Who we are

Find out about our story and what we stand for.

Mission

Private banking that creates new opportunities.

In an era of global markets, we search for unseen opportunities and find new paths for our customers. Therefore we are constantly challenging the status quo, and combining our visionary approach with a solid accountability.

Vision

We ensure our customers stay ahead.

We never stop chasing opportunities. Our customers have different goals, and we employ individual approaches to achieve them. We offer innovative and tailor-made solutions proactively. This is enhanced by close personal contact and up-to-date digital service.

Values

Foresight. Drive. Respect

Developments on the global markets and the growth in wealthy customers demand our careful assessment and foresight. New perspectives, intelligent planning and the advantages of digitization allow us to lead the way.

We have the power, the drive and the size to succeed, and use this strength according to the needs of our customers.

In this way we establish lasting relationships that are built on trust and security. The result is mutual respect as well as a greater appreciation of our customer services.

Our history

  • 1819

    The spirit of Erste Group goes back to its foundation in 1819. It is a story about the idea of helping people gain financial independence.

    To this day our major focus lies on supporting people in creating wealth and Erste Private Banking is an import pillar to fulfil this role. Since 2010 Erste Private Banking has adopted a group-wide holistic and common approach and has developed a common strategy.
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  • 1993

    Erste Private Banking in Austria

    • Founded in 1993
    • Assets under Management: 17,5 bn. EUR total client assets from approx. 9.700 clients
    • Focuses on wealthy private and corporate clients and provides private banking services including wealth and portfolio management
    • Awards:
      • Euromoney: Best Private Bank in Austria 2010, 2011 and 2012
      • The Banker: Best Private Bank in Austria 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
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  • 2007

    Erste Private Banking in Czech Republic

    • Founded in 2007
    • Assets under management: 4,7 bn. EUR and more than 4.500 clients
    • Operating in all regions within the Czech Republic - 12 regional centers in Praha, Plzeň, Pardubice, Hradec Králové, Liberec, České Budějovice, Ústí nad Labem, Ostrava, Brno, Zlín and Olomouc
    • Awards:
      • Euromoney: Best Private Bank in Czech Republic 2011, 2021
      • World Finance: Best Private Bank in Czech Republic 2017, 2018, 2019
      • Mastercard Bank of the Year™ Award: Private Bank of the Year 2021
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  • 2008

    Erste Private Banking in Hungary

    • Founded in 2008
    • Assets under management: 1,9 bn. EUR, serving more than 2.300 clients at 10 locations countrywide
    • Awards:
      • Euromoney: Best Private Bank in Hungary 2012
      • Euromoney: Best Private Bank for "Range of investment products” in Hungary 2013
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  • 2010

    Erste Private Banking in Romania

    • Founded in 2010
    • Assets under Management: 1,8 bn. EUR, serving more than 2.800 clients
    • Is part of BCR - the most valuable financial brand in Romania according to customer confidence and number of people using BCR banking services. BCR is Romania's No. 1 bank in terms of asset value, in terms of client base and in terms of savings and crediting.
    • Awards:
      • Euromoney: Best Private Bank in Romania 2011, 2012
      • Euromoney Best Private Bank for "Ultra high net worth individuals (more than $30 million)” in Romania 2013
      • Global Finance: Best Private Bank in Romania 2021, 2022, 2023
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  • 2011

    Erste Private Banking in Croatia

    • Founded in 2011
    • Headquartered in Zagreb, with additional offices in Rijeka and Split
    • Assets under Management: more than 1,1 bn. EUR, serves approx. 1.000 high-net worth clients
    • Awards:
      • Euromoney: Best Private Bank in Croatia 2013
      • The Banker: Best Private Banking in Croatia 2014, 2017, 2019, 2021
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  • 2011

    Erste Private Banking in Slovakia

    • Founded in 2011
    • Assets under management: more than 1bn. EUR, serves more than 1.500 clients
    • Strong regional representation in Bratislava, Trnava, Nitra, Trenčín, Banská Bystrica, Žilina, Košice and Prešov
    • Awards:
      • Euromoney: Best Private Bank in Slovakia 2021
      • The Banker: Best Private Bank in Slovakia 2022
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Owner

Erste Private Banking is part of Erste Group. Founded in 1819 as the first Austrian savings bank, Erste Group went public in 1997 with a strategy to expand its retail business into Central and Eastern Europe (CEE). Since then Erste Group has grown through numerous acquisitions and organic growth to one of the largest financial services providers in the eastern part of EU.

Besides the traditional strength in serving private individuals, Erste Group's core activities include advisory services and support for corporate clients in financing, investment and access to international capital markets, public sector funding and interbank market operations.

Erste Group shareholder structure

Our Management

Erste Group Private Banking

Rainer Hauser 
Head Group Investment Management
Head Group Private Banking & Wealth Management
Rainer Hauser | LinkedIn

„Together with our clients and aligned with their goals and aspirations, we protect and grow their wealth.” 

Erste Bank Oesterreich 

Roland Jacubetz
Head of Erste Private Banking & Wealth Management
Roland Jacubetz | LinkedIn

"We offer you security and stability to protect, preserve and grow your wealth across generations – with trust and sustainable values for a secure future."

 

Česká spořitelna

Tomáš Petr
Head of Erste Private Banking
Tomáš Petr | LinkedIn 

„Every situation in life is a choice. Our mission is to be the first one for the client."

Slovenská sporiteľňa

Peter Augustin  
Entrusted with the management of the department
Peter Augustin | LinkedIn 

Banca Comercială Română

Ava Beznoska
Head of Erste Private Banking
Ava Beznoska | LinkedIn 

„Progress is a right! Own it!"

Erste Bank Hungary

Laszlo Somlai
Head of Erste Private Banking
Laszlo Somlai | LinkedIn 

„Understanding the needs of our clients and to become a reliable companion in their life and throughout generations is our ambition.”

Erste Bank Croatia

Kristina Buconjić
Head of Erste Private Banking
Kristina Buconjić | LinkedIn 

“Don't be afraid to follow your dreams – right doors will open when you least expect it"