ALTA for children’s smiles: Gifts brought joy to children from the “Kolevka” Home

With the action “ALTA for Children’s Smiles”, ALTA Bank, in cooperation with the Inclusive Serbia Center, distributed New Year’s gifts to children in the “Kolevka” Home for Children with developmental disabilities in Subotica this week. This initiative aims to provide joy and support to the youngest, drawing attention to the importance of inclusion and solidarity in society.

“This donation from ALTA Bank, with the Inclusive Serbia Center support, means a lot to us. We are very pleased when we see this kind of support, solidarity and empathy towards our Home and the children in our care. A donation in the form of New Year’s gifts will help us bring the spirit of holidays and love closer to children,” said Sokovic.

Tanja Knezevic, executive director of ALTA Bank, expressed her satisfaction with the successfully implemented “ALTA for Children’s Smiles” project.

“After the beautiful and emotional visit to the children in Bela Crkva last week, we had the honor to visit the ‘Kolevka’ Home in Subotica. We are proud that ALTA bank, in cooperation with the Inclusive Serbia Center, has the opportunity to bring joy and support to children and youth in social protection institutions throughout Serbia through our campaign ‘ALTA for children’s smiles’. This project fills us with pride, because we not only provide help, but create a better world for everyone, as a socially responsible company. Young talents, sports clubs, sportsmen, as well as babies born on World Savings Day are supported by us. We are committed to the development of the community in which we live and work. Our goal is to bring happiness, joy and changes with campaigns like this one, and raise together awareness of the importance of inclusion and providing support to those who need it the most,” said Knezevic.

The campaign „ALTA for children’s smiles” successfully started – ALTA Bank in Bela Crkva delighted the little ones with New Year’s gifts

Within the campaign „ALTA for children’s smiles”, ALTA Bank, in cooperation with the Center for Inclusive Serbia, delighted the little ones with the New Year`s gifts in the „Vera Radivojevic” Children and Youth Home in Bela Crkva.

This nice initiative includes support for children and young people placed in social welfare institutions throughout Serbia, and today’s visit to Bela Crkva was the first in a series of planned activities. The campaign will continue in Subotica (Wednesday, December 11, 2024), Cacak, Belgrade, Senta and other cities during December and the following months. The campaign was implemented with the support of the Ministry of Labour, Employment, Veterans and Social Affairs.

„We are glad that we had the opportunity to brighten up the festive atmosphere for the little ones in Bela Crkva and make them happy with New Year’s gifts. This campaign is just the beginning and we will continue to strive to ensure that all social welfare institutions throughout Serbia receive adequate support. ALTA Bank and ALTA Group support proudly true values and young talents in all areas, through socially responsible actions that are part of our strong business culture. From the beginning, we have been focused on contributing to the communities in which we operate, and socially responsible business is one of our postulates”, said Sanja Tanasijevic-Krstic, member of the Executive Board of ALTA Bank.

„I am pleased that we are initiating this campaign in South Banat, in the Bela Crkva municipality, which is the third development group. I owe gratitude to the company ALTA bank and the Center for Inclusive Serbia for the initiative and the initiation of this action and the recognition of the importance of supporting less developed municipalities. This is a municipality of wonderful people, who take care of each of their citizens, especially the users in the “Vera Radivojevic” Children and Youth Home. I would like to thank Tatjana Kokar, the Municipality President and Zoran Stanković, the Home Director, as well as Miroslava Damjanovic, the Board President of the Inclusive Serbia Center, for engagement and special empathy for children with disabilities. We will work together to create an inclusive Serbia and strive to realize the dreams of our fellow citizens together,” said Biljana Baroševic, assistant minister in the Ministry of Labour, Employment, War Veterans and Social Affairs.

Thanks to dedicated work, ALTA Group and ALTA Bank have achieved significant success, and support for sportsmen and cultural initiatives includes more than 20 sports clubs, including BC Crvena Zvezda, FC Vojvodina and Jiu-Jitsu Club „Naito”, as well as many others. The bank is an active supporter of regional projects, such as the Youth Sports Games, as well as cultural events, such as the Nishville Festival and the Kolarac’s endowment.

These activities are an active way of giving back to the community and investing in a better future. We expect that this campaign will contribute to better inclusion and raising awareness of the importance of social protection and assistance to children in socially vulnerable groups, thus continuing the tradition of solidarity and support through a comprehensive approach.

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Dr Una Sikimic to the Adriatic Luxury Summit on socio-economic factors in the development of luxury industries – opportunities and threats

Belgrade hosted the prestigious Adriatic Luxury Summit, held in the newly opened St. Regis hotel. The event brought together leaders and pioneers of the luxury industry from the region, Europe and the world, where they exchanged knowledge and research results on trends and developments in the luxury industry, as well as their importance and impact on countries’ economies.

