Raiffeisen Bank International sees no signs of Russian expropriation
by@Reuters
Summary
Raiffeisen Bank International (RBI) CEO Michael Hoellerer announced that the bank currently sees no signs of expropriation of its Russian business, despite ongoing challenges in attempting to sell the division. Hoellerer acknowledged the risks of compulsory administration, particularly following Russia's recent moves to place local operations of Western companies like Metro under state administration, citing actions by "unfriendly" countries as a factor. RBI has been contemplating a withdrawal since the onset of Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022, although such a divestment would involve navigating complex regulatory requirements from Russian authorities.
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Michael Hoellerer: Michael Hoellerer serves as CEO of Raiffeisen Bank International. He has stated that the bank currently sees no direct indications of expropriation of its Russian business from Russian authorities. Hoellerer has also emphasized the bank's strong desire to exit Russia at the earliest opportunity while acknowledging broader risks to Western companies operating there. Raiffeisen Bank International: Raiffeisen Bank International is an Austrian banking group with operations across Central and Eastern Europe. It continues to run its Russian subsidiary despite ongoing efforts to exit the market following Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine. The bank is currently assessing risks to its Russian assets amid heightened geopolitical tensions in the region. Corporate Exit Pressures: Western banks operating in Russia since 2022 have faced complex regulatory hurdles and required approvals for any divestment of their local businesses. Geopolitical Developments: Russia has recently placed the local operations of several Western companies under state administration, citing hostile actions by unfriendly countries.
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