tbi bank eyes new bond markets in Romania and Greece

tbi bank has announced its strategic plans for the bond markets in 2025, including potential MREL-eligible bond issuances in Romania and Greece, alongside Bulgaria. The bank aims to raise a total of EUR 60 to 80 million to support its rapid business growth from a regulatory perspective.   The plans include an issuance in Bulgaria in Q1 2025, ranging between 10-20 million euro, followed by a possible pilot issue in the Romanian or Greek market by mid-summer. Another potential issuance in Bulgaria could follow by the end of the year.   “With interest rates expected to decline, investors still have a unique opportunity to secure attractive returns in the bond market. Across Europe, yields on government and corporate bonds have already started to decrease, making investors search for any additional return. Given the strong demand we’ve seen in our past bond issuances, we are confident that our upcoming placements will generate solid interest from professional investors,” says Lukas Tursa, Executive Director, tbi bank.   tbi bank is a challenger bank in South-East Europe and a regional leader in alternative payment solutions, combining financing and shopping services to meet customers’ current needs and future consumer trends. Active in Bulgaria, Romania, Greece, Germany, and Lithuania, tbi bank supports merchants in increasing their sales and consumers to access innovative financial services in a simple and fast digital experience.   Through various digital channels and trusted partnerships with more than 26,000 merchants, tbi bank has a customer base of more than 2 million customers and granted almost 750,000 loans in 2023. In Romania, over 200,000 users are constantly using the shopping app created by tbi bank to offer quick and advantageous access to the best deals in 4 interest-free installments or up to 60 fixed installments. tbi bank’s business model and customer-focused approach have made it the most profitable and efficient bank in the region.