ALTA Bank is the sponsor of this important event, and the president of the Executive Board of ALTA Bank, Dr Una Sikimić, participated in the introductory panel entitled “Navigating socio-economic factors in the expansion of the luxury industry”. On the panel, together with the presidents of insurance companies and investment funds, as representatives of financial institutions` eco-systems providing support for the functioning and development of the luxury industry, she spoke about the roles of the financial institutions and support of the luxury industry to the national and global economies.

Our Executive Board President, Dr Una Sikimic, gave an overview of global trends in the luxury industry, as well as the perspective of further development until 2030, referring to researches by the leading global investment banks. She placed special emphasis on the fact that the Republic of Serbia received an investment credit rating in 2024 from the international rating agency Standard and Poor’s, which is the best indicator of the stability and favorable economic and investment environment, including the segment of the luxury industry in the broadest sense. Dr Una Sikimic discussed the role and contribution of commercial banks to the luxury industry, the constant growth of expectations and the creation of additional benefits and services for the affluent segment of natural persons` clients, as well as business support and project financing for corporate clients operating in the luxury industry. Speaking about trends, Dr Sikimic pointed out that ALTA Bank’s investment strategy was set in such a way as to differentiate different client categories, in order to meet clients’ expectations in the most adequate way and provide service to more clients with the highest expectations

She also concluded, drawing a parallel with the development and trends in the banking sector, that the key postulates of the development of ALTA Bank are complementary to the pillars of the development of the luxury industry, especially highlighting innovations, digitalization, personalization, sustainability and responsibility.

ALTA Bank, as a proud sponsor of the event, has once again demonstrated its commitment to the development of the regional market and strengthening the synergy between global brands and local businesses.

The Adriatic Luxury Summit has become a place of dialogue and presentation of the impact of the luxury industry on regional economies with the aim of stimulating non-investment pulses and inspiring domestic and foreign investors to recognize the potential of this growing market. This event not only shed light on global trends, but also represents a platform positioning Belgrade and the region as recognizable destinations for the luxury industry.

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ALTA bank won an award for the fastest growing bank in Serbia

At the ceremonial part of the session of the Parliament of Businessmen of the Belgrade Chamber of Commerce, ALTA Bank won the special award for the fastest growing bank on the market of the Republic of Serbia in 2024. The plaque was presented to Dr Una Sikimic, president of the Executive Board of ALTA bank, which, as one of the few Serbian-owned banks, continues the 45-year tradition.

“We receive with great pleasure the award for the fastest growing bank based on key business indicators, which, among other things, relate to the growth of assets, deposits, loan portfolio and the number of employees. These parameters are the best indicators of the trust shown by our clients and partners, as well as our employees, and are a confirmation of the stability and safeness of ALTA Bank. Adapting to the specific needs of its clients, ALTA Bank continuously develops existing products and services and introduces the new ones, successfully responding to the challenges of the dynamic market. Focused on innovation and the application of the most modern solutions, as well as on setting the highest standards in the banking industry, our goal is to continuously improve the service quality and the number of satisfied clients. ALTA bank achieved exceptional business results this year and established a new strategic development framework for the next period. Our mission is to be a human-centred bank.”

ALTA Bank’s ambitious goals are based on significant investments, including investment in cutting-edge technologies, digital products, improving the services quality, expanding the network of branches, developing the employees` knowledge and skills, as well as the wide application of ESG standards in business – with a vision: a human-centred bank.

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ALTA bank celebrated the Patron saint day of St. Michael the Archangel –
Tradition in order to preserve value

ALTA BANK NEW BRANCH OPENED IN THE IGUMAN’S PALACE BUILDING

The owner of ALTA Group and chairman of the Board of Directors of ALTA Bank, Dr Davor Macura, during his visit to Washington, participated in a series of strategic meetings with representatives of financial institutions, the media and high-ranking officials. During his stay in the United States, Mr. Macura also met with Congressman Neal Dunn, a Republican from Florida.

The conversation with Congressman Dunn focused on improvement opportunities and readiness to increase the cooperation scope between financial institutions and companies from the Balkans and the region in the USA and vice versa, as well as the possibility of joint investments in the field of renewable energy sources. Improvement of technological cooperation was also one of the important topics, as well as the role of banks in digitalization and implementation of technologies and new trends in the financial market, bearing in mind Dunn’s serious experience in the world of banking. Congressman Dunn invited Mr. Macura to visit Florida with his team.

