Pekao Leasing has once again been awarded the title of „Perły Polskiego Leasingu” awarded by Gazeta Finansowa. The product offer tailored to the needs of customers and the ability to build long-term relationships with customers were appreciated.
Important Events and Achievements
Awards and distinctions
The activities of Bank Pekao S.A. gained wide recognition by clients, industry specialists, the market and the media, as evidenced by numerous awards and distinctions granted by Polish and foreign institutions. Measures aimed at providing customers with the highest quality products and services, innovation of the proposed solutions have been appreciated. Bank Pekao S.A. received a number of awards and distinctions in 2024.
The most relevant honors are presented below
Bank of The Year in Poland
For the second year in a row, we received the prestigious title of „Bank of The Year in Poland” awarded by The Banker, part of The Financial Times group. The international group of experts appreciated the bank’s innovations in digital banking and implementations related to cybersecurity, as well as strategic initiatives and innovative products for business.
Top Employer
For the fourteenth time, we have received the Top Employer title, which strengthens our position as one of the best employers in the country. Thanks to excellent HR policy and constantly improved HR practices, we create an inspiring, friendly work environment for our employees and an attractive offer for candidates.
Wyróżnienie Friendly Workplace 2024
For the fifth time, we have received the Friendly Workplace distinction, awarded by the MarkaPracodawcy.pl portal. The competition promotes employers who implement the best standards in the area of organizational culture and focus on building good relations between employees.
Filary Cyberbezpieczeństwa w kategorii Firma roku
In the competition organized by the CyberDefence24 service and the Defence24 Group, we won in the Company of the Year category. The second edition of the „Cybersecurity Pillars” competition selected companies, institutions and people who particularly contribute to the development of the Polish cybersecurity industry. We were recognized for the cyberPEKAO educational program and activities aimed at building awareness of online security, in particular: how to use technology responsibly, how to protect your data and information and what are the consequences of losing them.
Awards and distinctions for corporate and investment banking
Global Finance magazine appreciated our activities and awarded the following prizes:
- The Best Investment Bank in Poland for 2024 – For the eighth time, we won the title of the best investment bank in Poland. This year, we were also recognized as the best investment bank in the CEE region.„The Best Trade Finance Provider in Poland” – For the sixth time, we received the distinction. Our: knowledge of local economic conditions, customer needs and innovation in products and services were appreciated.
- Treasury and Cash Management Provider and in the Payments category in CEE – For another year in a row, we won on the Polish market in the Treasury and Cash Management Provider category and were recognized as the best bank in the Payments category in CEE. Our strengths in the area of treasury services, cash management and payments were appreciated.
- Best Sub-Custodian Bank – For the twelfth time, we have won the title of the best trust bank in Poland. Based on market research, opinions of experts and entities using trust services and data from banks, we assessed customer relations, quality of service, competitive prices, efficient handling of non-standard inquiries, technology used, operational activity in the settlement of securities transactions, as well as development plans and knowledge of local regulations and practices.
We also received six awards from Global Finance Magazine in the area of investment banking and sustainable finance.
- The Best Bank for Sustainable Finance in CEE for 2024,
- The Best Bank for Sustainable Finance in Poland for 2024,
- The Best Bank for Green Bonds in Central and Eastern Europe for 2024,
- The Best Bank for Transition/Sustainability Linked Bonds in Central and Eastern Europe for 2024,
- The Best Investment Bank in CEE for 2024,
- The Best Investment Bank in Poland for 2024,
Achievements in sustainable finance were recognized, such as financing initiatives aimed at mitigating the negative effects of climate change and supporting the construction of a more sustainable future.
Award of the National Depository for Securities
The Bank and the Pekao Brokerage House were honored with an award for their direct involvement in development projects implemented by the National Depository for Securities. The Bank was recognized for its involvement in its cooperation with the KDPW Group, especially for its cooperation on the regulated cash market, active support for investors, flexible approach to changing conditions, and high quality of customer service. The Pekao Brokerage House was also recognized for its contribution to the high level of maintaining securities records, taking into account the scale of its operations.
„Financing Provider of the Year, CEE” by Eurobuild magazine
We won the Eurobuild magazine’s „Financing Provider of the Year, CEE” category, winning one of the most important and prestigious awards in the commercial real estate sector in Central and Eastern Europe. The winner in this category is selected based on the size, scope and type of financing transactions completed, as well as the company’s reputation.
