EMEA FINANCE AWARDS BKT AS THE BEST BANK IN ALBANIA FOR THE SIXTH TIME
Vienna, Austria (29 April, 2016) – The Awards continue to reflect the success of Banka Kombëtare Tregtare in the Albanian banking sector. BKT has been awarded for the sixth consecutive year “The Best Local Bank in Albania for 2015” from the prestigious British financial magazine EMEA Finance. EMEA Finance, one of the most important financial magazines in the world which follows developments in the financial markets in emerging Europe, Middle East and Africa, awards each year best banks and financial institutions.
The ceremony took place in Vienna, Austria, on the sidelines of the Europe Banking Awards 2015. The awards were submitted to Mr. Ismail Hakki Ergener, BKT Board Member and Mr. Aydin Argin, Head of Corporate and Commercial Banking Group in BKT.
BKT, established in 1925, is the largest and the oldest commercial Bank in Albania. With a total asset value of 2.8 billion USD and total deposits of 2.2 billion USD, BKT serves its customers through a network of 90 branches, out of which 64 are located in Albania and 26 in Kosova.
Tiranë, Albania (April 28, 2016) – Banka Kombëtare Tregtare (BKT) in the framework of supporting the creation and promotion of new
jobs, took part in Labor Fair 2016 organized by the Municipality of Tirana in cooperation with the Ministry of Social Welfare and Youth and Tirana Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
BKT, the oldest commercial bank in the country with a network of 90 branches, since many years, supports and develops programs that are focused on reducing unemployment in the country. These programs ensure support for the youth and aim creating opportunities for them to re-enter in the labor market.
The Labor Fair 2016, was greeted by Prime Minister of Albania Mr. Edi Rama, who stated that: "Employment continue to remain one of the most concerning issues that our country faces and that the majority of our youth is currently unemployed due to the lack of the relevant information on the vacancies suitable to their professional expertise.”
BKT offers employment opportunities for different positions in the banking sector and working practices for the students.