This year the selection involves 10 companies and one non-governmental organization

United Bulgarian Bank (UBB), part of KBC Group in Bulgaria, has won a consecutive recognition for its strong market performance and for the development of innovative digital solutions within the Bank of the Year competition.

The International rating agency Fitch Ratings confirmed the Long-Term Issuer Default Rating (IDR) of UBB. It continues being 'A-' with Outlook Positive. The rating agency also confirmed the awarded Shareholder Support Rating (SSR) to 'a-' and the Short-term IDR to 'F1'. UBB’s Viability Rating was increased from 'bb’ to 'bb+'.

The forum named “ESG and the production of energy from renewable resources. A challenge or an opportunity?” brought together experts from the energy sector, from UBB, as well as representatives of the senior state administration last week.

Tatyana Ivanova, Executive Director Digitalization, Data and Operations at United Bulgarian Bank and Innovation Leader of KBC Group in Bulgaria was awarded the prize in the Innovations category of Mr. and Mrs. Economy Contest for Kate, the personal digital assistant in the UBB Mobile app.