Raiffeisenbanken Hollabrunn and Stockerau: On the way to cooperation?

Raiffeisenbanken Hollabrunn and Stockerau: On the way to cooperation?

In the past few weeks, the future of the Raiffeisen banks in Hollabrunn and Stockerau has been discussed. The two banks, represented by their directors Walter Pamperl and Johann Schreiber from Hollabrunn as well as Peter Karlik and Uschi Paul from Stockerau, consider bundling their strength and developing closer cooperation. It is important to emphasize that these talks do not aim to reduce jobs or services. "We have the conversations out of a strength, have visions and look ahead," assure the managing directors.

According to director Karlik, the committees of both banks have decided to explore the possibilities of increased cooperation. The aim is to cope with the constantly increasing legal requirements through better cooperation in the administrative area. The chance of a joint appearance on the market and the strengthening of digitization are also on the agenda. The managers emphasize that there is no economic pressure and that they want to complete this process by the end of next year.

personnel aspects and structural adjustments

For the customers of the two banks, it is guaranteed that nothing will change on the existing range of services. The banks see themselves as a strong partner for people in the region, which is very important to them. Another point of the considerations concerns the recruitment of new employees. In view of the impending retirement of the BabyBoomer generation, close cooperation could also be an advantage here.

Important structural changes in the Hollabrunn district, such as the planned changeover of the banking points in Glaubendorf and Ravelsbach to self -service in the coming year, are independent of these merger talks. This decision was made two years ago and has nothing to do with the current considerations for cooperation.

The Raiffeisen banks Stockerau and Hollabrunn want to continue to emphasize that their customers are always the focus. "It is a good time window to think about such developments," said the final assessment of those responsible.