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Address of International Investment Bank

Address of International Investment Bank

Due to US sanctions and the designation of International Investment Bank in the US OFAC SDN list, the Bank is currently deprived of the ability to conduct financial operations. Due to the de-facto termination of Hungary's membership in International Investment Bank, IIB has exhausted basis for further operations from its headquarters in Budapest and in the European Union. The Bank has commenced a relocation of its operations and functions of its headquarters from Hungary to Russia. The…  Read more
Fitch Ratings keeps IIB rating as investment grade

Fitch Ratings keeps IIB rating as investment grade

Following the decision of S&P Global that affirmed the long-term credit rating of International Investment Bank at “A-“ level with a negative outlook, on March 9, 2022 Fitch Ratings reviewed the institution’s long-term credit rating assigning “BBB” with a negative outlook. The decision affirms IIB’s average credit rating at investment grade. It is currently at par with a sovereign credit rating of Hungary, one of its main shareholder states. Despite a number of public announcements made by…  Read more
S&P Global affirms long-term rating of International Investment Bank  at

S&P Global affirms long-term rating of International Investment Bank at "A-" level

On March 9, 2022, international credit rating agency S&P Global affirmed long-term rating of International Investment Bank at “A-“. Among the main factors underpinning the decision, S&P indicates the solid capital position, comprehensive liquidity buffers and the special status of IIB as an international financial institution. Taking into account public statements of some European member states of the Bank regarding their possible withdrawal from IIB amid unfolding geopolitical events, the…  Read more
IIB extends support of the international expansion of Bulgarian business: the Bank provided a loan to Eurohold Bulgaria AD

IIB extends support of the international expansion of Bulgarian business: the Bank provided a loan to Eurohold Bulgaria AD

International Investment Bank and Eurohold Bulgaria AD have concluded a new bilateral agreement for a seven-year loan of EUR 7 million to further support the international development of the Group's business, including in IIB member states. Founded in 1995, Eurohold Group is one of the largest diversified holding companies in Bulgaria and Central and South-Eastern Europe. Its strategic interests cover such priority sectors as insurance, financial and investment services, energy, sale and…  Read more
Strengthening and development of Russian-Hungarian cooperation: IIB delegation took part in the 14th plenary meeting of the bilateral IGC

Strengthening and development of Russian-Hungarian cooperation: IIB delegation took part in the 14th plenary meeting of the bilateral IGC

On November 26, 2021, in Obninsk (Russian Federation), within the framework of strengthening of interstate cooperation, the 14th plenary meeting of the Russian-Hungarian Intergovernmental Commission on Economic Cooperation was held. IIB has been a member of the Russian-Hungarian IGC since 2016, when Hungary returned to the Bank as a member state. The event was chaired by the Minister of Health of the Russian Federation Mikhail Murashko and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade of Hungary…  Read more