History
• In 1966 Privredna banka Zagreb d.d. (PBZ) was founded and is the legal successor of the Bank of the National Republic of Croatia, founded in 1962. • In the year 1989 the bank became a joint-stock company. • After the successful privatization in December 1999, Banca Commerciale Italiana (BCI) bought 66.3% of the shares of Privredna banka Zagreb d.d., and the State Agency for Insurance of Savings Deposits and Rehabilitation of Banks retained a share of 25% plus two shares. • In 2000, Banca Commerciale Italiana (BCI) became part of Gruppo Intesa. • In 2000, PBZ started implementing internet banking. • In the year 2000, Krapinsko – zagorska banka was annexed to Privredna banka Zagreb • During 2002, a minority share (20.88%) owned by Privredna banka Zagreb d.d. was acquired by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD). • In the 2004, Privredna banka Zagreb d.d. and Riadria Bank were merged. • In 2005, Privredna banka Laguna banka was added to the bank. • In January 2006, card operations of Privredna banka Zagreb d.d. and PBZ American Express were integrated into a new company called PBZ Card d.o.o. which is today the leading card institution in the country. • With the merger of two large Italian banks in 2007, Banca Intesa and Sanpaolo IMI, Privredna banka Zagreb d.d. becomes a member of the Intesa Sanpaolo Group. • In 2012, Međimurska banka d.d. was merged with Privredna banka Zagreb d.d. • In June 2015, by acquiring a stake (20.88%) from the EBRD, Intesa Sanpaolo increases its majority ownership stake in Privredna banka Zagreb d.d. to 97.47%. • In July 2015, Privredna banka Zagreb d.d. took over the majority share package of Intesa Sanpaolo Banka d.d. Bosnia and Herzegovina, and in 2017 takes over 51% of the share capital of Bank Intesa Sanpaolo d.d. in Slovenia (former Banka Koper d.d.). • In 2018, Privredna banka Zagreb d.d. took over and merged Veneto banka d.d. • In 2022, PBZ stambena štedionica was merged with its parent bank Privredna banka Zagreb d.d. == Prizes and awards ==
Prizes and awards
• Euromoney Awards for excellence 2021 – award for the best bank in Croatia • Global Finance Award 2021 – award for the best bank in Croatia • "Golden Kuna" of the Croatian Chamber of Commerce - the most prestigious domestic award • Certificate Best employer in 2021 in accordance with the criteria of the ISF standard and employee respect - "ISF white standard Employee respect" • Employer partner certificate awarded by Selectio Solutions d.o.o. • People's Voice Award 2021 – one of the categories of the Best Employer brand Awards Adria • Friend of students certificate - awarded by the eSTUDENT student association • Global Finance Award 2022 – award for the best bank in Croatia • Woman's Choice Award – award for the best bank in Croatia • Best employer certificate for 2022 - in accordance with the ISF white© Employee standard • Employer partner certificate for 2022 - awarded by the company Selectio Solutions d.o.o. • Best Employer Brand Awards 2022 in the Banking sector category • The Golden Index in the Scholarships category is awarded by the eSTUDENT association == PBZ in numbers ==