Golden Emblem Highest Quality QI 2024
We received the Golden Emblem Quality International distinction for new documentation for corporate clients. The bank’s significant changes in processes and procedures for products and services directed to corporate clients were appreciated.
Leader and Partner in the Management of Local Government Units’ Finances
The Polish Bank Association has awarded us the Leader and Partner in the Management of Local Government Units’ Finances award. The bank was recognized for its results on the banking and local government market and for positively building intersectoral dialogue and facilitating access to bank financing for local government units. The Polish Bank Association has also awarded us the Nicolaus Copernicus Medal – this is recognition for special merits in the construction and development of the banking and local government sectors.
Market Leader in Poland 2024 and Best Services in Poland 2024 awarded by Euromoney
For the third year in a row, we have been awarded for our trade finance services in a competition organized by the renowned, international magazine Euromoney. In the Best Trade Finance Survey 2024 ranking, Bank Pekao was recognized as the market leader in Poland, winning the title of Market Leader in Poland 2024 and overtaking the competition in the category of Best Services in Poland 2024.
Euromoney
- Poland’s Best Cash Management Bank
- Poland’s Best Bank for Cash Management Products Poland’s
- Best Cash Management Bank for Client Service.
Bank Pekao’s transaction banking won the prestigious international ranking of Euromoney magazine. The first place confirms the bank’s position as a leader on the Polish banking market and places the bank among the world’s best institutions providing cash management services.
Awards and distinctions for retail banking and private banking
„Institution of the Year”
In the 9th edition of the ranking, we were distinguished in seven categories. We took first places in two categories related to remote and mobile service, and in the next five the Bank was among the leaders
The Bank was also awarded in the following categories:
- the best service in the facility for positive experiences and understanding of customers during direct contacts. The titles of the Best Bank Branches in Poland were awarded to as many as 30 branches of the Bank,
- the best Private Banking – the high competences of advisors, the ability to present a wide range of solutions and the partnership approach during meetings were appreciated,
- the best bank for companies – the outstanding quality of customer service for customers interested in learning about the account offer and additional services for companies was appreciated,
- the best process of opening an account at a branch,
- the best remote account opening process – the efficient and friendly account opening process was appreciated both in the branch and in the selfie process.
After summarizing all 10 ranking categories, we were recognized as the second best bank in Poland.
Golden Banker 2024 – 2nd place in four categories
In the Złoty Bankier 2024 ranking organized by Bankier.pl and Plus Biznesu, we won second place in the categories:
- personal account,
- child account,
- mortgage loan
- and payment card design.
The products offered by the Bank were appreciated for their attractive offer and the aesthetic and educational values of the Mastercard PeoPay KIDS card.
Awards and distinctions for enterprise banking
Marka Godna Zaufania – the best loans for companies
For the second time in a row, we won in the category „Zastrzyk fiansowy” or the bank that offers the best loans for companies” in the “Marka Godna Zaufania” ranking organized by the MyCompany Polska magazine. During the survey, respondents could indicate only one brand in a given category that they trusted the most. The bank gained as much as 73% of votes.
The Best Digital Solutions for SMEs in the CEE region 2024
We won first place in the categories The Best Digital SME Lending and The Best Online Banking for SMEs in the ranking The Best Digital Solutions for SMEs in the CEE region 2024 organized by the SME Banking Club association.
Awards and distinctions for group’s subsidiaries
Pekao Leasing received the prestigious distinction “Turbiny Polskiej Gospodarki 2024″, awarded by Gazeta Finansowa. The innovative product „Registration for PLN 0”, created to support the small and medium-sized enterprise sector, was distinguished.
Pekao TFI won the Alfa 2023 main prize in the „Investment Fund Company” category and in the „Best PPK funds” category. Alfa 2023 awards also went to the following subfunds: Pekao Stabilnego Wzrostu, Pekao Obligacji – Dynamiczna Alokacja 2, Pekao Dłużny Active. In addition, Pekao TFI subfunds won Alfa 2023 awards:
- Pekao Dynamicznych Spółek,
- Pekao Obligacji – Dynamiczna Alokacja FIO,
- Pekao Obligacji Plus.