Ohridska Banka AD Skopje : Urban and modern branch in the district of Aerodrom in Skopje

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OHRIDSKA BANKA SOCIETE GENERALE OPENED A BRANCH ON A NEW LOCATION IN THE DISTRICT OF AERODROM IN SKOPJE Urban and modern space for its clients and employees Skopje, July 28th2016 - Ohridska Banka Societe Generale opened a branch on a new location in the district of Aerodrom in Skopje thus providing its clients and employees greater accessibility, pleasant and comfortable space.

The branch of Ohridska Banka Societe Generale now located on a new, more attractive location on the boulevard "Jane Sandanski" No. 113- А/30, is an unconventional, urban and modern space area of 170 m2 with 4 clerk desks for population and 3 clerk desks for legal entities, including as well, a new concept of space for waiting enriched with a place and contents for the youngest one.

In this branch, the clients can be informed about the current promotions and activities of the Bank on the few LCD screens and, while waiting for their turn, in the so-called " digital area " through a tablet, clients can access the web calculator of the Bank and make calculation for the desired product offered by Ohridska Banka Societe Generale, but also get informed about the entire portfolio of products and services of the Bank.

"The idea for creating such unique, urban and modern business space, organized with a certain note of domestic environment resulted from our impressions and the way we, the staff of Ohridska Banka Societe Generale, experience this urban Skopje area. Aiming to get even closer to the lifestyle and the needs of the citizens of this part of the city, we created a space that broadly reflects their lifestyle. This branch is designed so that our clients can experience Ohridska Banka Societe Generale as a Bank with numerous opportunities for them. One of those opportunities is fully committed service in a pleasant atmosphere for everyone - for business people, pensioners, citizens and certainly the youngest visitors for whom we created a space equipped with toys, books and picture books for children." - stated Branka Pavlovic, President of the Board of Ohridska Banka Societe Generale.

"With the years of operation Ohridska Banka Societe Generale is managing to continuously develop its business initiatives and activities in very competitive market conditions, at the same time strongly building solid reputation amongst Macedonian population. Investments in the sales network and in this particular branch with modern, cosy and convenient setting and atmosphere reflects the quality and commitment of the bank and its capacity to respond to the needs of its clients, contributing to the bank's ambition of becoming the relationship-focused bank, a reference in its market. As a bank we are also institution that plays a role of enabler to citizens, entrepreneurs, forward thinkers and doers to realize their potentials on a long run that will contribute to the overall development of Macedonian economy. This will certainly require further development of our creative and innovative capacities in order to retain our competitive position and maintain the reasonable ambition of Ohriska Banka Societe Generale to continue to contribute positively to Group's development. That Ohridska Banka Societe Generale is on the right track, is proved by receiving two significant worldwide-recognized awards from "Global Finance" and "Euromoney" by which we have set a strong benchmark for our future in Macedonia." - stated Giovani Luca Soma, President of the Supervisory Board.

The branch in the district of Aerodrom in Skopje was officially opened on July 28th, 2016 in a presence of numerous guests from the business community in Macedonia, partners and clients of the Bank. The opening ceremony was also attended by a high delegation of the Head office of Societe Generale Paris, France: Mr. Giovani Luca Soma- Societe Generale Paris, France President of the Supervisory Board; Mr. Alain Conus- Societe Generale Paris, France Member of the Supervisory Board; Ms. Marija Ruseva - Societe Generale Serbia, Member of the Supervisory Board and Mr. Jean Phillipe Guillaume - Societe Generale Paris, France Regional Director for Balkan region.

Its presence in the country, the high delegation of Societe Generale Paris, France used for meetings with representatives of relevant institutions in the country.

About Ohridska Banka Societe Generale

Ohridska Banka Societe Generale is a universal banking institution. Since 2007, OBSG belongs to one of the largest financial institutions worldwide - Societe Generale Group. With more than 146,000 employees, based in 66 countries, Societe Generale Group has been at the side of 31 million clients throughout the world for more than 150 years. Ohridska Banka Societe Generale performs according to the high standards of Societe Generale respecting the four main values of the group: team spirit, innovation, commitment and responsibility. The basic strategy of Ohridska Banka Societe Generale is constant advancement of the quality of execution of banking services and its full dedication to meet the needs of its clients. Through its headquarters in Skopje and the widespread network of 28 branches on the territory of Macedonia, Ohridska Banka Societe Generale aims to be the reference for relationship banking, recognized on the market, close to clients, chosen for the quality and commitment of its teams. Ohridska Banka Societe Generale receives the Excellence award by "Euromoney" in the category Euromoney award of Excellence - Macedonia's Best Bank in 2010 and 2016. Also the worldwide famous magazine Global Finance named Ohridska Banka Societe Generale the Best Bank from Macedonia for 2016 at the World's Best Emerging Markets Banks for Central & Eastern Europe.

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