Hungary’s Largest Bank OTP Considers Full Russia Exit as It Eyes Baltic Expansion
OTP said it cut Russian staff 25% and branches 40% as it weighs an exit while seeking approval for its Luminor acquisition.
- Hungary's OTP is reviewing its strategy in Russia and considering a complete withdrawal, Chief Executive Officer Péter Csányi told Bloomberg.
- Since 2022, OTP Group has reduced its Russian workforce by 25 per cent and branch network by 40 per cent, though the Russian operation remains profitable with $635 million in annual profit.
- Bloomberg reported OTP customers included Gazprom entities, yet the bank stated an internal review found no evidence of sanctions breaches after reviewing all euro payments for compliance.
- In July, OTP agreed to acquire Luminor Holding from DNB and Blackstone, a deal that would increase the bank's assets by more than 10 per cent and strengthen its European position.
- The bank expects the review to be completed by the end of 2026, though it previously stated selling its Russian business is "practically impossible," constraining exit options.
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Hungary’s Largest Bank OTP Considers Full Russia Exit as It Eyes Baltic Expansion
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Hungary's largest OTP bank may completely withdraw from Russia
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