Uniastrum Website One of the Most Effective
Markswebb Rank & Report agency has this year placed Uniastrum’s site 4th in its annual bank website ratings, awarding the lender 63.1 points out of a maximum 63.8 for overall effectiveness. - December 04, 2013
Uniastrum Bank Managers Among the Nation’s Finest
In their 14th annual Top-1,000 rankings, Kommersant Publishing House and the Russian Managers Association rank Uniastrum Corporate Secretary Olga Merkulova and Vice President of Marketing Margarita Tarasova among Russia’s best. - October 22, 2013
Uniastrum Bank Cuts Personal Loan Rates
Interest paid by all customers on personal loans has been reduced on average by two percentage points. - October 04, 2013
Number of Uniastrum 1bank Users Increases 15% in 2 Months
The Bank reviews the results of its “Real life, virtual action!” promo. - September 09, 2013
Uniastrum Bank Ramps Up Consumer Credit Portfolio 22% in First Half of 2013
The lender continues to report sustained growth in personal loans. - August 09, 2013
Uniastrum Bank Launches Special Promo for International Companies
From August 1 to November 1 2013 the lender is offering preferential terms on cash management services to crossborder businesses taking advantage of its Priority pricing plan. - August 02, 2013
Uniastrum Harnesses Equifax Credit Report and Score Solutions
Collaborating with Russia’s best credit bureaus is a logical component of the Bank’s retail strategy. Uniastrum now works in partnership with three of the country’s top consumer reporting agencies: the National Bureau of Credit Histories, United Credit Bureau, and Equifax Credit Services - July 27, 2013
Manager Appointment in Uniastrum Bank
Roman Shoshev was appointed a general manager of the UB branch in Rostov-on-Don. - July 26, 2013
Uniastrum Bank: Western Investors Are Interested in Russian Small and Mid-Size Businesses in Siberia
Uniastrum Bank has organized an expert opinion survey in the Siberian Federal District in order to clarify whether Western investors may be interested in the local small and mid-size businesses. - July 25, 2013
The Number of Operations on Banking Cards Issued by Uniastrum Bank in the Framework of the Benefit Program Has Grown by 3 Times
The turnover on bank cards of Uniastrum Bank issued in the framework of the yearly benefit program (April 2013 vs April 2012) has grown by 3 times. The most popular categories of companies where the UB cardholders are given discounts are represented by clothes & shoes sellers, cafes and restaurants which account for almost a half of all transactions. - July 20, 2013
Uniastrum Bank Employees Took Part in the Charity Event "Odd Money Can Save a Human Life"
The amount of Rb 25,865 was collected by the Uniastrum Bank employees during the two weeks of the charity event “Odd money can save a human life.” The centers of acceptance of odd money were organized in the Head Office and four flagship offices of Uniastrum Bank in Moscow. The Bank’s employees and all people who wished could bring to the acceptance centers odd money and coins for which special boxes were placed. - July 17, 2013
Uniastrum Joins Tula Banking Council
The lender has been made a member of the Council, which has been set up under the auspices of the CBR Regional Bank for the Tula Region. - July 11, 2013
Uniastrum Customers Continue to Make More Use of Online Payment Services
Results for June show a 30% upturn in payments to service providers made via Uniastrum’s multifunctional online banking facility 1Bank, which customers are now using increasingly to top up their Visa Qiwi Wallet electronic purses, and to pay for Internet, mobile phone and public utility services. - July 11, 2013
Uniastrum Celebrates Grand Opening of Izhevsk Branch
The Bank’s Izhevsk office is now open for business after relocating downtown to 247 Pushkin Street. - July 06, 2013
Uniastrum Introduces End-to-End Processing Using Smartvista
The Bank has kick-started a project to enhance the functionality of its processing center using a SmartVista product suite developed by BPC Banking Technologies, the world’s leading provider of e-payment solutions for the global financial industry. - July 05, 2013
Unistream and Uniastrum Sponsor Sabantuy Festival at Kolomenskoe
On Saturday June 29, the Kolomenskoe heritage site was the setting for the citywide Tatar and Bashkir national festival of Sabantuy, sponsored by Unistream international money transfer network and Uniastrum Bank. - July 04, 2013
Uniastrum Bank Sponsors "Ballet at Sundown" in Perm Region
The lender’s Perm office is one of a number of well-known companies in the region supporting “Ballet at Sundown,” the latest project undertaken by the Perm Tchaikovsky Opera and Ballet Theater. At 10 pm on June 28 scenes from Swan Lake and the Nutcracker were performed on an open-air stage in the town of Gubakha on Krestovaya Mountain, which provided a natural backdrop to the event. - July 02, 2013
Uniastrum Announces New Staff Appointment
Alexander Orekhov takes charge of the Bank’s Network Sales Division. - June 30, 2013
Only 10% of Bank Customers in Russia Know Their Credit History
So concludes Uniastrum Bank after analyzing feedback from a five-month survey on its website. - June 30, 2013
Uniastrum Teams Up with iGlobe.ru and VISA to Launch VISA Travel Card
The Bank is marking the start of the summer holiday season with its new universal VISA Travel Card. - June 29, 2013
Uniastrum Opens Branch Office in Downtown Orenburg
The Bank’s local branch has moved to a new outlet in the heart of the city center at 10, Tereshkova Street. - December 27, 2012
Uniastrum Bank Runs Smartphone Giveaway Promo
The lender has launched a special initiative for cardholders called “Treat Yourself to a Smartphone.” - December 27, 2012
Uniastrum Bank Posts Record Profit This October
Drafted to RAS, the lender’s profit for October 2012 totaled Rb 153 mn. - December 15, 2012
