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PRODEXPO SERBIA | 9th Serbian Real Estate and Infrastructure Development Conference

PRODEXPO SERBIA | 9th Serbian Real Estate and Infrastructure Development Conference

TGI Group International organizes Prodexpo Serbia | 9th Serbian Real Estate and Infrastructure Development Conference, which will be held on Thursday 25th April 2024 at the Metropol Palace Belgrade.  Early Bird available until February 29 Topics: Why does real estate investing make sense during uncertain times? EXPO 2027 – Bringing the whole world to Serbia….

Proposal for Improving E-Leasing

Proposal for Improving E-Leasing

On March 5, FIC and Association of Leasing Companies in Serbia (ALCS) approached the Serbian Business Register Agency (SBRA) to plead for reducing the cost of the digitalized procedure for registration of leased vehicles which is currently in the test phase. In particular, it was outlined that the price determined for providing the authorization for…

Proposal on E-Identification

Proposal on E-Identification

On April 29, FIC approached the Trade and Telecommunications Ministry to propose easing the procedures for issuing the medium level electronic identification schemes, in particular to exclude the requirement of physical presence of the client. It is in line with the Draft Amendments to the Law on Electronic Document and Identification that envisages issuing of…

Proposals for the RE and Construction

Proposals for the RE and Construction

On December 10, FIC sent to the new Minister of Construction, Transport and Infrastructure the proposals for recovery of the real estate and infrastructure industry in the context of the coronavirus crisis. The proposals were accompanied by the relevant White Book positions. As a reminder, FIC sent a similar set of proposals for this area…

Proposals on Neon Signs on Facades

Proposals on Neon Signs on Facades

FIC approached the Construction Ministry and City of Belgrade with a suggestion to resolve the problems related to the corporate features on the facades. In a letter on April 15, FIC outlined that tenants request unreasonable indemnities from companies for putting the neon signs on the facades. The problem stems from the amendments of the…

Push Against Risk in Banking

Push Against Risk in Banking

On March 1, FIC and AmCham sent to the Prime Minister and President a joint initiative aimed at reducing risk stemming from different interpretations related to the collection of fees for loan calculation and collection of premiums of National Housing Loan Corporation (NKOSK). Inconsistency of the interpretation jeopardizes legal certainty, inducing huge costs to the…

PwC Serbia “ESG Leader” – Contest for Sustainable Business Leaders

PwC Serbia “ESG Leader” – Contest for Sustainable Business Leaders

Our member, PwC Serbia announces the ‘ESG Leaders’ contest with the aim of recognizing and rewarding organizations and individuals who excel in the field of ESG. This includes developing strategic visions for sustainable development, implementing innovative and environmentally friendly solutions, or creating educational programs that contribute to social and economic green transformation. The competition is…

Raiffeisen Banka a.d. Beograd successfully closed acquisition of Crédit Agricole Srbija A.D. Novi Sad

Raiffeisen Banka a.d. Beograd successfully closed acquisition of Crédit Agricole Srbija A.D. Novi Sad

  Belgrade, April 1st, 2022 – Raiffeisen banka a.d. Beograd announces that it has, upon receiving necessary approvals from the National Bank of Serbia and relevant regulatory bodies, successfully closed the acquisition of 100 per cent of the shares of Crédit Agricole Srbija (Crédit Agricole Srbija A.D. Novi Sad and CA Leasing Srbija d.o.o.) from…

Raiffeisen Banka a.d. Beograd Successfully Merged with RBA Banka a.d. Novi Sad

Raiffeisen Banka a.d. Beograd Successfully Merged with RBA Banka a.d. Novi Sad

“This mutual journey has lasted a year and has confirmed the great potential for synergy and the complementary nature of the business models of the two banks. It would have been impossible to bring it to an end without the teams of our staff, their expertise and energy invested into the success of the joint…

Raiffeisen Banka Actively Taking Part in the Switch Towards Green Economy

Raiffeisen Banka Actively Taking Part in the Switch Towards Green Economy

Raiffeisen banka has introduced investment loans for the purchase of solar panels intended for micro and small enterprises and entrepreneurs into its product offer. The maximum repayment period is ten years, with a grace period of up to 12 months. Jelena Aksić, Member of the Managing Board of Raiffeisen banka in charge of Retail Banking,…