OREANDA-NEWS. Aktif Bank that made a distinguished name for itself in the banking sector with its innovations and business model defined as "New Generation Banking" was recently awarded in Europe. EFMA, one of the most important institutions in EU finance and banking sector, awarded the Bank's new project "Aktif Nokta" with first prize. Aktif Bank that outpaced the world giants in this great organization was already named as the "World's Most Innovative Bank" by outperforming its rivals such as HSBC, Barclays and Lombart in Financial World Innovation Awards.

And with Aktif Nokta Project that reached a wide distribution network in short time as a project developed exclusively for small scale enterprises; Aktif Bank, the pioneer name of new generation banking, was deemed worthy of the first prize in "Physical Distribution" category at EFMA (European Financial Management & Marketing Association) Awards.

The rivals of Aktif Bank, which won the first prize by outpacing not just the large and successful names of Turkey but the world, were Alior Bank, Citi Bank, Intesa Sanpaolo and Jyske Bank. Aktif Bank became the only Turkish Bank that received an award in this important organization of European Union that many other Turkish banks had applied for. Thus it added a new one to its many international awards taken from the prestigious organizations around the world.

With the ceremony held in Le Meurice Hotel, Paris, Aktif Bank CEO and General Manager Dr. Onder Halisdemir took the award on behalf of Aktif Bank. Halisdemir expressed their happiness for their services, which are offered to facilitate the lives of their customers in line with their innovative perspective since the first day they began their journey, to be rewarded not just with successful financial results but also to be recognized with such prestigious awards in the international awards. "Aktif Bank is the symbol of innovation and dynamism in the sector." said Halisdemir.