Sponsors

Sponsor Profiles

Banca Transilvania

Banca Transilvania is the largest bank in Romania and the main financier of the economy, covering all customer segments and business lines in the financial sector. With a history that started 30 years ago, it has over 23% market share, almost 5 million customers, 11,000 employees, online banking solutions and more than 550 branches in 180 locations. BT wants to make a positive impact in Romania for people, businesses and the environment.

Bank of China

Formally established in February 1912, Bank of China is the bank with the longest continuous operation among Chinese banks. The Bank was listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange and the Shanghai Stock Exchange in 2006, becoming the first Chinese bank to launch an A-Share and H-Share initial public offering and achieve a dual listing in both markets. The Bank was the official banking partner of the Beijing 2008 Summer Olympics and the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics, thus making it the only bank in China to serve two Olympic Games. In 2011, Bank of China became the first financial institution from an emerging economy to be designated as a Global Systemically Important Bank, a designation it has now maintained for 14 consecutive years. With its growing international status, competitiveness and comprehensive strengths, the Bank has marched forward into the ranks of the world’s large banks.

As China’s most globalised and integrated bank, Bank of China has institutions across the Chinese mainland as well as in 64 countries and regions, with BOCHK and the Macau Branch serving as local note-issuing banks in their respective markets. The Bank has a well-established global service network and an integrated financial service system based on the pillars of its corporate banking, personal banking, financial markets and other commercial banking business, which covers investment banking, direct investment, securities, insurance, funds, aircraft leasing, asset management, financial technology, financing leasing and other areas, thus providing its customers with financial solutions featuring global expertise and comprehensive services accessible at any point of contact.

Bank of China (Central and Eastern Europe) Limited Bucharest Branch has held its grand opening in December 2019 in Bucharest, the capital of Romania. It is the first and currently the only Chinese bank established in Romania. With a foucs on corporate customer financial service, Bank of China (Central and Eastern Europe) Limited Bucharest Branch is fully committed to the continuous promotion of economic and trade exchanges between China and Romania, and mainly provides loans, account opening, foreign currency exchange and online payment services in RON, EUR, USD and CNY, for both Chinese enterprises in Romania and Romanian enterprises which conduct business with China, especially the provision of cross-border Renminbi (RMB) business, and facilitates the use of RMB cross-border settlement for the relevant enterprises.

BNP Paribas

BNP Paribas is a leading global financial services provider and the leading bank in Europe. We aim to finance the economy in an ethical manner, to develop and engage our staff responsibly, to be a positive agent for change and to combat climate change. Via our Company Engagement program, we take an active role in energy transition, social inclusion, entrepreneurship and thinking local. We are at the service of our clients and the world we live in.

Present in 64 countries, with almost 178,000 employees, BNP Paribas is accompanying its clients in their international development with about 1,700 dedicated transaction banking relationship managers who have a firm understanding of local specificities via an unrivalled network of over 220 business centres around the world. BNP Paribas has one of the most inclusive global Cash Management footprints and the highest level of Euro direct clearing connections in Europe.

BRD – Groupe Société Générale

BRD – Groupe Société Générale (http://www.brd.ro) is one of the largest Romanian banks by assets, market share and market capitalization on the Bucharest Stock Exchange. BRD is part of Société Générale, one of the leading European financial services groups.

The bank serves more than 2 million customers and has a network covering the whole of Romania. Its activities are focused on retail, corporate and investment banking.

The bank is present in all sectors of the economy, offering a wide range of services. BRD is in the center of a financial group that offers, in conjunction with Société Générale’s specialized structures, financial and operational leasing services, asset management or insurance.

In addition to the role it plays in the economy, the bank is a prominent social player, involved in the community through projects and programs focusing on culture, sports and volunteering.

BRD invests in culture, education, technology and sport, supporting projects that build, develop, raise a new generation and bring long-term value. It is under this vision that Fundația9 was created, which coordinates the cultural journalism platform Scena9, as well as the cultural centre Rezidenta9 in Bucharest. In education, BRD has created Școala9, a specialized journalism platform, and supports programs, plans, ideas and projects in the sphere of innovation and technology. The newest journalism platform launched by BRD is Mindcraft Stories, which aims at opening a conversation about discoveries in Romania and around the world, artificial intelligence, robotics, medicine and more.

