Erste Group Bank (OTCMKTS:EBKDY) is an Austrian financial services company headquartered in Vienna. Founded in 1819 as Erste österreichische Spar-Casse, the group has developed into one of Central and Eastern Europe’s major banking organizations. Its ordinary shares are listed on the Vienna Stock Exchange, while its American depositary receipts trade over the counter in the United States under the symbol EBKDY.
The company provides retail and commercial banking services, including current and savings accounts, consumer and mortgage lending, payment services, investment products, and insurance-related offerings. Erste Group also serves small and medium-sized businesses, large corporate clients, institutional investors, and public-sector organizations through corporate banking, capital markets, asset management, and investment banking activities. Digital banking services are offered through the group’s platforms and mobile applications.
Erste Group’s primary markets are Austria and several Central and Eastern European countries, including the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Romania, Hungary, Croatia, and Serbia. The group operates through established local banking subsidiaries and serves individuals, businesses, and institutions across the region. Peter Bosek has served as the group’s chief executive officer since July 2024.
