – award for the best bank in Croatia
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==External links==
* Global Finance Award 2021 – award for the best bank in Croatia
* [http://www.pbz.hr/eng Official website]
* "Golden Kuna" of the Croatian Chamber of Commerce - the most prestigious domestic award
* Certificate Best employer in 2021 in accordance with the criteria of the ISF standard and employee respect - "ISF white standard Employee respect"
* Employer partner certificate awarded by Selectio Solutions d.o.o.
* People's Voice Award 2021 – one of the categories of the Best Employer brand Awards Adria
* Friend of students certificate - awarded by the eSTUDENT student association
* Global Finance Award 2022 – award for the best bank in Croatia
* Woman's Choice Award – award for the best bank in Croatia
* Best employer certificate for 2022 - in accordance with the ISF white© Employee standard
* Employer partner certificate for 2022 - awarded by the company Selectio Solutions d.o.o.
* Best Employer Brand Awards 2022 in the Banking sector category
* The Golden Index in the Scholarships category is awarded by the eSTUDENT association


== PBZ in numbers ==
{{CROBEX companies}}

*1.99 million clients
*1.87 million current accounts
*HRK 199.7 billion of client funds
*715 thousand internet banking users
*232 branches
*1055 ATMs
*151 day-night vaults
*2.84 million issued cards
*3381 employees


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==External links==
* {{Official website|https://www.pbz.hr/en}}
{{Portal|Banks}}
{{Authority control}}


[[Category:Banks established in 1966]]
[[Category:Banks established in 1966]]
[[Category:Banks of Croatia]]
[[Category:Banks based in Zagreb]]
[[Category:Companies listed on the Zagreb Stock Exchange]]
[[Category:Companies listed on the Zagreb Stock Exchange]]
[[Category:Companies of Croatia]]
[[Category:1966 establishments in Croatia]]

Latest revision as of 11:18, 18 September 2023

Privredna banka Zagreb d.d.
Company typePublic
ZSE: PBZ
IndustryBanking
Founded1966 (founded as state-owned; fully privatised in 1999)
HeadquartersZagreb, Croatia
Key people
Dinko Lucić (CEO)
Hrvoje Dajak, Vedrana Jelušić Kašić, Andrea Pavlović, Draženko Kopljar, Antonio Bergalio
ProductsFinancial services
Increase 3,754 billion kunas (2022.)
Total assetsIncrease 1,426 million kunas (2022.)
Number of employees
3381 (2022.)
ParentIntesa Sanpaolo
Websitewww.pbz.hr

Privredna banka Zagreb (PBZ) is a Croatian bank that provides services to individuals and legal entities, performs card business, investment banking, private banking, rental, real estate management, brokerage and consulting services, and real estate business. It operates throughout the territory of the Republic of Croatia, Slovenia and Bosnia and Herzegovina and employs over 4,000 employees. The total assets of the bank in 2022 amounted to 157.33 billion kunas.

Services[edit]

  • Daily finances
  • Digital banking
  • Lending
  • Investments
  • Insurance
  • Cards
  • Real estate transactions
  • Brokerage business
  • Consultation

History[edit]

  • In 1966 Privredna banka Zagreb d.d. (PBZ) was founded and is the legal successor of the Bank of the National Republic of Croatia, founded in 1962.
  • In the year 1989 the bank became a joint-stock company.
  • After the successful privatization in December 1999, Banca Commerciale Italiana (BCI) bought 66.3% of the shares of Privredna banka Zagreb d.d., and the State Agency for Insurance of Savings Deposits and Rehabilitation of Banks retained a share of 25% plus two shares.
  • In 2000, Banca Commerciale Italiana (BCI) became part of Gruppo Intesa.
  • In 2000, PBZ started implementing internet banking.
  • In the year 2000, Krapinsko – zagorska banka was annexed to Privredna banka Zagreb
  • During 2002, a minority share (20.88%) owned by Privredna banka Zagreb d.d. was acquired by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD).
  • In the 2004, Privredna banka Zagreb d.d. and Riadria Bank were merged.
  • In 2005, Privredna banka Laguna banka was added to the bank.
  • In January 2006, card operations of Privredna banka Zagreb d.d. and PBZ American Express were integrated into a new company called PBZ Card d.o.o. which is today the leading card institution in the country.
  • With the merger of two large Italian banks in 2007, Banca Intesa and Sanpaolo IMI, Privredna banka Zagreb d.d. becomes a member of the Intesa Sanpaolo Group.
  • In 2012, Međimurska banka d.d. was merged with Privredna banka Zagreb d.d.
  • In June 2015, by acquiring a stake (20.88%) from the EBRD, Intesa Sanpaolo increases its majority ownership stake in Privredna banka Zagreb d.d. to 97.47%.
  • In July 2015, Privredna banka Zagreb d.d. took over the majority share package of Intesa Sanpaolo Banka d.d. Bosnia and Herzegovina, and in 2017 takes over 51% of the share capital of Bank Intesa Sanpaolo d.d. in Slovenia (former Banka Koper d.d.).
  • In 2018, Privredna banka Zagreb d.d. took over and merged Veneto banka d.d.
  • In 2022, PBZ stambena štedionica was merged with its parent bank Privredna banka Zagreb d.d.

Prizes and awards[edit]

  • Euromoney Awards for excellence 2021 – award for the best bank in Croatia
  • Global Finance Award 2021 – award for the best bank in Croatia
  • "Golden Kuna" of the Croatian Chamber of Commerce - the most prestigious domestic award
  • Certificate Best employer in 2021 in accordance with the criteria of the ISF standard and employee respect - "ISF white standard Employee respect"
  • Employer partner certificate awarded by Selectio Solutions d.o.o.
  • People's Voice Award 2021 – one of the categories of the Best Employer brand Awards Adria
  • Friend of students certificate - awarded by the eSTUDENT student association
  • Global Finance Award 2022 – award for the best bank in Croatia
  • Woman's Choice Award – award for the best bank in Croatia
  • Best employer certificate for 2022 - in accordance with the ISF white© Employee standard
  • Employer partner certificate for 2022 - awarded by the company Selectio Solutions d.o.o.
  • Best Employer Brand Awards 2022 in the Banking sector category
  • The Golden Index in the Scholarships category is awarded by the eSTUDENT association

PBZ in numbers[edit]

  • 1.99 million clients
  • 1.87 million current accounts
  • HRK 199.7 billion of client funds
  • 715 thousand internet banking users
  • 232 branches
  • 1055 ATMs
  • 151 day-night vaults
  • 2.84 million issued cards
  • 3381 employees


External links[edit]

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