OREANDA-NEWS. BKT, a Calik Group affiliate operating in Albania and Kosovo, was selected as the 'Best bank of the Year' three times in a row by the Euromoney Magazine.

Banka Kombetare Tregtare (BKT), a Calik Group affiliate operating in Albania and Kosovo, was presented the 'Best bank of the Year in Albania' award at the "Excellence Awards" organized on July 10 by the Euromoney Magazine in London.

One of the leading magazines in the finance world, Euromoney granted this award to BKT three times in a year. The award was presented to Bank's Chairman Mehmet Usta and General Manager and Board Member Seyhan Pencabligil.

Mehmet Usta, Chairman, commented on the award granted. "BKT, the oldest bank in Albania, joined our Group in 2006 and increased our competitive power in the sector with its financially sustainable and solid statement and the wide range of quality financial products and services offered to customers. I am very proud that recently the international quality awards won by BKT have gained continuity. Clearly, the outstanding effort and work of the management and all employees within our Bank bring customer satisfaction. And these awards are not a coincidence considering all these efforts. I would like to thank all our employees, customers and business partners who contributed to our Bank to win this meaningful and prestigious award."

Seyhan Pencabligil, General Manager and Board Member stated, "Despite challenging environment in the country's economy, we managed to increase our market share in all business segments in line with the vision of our Bank. We will remain committed to contribute to the Albanian economy by financing persons and enterprises engaging in efforts to improve growth and welfare in the country."

Monitoring and evaluating closely the world banking and asset markets for more than 20 years, Euromoney is a leading and prestigious media organ in the word in this field. The position of BKT as an innovative, powerful and leading bank in the Albanian and Kosovo baking sector was confirmed as it was selected 'The Best Bank in Albania'.

As the oldest and second biggest commercial bank in Albania, BKT was selected 'The Best Bank in Albania' by Euromoney, The Banker and EMEA Finance magazines also in 2013. With a \\$2.8bn asset size and \\$2.2bn general deposit as of the first half of 2014, BKT offers services to customers at 86 locations including 62 branches in Albania and 24 branches in Kosovo.