Kyiv, 19 May 2008. 15 years ago, on 19 May 1993, the National Bank of Ukraine governed at that time by Viktor Yushchenko registered and granted a banking license to Credit Lyonnais Ukraine, first time ever such licence was granted to the subsidiary of a Western bank. Credit Lyonnais Ukraine was renamed in 2004 into Calyon Bank Ukraine after the friendly takeover of Credit Lyonnais by Credit Agricole and the decision to name its corporate and investment banking arm - Calyon. Back in 1993 for Credit Lyonnais it was not a new start, but rather a comeback. From 1892 to 1920 there was a Credit Lyonnais branch in Odessa.

Today, its 15 years of presence, 4 more years of experience than of any other western bank in an environment where experience is a key, makes Calyon Bank Ukraine the foreign bank of reference as provider of westernised banking services. Calyon Bank Ukraine obtained in 2006-2008 and still benefits from the best Moody’s assigned international and national scale ratings among Ukrainian banks (Baa1/Prime-2/ D; national scale Aaa.ua).

Calyon Bank Ukraine processes 7 000 transactions per day for more than 1000 customers, including corporations, financial institutions, diplomatic representations. Calyon Bank Ukraine is a leader in Foreign Exchange and local currency Money Market transactions. Calyon Bank Ukraine is the leader in M&A transactions servicing: structuring deals, advising, brokerage, custody, escrow agreements etc. Calyon Bank Ukraine practices a flexible and supportive approach in meeting clients’ standard and tailor-made requirements, including for newcomers, providing to all financial, legal, tax, currency control advice…

Calyon Bank Ukraine has an experienced and knowledgeable team of 100 people that has been trained internally and benefits from high educational background (20% having MBAs and 98% university degrees). 30% of its employees have been working for more than 10 years in the bank, and 6 - for all 15 years. Calyon Bank Ukraine is Board member of the American Chamber of Commerce, active member of the Association of Ukrainian Banks, member of the European Business Association, founding member of the Ukrainian Interbank Currency Exchange and the National Depositary of Ukraine. Calyon Bank Ukraine is a socially responsible bank. Transparency and compliance with the laws and regulations of Ukraine, but also with the Credit Agricole Group rules and norms are a must for every employee.

Calyon Bank Ukraine has been actively lobbying for 15 years for a better business environment, it triggers and participates to legal initiatives via business associations.  Calyon Bank Ukraine cares about its employees quality of life. Social package includes medical insurance for staff and members of their families, loans, paid lunches. Calyon Bank Ukraine also supports charitable initiatives of other organisations, like International Women’s Club of Kiev, International Association of Medical Cooperation, helps Ukrainian medical institutions (Institute of Neurosurgery) and orphanages.

Calyon Bank Ukraine is part of Calyon, the Corporate and Investment Banking arm of the Crйdit Agricole Group. Crйdit Agricole is ranked 8th worldwide and 3rd in Europe by Tier One capital. With staff of more than 14 ooo in 58 countries, Calyon offers its clients a full range of products and services in capital markets, brokerage, investment banking, corporate banking, structured finance, and international private banking. In Ukraine the Crйdit Agricole Group also owns a 250-outlet retail bank - Index Bank.

The complementary nature of those two banks in the fast growing Ukrainian market enables, step by step, the Crйdit Agricole Group to develop in Ukraine a leading position in corporate and retail banking and propose a “universal” bank service to the population, corporations and investors.

As of 1 April 2008 Calyon Bank Ukraine total assets amounted to UAH 2.981bn, Q1profit – UAH29.7m.

Contacts: Maria Zhuk
Communication
Tel. (044) 490 1469
maria.zhuk@ua.calyon.com