Maib, recently conducted a strategy refreshment session in Amsterdam, bringing together its top and middle management. The offsite included various sessions led by a top strategy consultant, alongside discussions with leading global banks and fintechs. The three-day program focused on the latest developments in the banking industry, covering key areas such as retail and corporate banking, the opportunities and threats posed by neobanking, and the future of digital ecosystems. Special attention was given to the application of AI and digital solutions, reflecting maib’s commitment to enhancing its digital frontier, particularly through its mobile banking solutions, maibank and maib business.

Last iteration of the offsite

This strategic session marks the continuation of a similar event held two years ago in October 2022, when maib's management team gathered in Amsterdam for an in-depth review of its business strategy. During that session, the focus was on emerging global banking trends, benchmarking maib's performance against international peers, and fostering continuous learning for its leadership team.

Focus on AI and Digital Transformation

This year’s program delved deeply into AI use cases within banking, exploring how generative AI can transform customer engagement, streamline corporate banking processes, and improve data governance. Another key area of focus was the expansion of digital banking services through innovative ecosystems and partnerships. These strategic insights will help maib strengthen its position as a digital leader in the Moldovan market and beyond, laying out a clear roadmap for growth over the next three years.

Giorgi Shagidze, maib CEO, commented:

“The strategy session in Amsterdam is a pivotal moment for maib, bringing together our leadership team with some of the brightest minds in the banking and fintech sectors. It has reinforced our alignment around a shared vision for the future of maib. This unified direction empowers us to continue advancing maib’s digital transformation, deepen our customer-centric approach, and further strengthen our competitive edge. I would like to thank our partners for helping us further discover maib’s potential and our leadership team for their implication and dedication.”

About maib

Maib is the largest bank in Moldova, with a share of 36.1% of deposits and 38.0% of loans of the entire banking system at the end of 2Q 2024. Maib is a disciplined lender with NPL ratio of 1.9% and is well capitalised with CAR of 22.2% as of 30 June 2024. The Bank is of systemic importance to the country, it serves almost a third of the population and is one of the largest private employers in Moldova, with a workforce of over 2,400 people. Since 2018, maib's largest shareholder is a consortium, which includes the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), Invalda INVL, a leading asset management group in the Baltic States, and Horizon Capital, a private investment fund focused on emerging markets.

Recent investor relations releases

• Maib partners with Mastercard to drive AI strategy forward as its digital transformation enters a new phase
• Global Finance names maib the best SME bank in the region
• Successful completion of maib's share buyback programme

Upcoming investor events

• 06 November - 3Q 2023 Financial Results Release and Conference Call
• 03 December - WOOD’s Winter Wonderland EMEA Conference

Contact investor relations

Maib Investor Relations
Evgenii Risovich
Phone: +37368403477
E-mail: Evgenii.Risovich@maib.md

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