KBC

KBC

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+1.00 -55
Industry: Commercial Banks
Listing country: Belgium
Year added: 2018

KBC Group NV was established in 1998 through the amalgamation of three institutions: Kredietbank, ABB Insurance, and CERA Bank. Its global headquarters are situated in Brussels, Belgium. The business operations of KBC Group are diversified across five key segments: Retail Banking is a significant segment for the group, where it provides a variety of banking services to individuals and small to medium-sized enterprises, particularly in Belgium and across several countries in Central and Eastern Europe. Corporate Banking is another major division, servicing large corporate clients and multinational companies with tailored financial solutions. In the sphere of Asset Management, KBC Group caters to both retail and institutional clients, managing investments on their behalf. The Insurance segment of the group offers a wide spectrum of products, including life, health, and car insurance policies. Lastly, Market Activities encompass the bank's trading and market operations performed on its own account. Prominent brands forming part of KBC Group are KBC Bank, its principal banking entity in Belgium and other select markets; ČSOB which operates as a significant financial player in the Czech Republic and Slovakia; and K&H Bank, which holds a lead banking position in Hungary. While Belgium remains the home and core market for KBC's products and services, the group also marks a substantial footprint in various Central and Eastern European nations, including the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Bulgaria, and Ireland, thereby reinforcing its international business portfolio. (Powered by AI)

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