Press Release


DenizBank AG recognized as “On the Rise” in Austria by The Banker Magazine


DenizBank AG, which is based in Vienna and has branches in Austria and Germany, is proud to announce that it has been acknowledged as “On the Rise” in Austria by the renowned Top 1000 list of The Banker magazine, published by the Financial Times.

This recognition is based on impressive figures: DenizBank AG recorded the second highest year-on-year increase in Tier 1 Capital among Austrian banks. Pre-tax profits increased by over 20%, also the second highest in the country. With its Return on Capital (ROC), DenizBank AG ranks sixth, and with a Return on Assets (ROA) it leads the Austrian list by a significant margin.*

The bank ranked 11th overall in the entire Austrian ranking and is acknowledged for its growth and impressive financial results – a clear sign of DenizBank AG’s strong development.

“The Banker Magazine’s recognition is a testament to the effectiveness of our long-term strategy, which prioritizes sustainable growth, strong financial performance and high profitability” said Hayri Cansever, CEO of DenizBank AG. “We are truly pleased that our hard work and commitment to our customers is being recognized by a prestigious institution. DenizBank AG’s placement on The Banker’s Austria list underlines its position as one of the most dynamic and promising banks in the country. It also reinforces our responsibility to keep raising the bar—offering innovative, resilient, and customer-centric financial solutions that create long-term value”.

Commitment to International Trade

DenizBank AG further demonstrates strong capabilities in trade and commodity trade financing, offering a comprehensive and award winning suite of tailored solutions to support safe and efficient international trade.

The bank provides a wide range of trade finance products including letters of credit, bank guarantees, and buyer credits, all designed to mitigate risks and optimize cash flow for clients engaged in cross-border transactions. Additionally, DenizBank AG’s status as a house bank enables it to secure competitive financing through state-supported export credit agencies (ECA).

About DenizBank AG

DenizBank AG was founded in 1996 and is subject to the Austrian Banking Act. The bank is a member of the statutory uniform deposit protection scheme AUSTRIA GmbH. DenizBank AG is part of the DenizBank Financial Services Group, which has been owned by the Emirates NBD Group since 2019. The Emirates NBD Group's network includes locations in 13 countries, currently serving more than 20 million customers.

In 2024, DenizBank AG achieved an annual profit of EUR 161.39 million with a balance sheet volume of EUR 6.30 billion, which underlines the bank's solid financial foundation.

Press Contact:

Armand Feka
Head of Corporate Communications & Marketing 

DenizBank AG
Thomas-Klestil-Platz 1 A-1030 Wien
Tel: +43 664 8556630
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Legal notice:

*The financial figures shown are from The Banker and were calculated according to their own methodology. DenizBank AG does not guarantee their accuracy, completeness or correctness.
This is a marketing communication prepared for non-binding information purposes. It is not a financial analysis and does not constitute investment advice or an offer or recommendation or an invitation to make an offer to buy or sell financial instruments, investments or other banking services. This information is not a substitute for personal advice and risk disclosure. It is expressly pointed out that financial instruments and investments sometimes involve considerable risks. The information contained in this document is of a general nature and does not take into account the individual needs of investors and customers, for example with regard to income, financial or tax situation, risk tolerance or individual suitability of banking services. This information has been carefully prepared by DenizBank AG to the best of its knowledge and belief. However, it has not been checked and verified by an independent third party; therefore, no guarantee is given with regard to the accuracy, completeness or correctness of the information and opinions contained herein. Errors and misprints excepted.