“The meetings held are a continuation of our efforts to expand cooperation between our region and the United States. In the coming period, we expect the concretization of these agreements”. stated Mr. Macura after the conversation with Congressman Dunn.

Such initiatives pave the way for Balkan financial institutions and companies to connect more effectively with global markets and are essential for the economic development and stability of our region. At ALTA Group, guided by Dr Macura’s vision, we are committed to building relationships that not only improve our business, but also contribute to creation of an advanced economic environment for all market participants.

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ALTA BANK PROUD SPONSOR OF THE 28TH SEASON OF THE PLAZMA YOUTH SPORTS GAMES

This summer, from August 19th to 24th, the ALTA Bank International Finals of the 28th season of the Plazma Youth Sports Games were held in Split. This event brings together winners of national competitions from Serbia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Slovenia.

ALTA Bank is a sponsor of the Games, which are among the most significant sporting events for children and youth in the region. This partnership represents a continuation of numerous activities through which the Bank supports young athletes and promotes healthy lifestyles through sports.

As a socially responsible company, ALTA Bank continuously strives to support initiatives aimed at improving the society and communities in which it operates. Through sponsoring the Youth Sports Games, ALTA Bank seeks to inspire young people to engage in sports and encourages them to follow their dreams and develop their talents.

Recognizing sports as one of the most important factors in the development of children and youth, the Bank endeavors to create a positive environment where young people can develop their potential and build a healthy lifestyle.

The Youth Sports Games, as the largest amateur sporting event for children and youth in Europe, gather thousands of young participants from Serbia and other countries in the region, allowing them to compete in various sports and develop their talents. The international finals of the Youth Sports Games 2024 were held in Split from August 19th to 24th, where the best competitors striving for the title of national champions over the past six months competed against each other

Through sponsoring this significant event, ALTA Bank – whose slogan is STABLE, SECURE, AND STRONG – recognizes the importance of investing in youth, not only as future sports stars but also as future leaders of our society.

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ALTA BANK SPONSOR OF THE NISVILLE JAZZ FESTIVAL

Through its corporate social responsibility programs, which ALTA Bank continuously develops, it demonstrates a genuine commitment to improving the communities in which the Bank operates. For this reason, the support that ALTA Bank is providing for the second consecutive year to the international Nišville Jazz Festival, as its proud sponsor, is of great importance. This festival will occur from August 15th to 18th at the Niš Fortress Plateau. It will reaffirm its status as the most attended jazz festival in Southeast Europe, gathering the most renowned names in both the local and global jazz scenes and audiences from all over the world.

“We are very proud to have the opportunity to support Niš in this way and to join such a legendary event as Nišville. Our experienced advisors, in addition to being present at our branch, which recently celebrated its first year of operation, will also be at the festival itself, at the ALTA Bank stand, ready to introduce all interested visitors to the Bank’s current favorable offers,” stated representatives from ALTA Bank.

Thanks to ALTA Bank, jazz enthusiasts will have the opportunity not only to enjoy the musical program but also to visit the Bank’s stand, where they can discuss all the services the Bank offers with banking advisors and participate in the “Wheel of Knowledge“ prize competition for a chance to win rewards.

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ALTA BANK BECOMES A SPONSOR OF THE KOLARAC ENDOWMENT

ALTA Bank has recently joined the list of sponsors of the Ilija M. Kolarac Endowment and will support the activities of this cultural institution, which is of fundamental importance for the cultural life of Belgrade and Serbia as a whole, over a multi-year period.

“As a socially responsible company, we strive to contribute to the communities in which we operate through various activities, whether it is supporting young athletes or, as is the case now, supporting the work of one of the most significant institutions in Belgrade in the field of music and culture. We are proud sponsors of the Endowment and look forward to all the future concerts and events that will be held in its Great Hall and Small Hall,” said ALTA Bank.

“ALTA Bank is proud of the continuous support we provide to the communities in which we operate. It is very important to us that, as a socially responsible company, we contribute to our society through various activities. That is why we decided to join the list of sponsors of the Kolarac Endowment and give an additional boost to the cultural life of Belgrade and Serbia,” stated Dr. Davor Macura, Chairman of the Board of Directors of ALTA Bank.

The Ilija Kolarac Endowment is one of the most renowned and significant cultural institutions and the home of many important events. Since its founding in 1878, it has developed its work within four centers:

• Music Center
• Lecture Center with Gallery
• Foreign Language Teaching Center
• Publishing Center with the “Aleksandar Belić” Bookstore.

Some of the most famous domestic and international music creators have performed on its stage.