Raiffeisen Bank International Forms Strategic Partnership with ODDO BHF

RBI and ODDO BHF join forces to enhance equity sales and research, offering expanded stock market access for corporate clients in Austria and Central and Eastern Europe.

Raiffeisen Bank International (RBI) and ODDO BHF, a Franco-German group, have announced a strategic partnership aimed at enhancing equity sales and research for Austria and Central and Eastern Europe. This collaboration will allow RBI's corporate clients to leverage ODDO BHF's distribution capabilities in the stock market, providing access to a vast network of over 800 institutional investors in Europe and the US.

As part of the partnership, RBI's entire equity sales and institutional equity research team will join the ODDO BHF platform. The goal is to maintain a leading position in research for Austrian issuers, expand the universe in CEE, and tap into the expertise of a network of over 80 analysts. RBI's corporate clients will continue to receive support for equity transactions from its headquarters in Vienna and the network banks in the region.

ODDO BHF, known for its wealth management services, recently appointed Mischa Tschopp, a former senior Credit Suisse figure, as head private wealth manager for the German client business. Meanwhile, RBI also offers private banking and wealth management as part of its offerings.

This partnership signifies a significant step for RBI's corporate clients, providing them with enhanced access to the equity market and research capabilities. It also demonstrates ODDO BHF's commitment to expanding its presence in the region and strengthening its position as a leading player in the equity market.

The collaboration between RBI and ODDO BHF is expected to bring about mutual benefits for both parties, as well as provide valuable opportunities for RBI's corporate clients to tap into ODDO BHF's extensive distribution network and research expertise.