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Arion Bank is playing an important role in driving Ice- land’s economy forward.文件倉With roots dating back to 1930, the bank of ers corporate and retail banking, investment banking, capital markets, trea- sury, asset management and comprehensive wealth man- agement services to compa- nies, institutional investors and individuals.At the core of Arion Bank’sstrategy is the focus on build- ing strong relationships with customers by delivering excel- lent service and tailored solu- tions.Iceland has experienced dra- matic changes since the col- lapse of its i nancial sector in 2008. Despite great advances, the i scal environment remains challenging.Arion Bank is actively contributing to the country’seconomic development as a leading financial institution in Iceland’s domestic i nancial market.“Immediately following the crisis in 2008, we were involved in a game of survival. This characterized our day-to-day operations until 2010, when we formulated our strategy for growth, restructured the bank and a new management team was brought in to take the bank forward,” said H?skuldur H.?lafsson, Arion Bank’s CEO.‘h e revival in the banking sector during the last couple of years has resulted in our resuming what you could call normal banking operations.We continue to have a strong market position on which we will build.”Following the crisis, Iceland’sfinancial sector was able to make headway due to strong government policy and pro- gressive economic decision- making.The relatively small size of the Icelandic economy also made the situation easier 存倉o manage, resulting in a i nancial sector that is well-positioned to take on future challenges.“The fisheries, energy and tourism sectors weathered the storm well,” ?lafsson said. “Ice-land has the benei t of a strong infrastructure, ample natural resources and a high level of education. The foundations are in place for the Icelandic economy to take the necessary steps forward.”h e next step for the small island country is to address its currency controls in a struc- tured and credible manner.?lafsson believes the lessons learned from the crisis, along with the country’s renewed economic drive, makes Iceland an interesting destination for international investors.“We are seeing increased economic interest between our two countries,” he reiterates.“China is of growing impor- tance to Icelandic companies.“We intend for Arion Bank to play an active role in facilitat- ing business between Iceland and China, as we understand the importance of encouraging commerce between our two countries,” continues ?lafsson.“The Free Trade Agreement between Iceland and China will also enable us to strength- en our i nancial, energy, tour- ism and cultural relations.“Arion Bank has established ties with China’s i nancial ser- vices sector,” he explains. “We are keen to see Iceland’s repu- tation as an investment desti- nation gain momentum with international investors.“We are positive about the future of Iceland’s role within the global economy, and intend to build on our strong position as a i nancial leader within the Icelandic market.”.arionbanki.is儲存
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