The Bank commenced its operations for the payment of goods purchased through the Internet via payment card.
O.V. Derkach, Chairman of the Board, once again won the Business "Banker of Year" award.
November
Raiffeisen Bank Aval strengthened its position as a leader in the Ukrainian banking system, taking first place in the following categories: volume of the loan-investment portfolio; net assets; authorised capital and number of accounts opened by legal entities.
Raiffeisen Bank Aval implemented the largest salary card project in 2000 with Luhanskteplovoz Holding Company (number of cards issued — 8,000).
Aval issued its 200,000th payment card.
A Four-volume Ukrainian translation of world classics was published in "The Raiffeisen Bank Aval Library".
October
IIntroduction of the Bank's Mobile Banking service for mobile phone users.
September
The Bank has introduced its UAH Aval Express money transfer service, using its own software.
The "Leather Ball" tournament took place under the Bank's patronage, with the participation of 40,000 children's teams.
August
The Bank's loan portfolio reached UAH 2 billion.
July
Aval was the first bank in Ukraine to pay pensions through its card — Onyx Pension.
April
Arthur Andersen conducted its latest audit, which confirmed the Bank's sound financial standing.
According to the results of said audit, the Bank's net worth capital was USD 44,210,000.
