The renowned magazine Global Finance has awarded Bank Pekao the title of the best investment bank in Poland for the ninth time. Pekao has also once again been recognized as the best investment bank in Central and Eastern Europe and additionally received the Best Equity Bank and Best M&A Bank awards in our part of Europe.
"The achievements of Bank Pekao are a source of pride, especially as they are appreciated by recognized experts from around the world. The trust of clients and the growing number of transactions year by year confirm our strong market position," said Dieter Lobnig, Director of the Investment Banking and Real Estate Financing Department at Bank Pekao.
The Best Investment Bank Award is one of the most important awards in the financial market. It is awarded by experts from Global Finance magazine based on criteria such as the number and size of ECM, DCM, M&A transactions, financial advisory, transaction structuring capabilities, post-transaction services (trading and valuation in the secondary market), and product innovations. The reputation of the institution in the market and transactions announced or completed in 2024 are also taken into account. The awards are given with the participation of analysts, corporate heads, and technology experts. The editorial team also considers comments submitted by financial service providers and independent research.
"This is a great achievement for us, confirming the high quality of services and professionalism we provide to our clients every day. This award is the result of the work of the entire team, which constantly strives to deliver innovative and effective solutions in the field of investment banking. Our goal is to continue developing services to fully meet the needs and expectations of our clients," added Monika Karolak, Managing Director at Pekao Investment Banking.
The winners of the competition will be honored at the Global Finance 2025 Investment Bank and Sustainable Finance Awards gala, which will take place on May 13 in London.
Global Finance is a magazine aimed at managers responsible for making strategic decisions. Published since 1987, Global Finance magazine has readers in 189 countries. Its audience includes CEOs, general managers, CFOs, and other managers in international companies and institutions. Global Finance is headquartered in New York, with offices in Milan and London. Every year, it awards the best financial institutions in the world.
Bank Pekao S.A., founded in 1929, is one of the largest financial institutions in the CEE region and the second largest universal bank in Poland, with assets of PLN 334 billion. The bank has the second largest branch network in the country. It is a leader in corporate banking, serving every second among largest corporates in Poland. Pekao holds a prominent position in the market for asset management, brokerage services, and private banking. The diversified business profile of Bank Pekao is supported by a market-leading balance sheet and risk profile, reflected in the lowest risk costs, strong capital ratios, and resilience to macroeconomic conditions (Pekao is the most resilient bank in Europe, taking first place in the stress tests conducted by the EBA in 2023 among 70 banks). Since 1998, Bank Pekao has been listed on the Warsaw Stock Exchange and has been a member of several local indices (including WIG 20 and WIG) as well as international indices (including MSCI EM, Stoxx Europe 600, and FTSE Developed). Pekao is among top dividend-paying companies listed in Warsaw, with a total shareholder pay-out of nearly PLN 20bn over the past 10 years.