Uniastrum Offers Customers Better Earnings on Bank Cards
The lender is increasing the interest earned on cardholder accounts to 8% for rubles and 4% for dollar/euros/. - November 02, 2012
Sellwell Holds Training Seminar for Uniastrum Staff
Around 100 Bank personnel attended a two-day training course. - November 02, 2012
Customer Preference and Bankcard Style
Visitors to Uniastrum’s website say bankcards should be colorful and eye-catching. - October 28, 2012
Uniastrum Bank Gains Top-30 Spot for Unsecured Retail Lending
Figures for H112 compiled by Expert RA show the lender ranking 28th for uncollateralized credit issued to individual clients. - October 28, 2012
Uniastrum Bank Gains Top-20 Slot for Credit Card Portfolio
Rankings compiled by Expert RA show Uniastrum placing 12th by total credit card debt in the first half of 2012. - October 21, 2012
Uniastrum Gains Top-30 ATM Ranking
Results released by RosBusinessConsulting news agency for H112 show the Bank placing among Russia’s 30 biggest owners of private-label ATM networks. - September 28, 2012
Uniastrum Bank Debuts New Card Range
Even more convenient and easy to use, the lender’s 5 new card options offer all the benefits associated with the Uniastrum card logo. - September 23, 2012
Uniastrum Bank Opens Office on Moscow’s Kutuzov Avenue
Relocated and refurbished, the new-look outlet is at 30/32 Kutuzov Avenue, Moscow - September 21, 2012
Uniastrum Bank Offers Small Businesses Credit Against Moveable Property
The lender’s latest SB initiative means that now smaller concerns and sole proprietors can obtain loans by securing them with automobiles, equipment, and other tangible assets - September 14, 2012
Uniastrum Reviews Results of 4-Year Membership of Bank of Cyprus Group
In 2008, just before the world was hit by financial crisis, the Bank of Cyprus acquired an 80% stake in Uniastrum, investing over 600 million dollars in the Russian economy. - September 06, 2012
Uniastrum Bank Appoints Two New Deputy CEOs
After securing the necessary approvals from the Central Bank of the Russian Federation, Uniastrum’s Board of Directors has appointed Legal Division Chief Stanislav Sushko and Head of Customer Services Nadezhda Kibalnik Deputy Chairpersons of the Management Board. - August 19, 2012
Uniastrum Announces Two Additions to Management Board
After securing the necessary approvals from the Central Bank of the Russian Federation, Uniastrum’s Board of Directors has appointed Nadezhda Kilbalnik and Susanna Uzunyan to the Management Board. - August 19, 2012
Uniastrum Announces Competition for Best Card Design
The lender is asking young amateur and professional designers to create a new-look bank card. The winner of the competition will be invited to conclude a contract worth Rb 100,000. - August 19, 2012
Uniastrum Announces New Staff Appointment
Evgeny Totikov has been appointed head of the Bank’s Corporate and SME Development Division. - August 19, 2012
Customers Favor Uniastrum Advertising on Internet and Television
Before kick starting its new deposit account advertising campaign, the Bank asked website visitors where they thought it should advertise its products and services. - July 26, 2012
Uniastrum Bank Launches New Internet Bank Throughout Entire Coverage Area
The lender’s new online banking service is now available nationwide. - July 22, 2012
Uniastrum Rewards Star Staff with Holiday on Cyprus
The winners of the Bank’s Autumn Marathon competition have been treated to a trip to the Mediterranean island. - July 07, 2012
Uniastrum Bank Appoints New CEO
Uniastrum’s Board of Directors has approved the nomination of Eugene Romakov as Chairman of the Management Board. Mr. Romakov will step into his new role once the Bank secures the necessary approvals from the Central Bank of the Russian Federation. - July 01, 2012
Uniastrum Bank Runs Special "Golden Days with Visa Gold" Promo
In order to take part in the prize promotion program, between May 20 and July 20 customers simply have to apply for a Visa Gold card at any Uniastrum outlet then spend upwards of Rb 2,000. - June 15, 2012
Uniastrum Bank Reports 13% Annual Net Income Growth
FY11 results drafted to IFRS show net income of Rb 459 mn, up 13% on the previous year. - June 15, 2012
Uniastrum Bank Among Russia’s Top-20 Auto Financers in 2011
Results for the reporting year show the lender placing 13th by auto loan portfolio value, as rated by information and analysis agency Banki.ru - June 02, 2012
Quality of Life Improves with Consumer Credit
So say the majority of respondents to a poll conducted by Uniastrum Bank on its website March 22 - April 22 which asked “What does Consumer Credit mean to You?” - June 02, 2012
Uniastrum Bank Launches Moscow Office on Three Station Square
The new outlet, at Bldg 1, 6, Komsomolskaya Square, is open seven days a week, 9:30am-8:30pm Monday-Friday and 10:00am-5:00pm at weekends. - May 23, 2012
Uniastrum Boosts SME Credit Portfolio 125% in 2011
As of January 1, 2012 the Bank’s small and medium enterprise credit portfolio tipped the scales at Rb 37.66 bn. Results for this segment show the lender issuing some Rb 28 bn to the SME community in 2011. - May 14, 2012
Uniastrum Launches Rapid Return Short-Term Deposit Option
The Bank’s latest deposit initiative is ideal for customers looking to set aside funds for 91-181 days and enjoy strong returns on their investment. - May 07, 2012
Uniastrum Bank Captures Top-30 Slot for Number of Cards in Circulation
Figures released by RosBusinessConsulting news agency show the lender placing 30th for total cards circulating in 2011 - May 05, 2012
Uniastrum’s Krasnodar Branch Reports Small Business Credit Portfolio of Over 1 Billion Rubles
Q112 results show the Bank’s Krasnodar operation disbursing Rb 1.036 bn to the local small business community. - April 28, 2012