In 2023 and 2024, BRD was awarded the “Bank of the Year in Romania” award by The Banker.

Kyriba

For two decades, Kyriba (https://www.kyriba.com/) has held the position of a global frontrunner in cloud-based treasury and finance solutions, providing essential features for managing cash, risk, payments, and working capital. Over 2,000 clients across the globe trust Kyriba to monitor, safeguard, and expand their liquidity.

Surecomp

Surecomp® is the market-leading provider of digital trade and supply chain finance solutions for corporates and financial institutions. An industry pioneer for nearly forty years, we enable seamless, sustainable trade by breaking down barriers and fostering collaboration. Our award-winning portfolio of cloud and on-premises solutions streamlines the trade finance lifecycle for frictionless transaction processing, enhanced risk mitigation, compliance, decision support and growth. Underpinned by numerous global offices and an extensive partner network, our prestigious customer footprint spans over eighty countries across the world. For more information visit surecomp.com.

UniCredit Bank

UniCredit is a pan-European Commercial Bank with a unique service offering in Italy, Germany, Central and Eastern Europe. Our purpose is to empower communities to progress, delivering the best-in-class for all stakeholders, unlocking the potential of our clients and our people across Europe.

We serve over 15 million customers worldwide. They are at the heart of what we do in all our markets. UniCredit is organized in four core regions and two product factories, Corporate and Individual Solutions. This allows us to be close to our clients and use the scale of the entire Group for developing and offering the best products across all our markets. 

Digitalisation and our commitment to ESG principles are key enablers for our service. They help us deliver excellence to our stakeholders and creating a sustainable future for our clients, our communities and our people.

In Romania, UniCredit Bank is one of the main financial institutions, providing services and quality products for all client categories. UniCredit Bank aims to be customer centered, an easy to deal with partner and also very active in the communities in which operates.

UniCredit Bank caters to a variety of client needs through a network of specialized partners: UniCredit Leasing Corporation, UniCredit Consumer Financing, UniCredit Business Integrated Solutions, UniCredit Insurance Broker.

Vienna Insurance Group Asset Management Hungary

VIG Asset Management Hungary, part of the Vienna Insurance Group (VIG), is one of Hungary’s leading asset managers, with nearly 30 years of experience in the investment industry. The company has evolved from its origin, Aegon Alapkezelő Zrt., founded in 1995, under Aegon Biztosító Zrt. to become a regional asset management centre for Central and Eastern Europe. 

Following the acquisition of Aegon Hungary by Vienna Insurance Group in March 2022, the company now operates as VIG Befektetési Alapkezelő Magyarország Zrt., continuing its commitment to delivering professional, long-term investment solutions across the region. 

VIG Asset Management manages the assets of key insurers, including Alfa and Union Biztosító, and plays an active role in overseeing the investments of VIG member companies across CEE. With over HUF 1,300 billion in assets under management, the firm ranks among the largest fund managers in Hungary. In 2022, it expanded its fund distribution activities to the Czech Republic. 

As part of the Vienna Insurance Group—Central and Eastern Europe’s leading insurance group with over 200 years of experience, 50+ companies, and operations in 30 countries—VIG Asset Management Hungary combines local expertise with the strength of a trusted international network. 

Visa

For 30 years, Visa has been a catalyst for innovation in Romania, revolutionizing the way consumers and businesses pay and get paid. Starting with the launch of the first card back in 1995 and continuing with the introduction of the latest payment technologies, Visa has contributed to the development of a modern, fast, and secure payment ecosystem. Through strategic collaborations with banks and merchants, Visa has facilitated the transition to a digital economy, offering solutions that make payments simpler and more efficient for all Romanians. Today, Visa is no longer just a card company but a pioneer of innovation in the industry, providing cutting-edge solutions – from paying with cards, accounts, and digital wallets to personalized experiences designed to bring added convenience in an increasingly digital world.