First Investment Bank

First Investment Bank was awarded with third place in the ranking for "Best public company on BSE" by "Dnevnik" newspaper. Apostol Apostolov – Chairman of the Financial Supervision Commission bestowed the prize – a deed and a paving stone, cut in half – to Vassilka Stamatova, Investor Relations Director at First Investment Bank. Vassilka Stamatova expressed her appreciation towards "Dnevnik" for the honor as well as her gratitude to all investors for their significant interest and high opinion of the company. "The award marks the good results of First Investment Bank achieved throughout 2007. It demonstrates the stability of Fibank as an institution.”

First Investment Bank became publicly traded company in June 2007. The listing of its shares on the stock exchange was recognized as the largest IPO in Bulgaria so far.

The financial results from the first quarter of 2008 demonstrate a profit growth of near 50% in comparison with the first quarter of 2007.

First Investment Bank was awarded a prize at the Third Annual Donors’ Conference organized by the Bulgarian Donors’ Forum. Fibank was awarded second prize for the largest volume of financial donations.

First Investment Bank received prizes for its “Super Loan” and for its attractive stand at the “Three Keys” Exhibition - the largest specialized exhibition for constriction and furniture which was held outside Sofia.

The "Super Loan" excited great interest and attracted a lot of customers. First Investment Bank was the first to offer the unique product even in the autumn of 2006. Under this name the bank launched its mortgage overdraft - an exceptionally flexible loan which provides the customer with the opportunity to repay its obligation under his own schedule for a five years’ period or to have a grace period. The “Super Loan” is intended for the purchase of real estate or for covering all types of current needs. At the end of February this year Fibank started a promotion of its “Super Loan” for individuals. The Bank waived the 50 Euro charge for loan applications examination. Each customer – natural person who applies for “Super Loan” before May 31 (including) will be able to take advantage of the preferential conditions.