09.09.2021

Bank Austria wins the “Financial Adviser Diversity in Finance Award 2021” for accessible service offerings during the Corona crisis

  • Another success after the “Highly Commended” recognition last year
  • Numerous international awards in recent years underline UniCredit Bank Austria's leading role in accessibility and inclusion


UniCredit Bank Austria yesterday won the main prize in the category “Diversity and Inclusion Initiative of the Year” at the Financial Times Group's “Diversity in Finance Awards 2021” with its outstanding disability management and barrier-free financial services, which are unique in Europe. The support of customers and employees through accessible online services and remote workplaces during the Corona pandemic was particularly highlighted. 

Robert Zadrazil, CEO of UniCredit Bank Austria: “We are very pleased that our engagement in inclusion and accessible financial services is being noticed and recognized far beyond our borders. After winning several important national and international awards in recent years, this victory again proves the consistent implementation of our goal as a company to take a leading position in inclusion and accessibility.”

About Financial Adviser Diversity in Finance Awards
The publication “Financial Adviser” belongs to the Financial Times publisher group and was launched in 1987. Since 2019 Financial Adviser is giving the “Diversity in Finance Awards” to celebrate individuals who have demonstrated their support for minority groups and promoted and inspired those who are otherwise under-represented, as well as recognising companies whose policies, schemes or initiatives encourage and enable diversity in the workplace. See all winners under https://events.bizzabo.com/283621/page/1840227/shortlist-2021 


Enquiries:    
UniCredit Bank Austria Media Relations
Volker Moser, Tel.: +43 (0) 5 05 05-52854;
E-Mail: volker.moser@unicreditgroup.at