Bank EKI Cooperative | August 16, 2024
Bank EKI Genossenschaft can once again present successful figures for the first half of 2024 and further consolidate its position as a customer-oriented regional bank. This is mainly thanks to growth in customer deposits and customer loans.
Energy-related optimizations are to be carried out at the headquarters in Interlaken.Photo: zvg
The balance sheet total reached 1,677.4 million francs as of June 30, the cooperative announced. This is 31.5 million francs or 1.9 percent higher than at the end of 2023. The high-quality growth in customer loans continued in the first half of 2024 (plus 33.4 million francs or 2.6 percent). Bank EKI can also record pleasing growth of 13.6 million francs or 1.2 percent in customer deposits. The deposit volume has increased by 37.6 million francs or 8.4 percent since the beginning of the year.
Investments in sustainability
Bank EKI customers with a valid building energy certificate from the cantons (GEAK) of class AD or a Minergie certificate benefit from an interest reduction of 0.05 to 0.10 percent when taking out a new mortgage or extending their mortgage. Bank EKI is also currently examining various projects in connection with the GEAK+. For example, clarifications are underway regarding the renewal of heating and cooling generation, as well as the installation of photovoltaics on the roof of the headquarters in Interlaken. In addition, a car-sharing vehicle has been available to the population since this spring. The idea of eDrive reflects the cooperative spirit of the bank.
Successful insurance division soon in modern premises
The planned energy-related optimizations at the headquarters and the very positive growth in the insurance sector have prompted those responsible to modernize the insurance office at Rosenstrasse 3 accordingly. Armin Häsler, Head of Insurance, and his team are looking forward to welcoming the numerous customers towards the end of the year in an inviting atmosphere.
New Head of Finance
With Max Schenk from Merligen, the Board of Directors has elected an accomplished and experienced professional as the new Head of Finance. He succeeds Roland Donzé, who will take over the role of Bank Manager from January 1, 2026. Max Schenk will take up his position at Bank EKI on November 1, 2024.
