June 23rd, 2010 - First investment bank has won the award “Bank of the client” in the yearly competition “Yearly banking awards” organized by “Pari” newspaper. FIBank was recognized by the clients based on a new methodology and jury structure and following a representative on-line research conducted in the country. The criteria for selecting “Bank of the client” includes good and competent service, favorable financial terms, convenient locations of the branches, various and innovative products and services, flexibility with the clients, preferred bank.
The managing director of Fibank Yordan Skorchev accepted the award from Rumen Georgiev, executive director of “Armeets” AD at the official ceremony. Mr. Skorchev thanked for the high evaluation on behalf of the management team and the employees of the bank and emphasized that the clients’ trust is the most motivating incentive for the work of the team.
International activities awarded by Deutsche Bank
First Investment Bank is awarded by Deutsche bank with the prestigious “Straight-Through Processing (STP) Excellence” Award for year 2009. The award is given for exceptional quality and compliance with the global standards for international transfers. First Investment Bank has always aimed to provide its clients with financial products and services of the highest quality and this award certifies it. The award is highly appreciated as it is granted from a partner such as Deutsche bank, which is a worldwide leader in the settlement and clearing in EUR, USD and GBP.
FIBank is amongst the leading Bulgarian banks in the field of international settlements with a market share based on SWIFT data: 5.75% (sent) and 7.39% (received) international transfers as of the end of March 2010 and with a network of over 600 correspondent banks from all over the world.