BIS-Simternet's solution partner company, completed Human Resources Management suit and launched it for Yapi Kredi Bank. In this project, Simternet developed the intranet solution on Microsoft Sharepoint Server 2007 and integrated with YKB's Security management software and BIS's HR Management tools. The portal delivers information for more than 16000 YKB users.
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About Yapı Kredi Bank
Headquartered in Istanbul, Yapı Kredi is one of the leading commercial and retail banks in Turkey. Established in 1944 as Turkey’s first nationwide privately-held bank, Yapı Kredi today is the fourth largest private bank in terms of total assets following its legal merger* with Koçbank on 2 October 2006. One of the biggest in the history of the Turkish banking sector, the merger unified Yapı Kredi and Koçbank competencies, projecting the new bank as a premier franchise in Turkey with the right size and scope in order to offer the very best in financial services to its customers.
With total assets of YTL47.9 billion (approx. USD39.6 billion) as of September 2007, the new Yapı Kredi is well positioned with leading positions in credit cards (No 1), assets under management (No 2), non-cash loans (No 1), leasing (No 1), factoring (No 1), private pension funds*** (No 2) and non-life insurance*** (No 1). Concentrating on a customer-focused strategy and service model, the Bank offers its over 14 million customers through 661 branches throughout the country and various alternative distribution channels, a broad range of financial products and services in retail (including credit cards), private, corporate, commercial and SME banking, asset management, leasing, factoring, insurance and brokerage. In addition to its strong domestic presence including its financial subsidiaries, Yapı Kredi owns subsidiary banks in the Netherlands, Germany, Russia and Azerbaijan.
As Turkey’s deepest rooted private bank and strongly recognized retail franchise, Yapı Kredi introduced many firsts in the banking sector leveraging its technological leadership and differentiated banking approach. A pioneer in retail banking and innovation, the Bank introduced Turkish consumers to consumer loans, credit cards, account access cards, ATM's and various other investment products. Yapı Kredi revolutionized the credit market in Turkey by introducing Turkey’s first revolving credit card in 1988; launched Turkey’s leading credit card platform “World” in 2002, maintaining its leadership position since then with 23% issuing volume and 25% outstanding volume market shares today.
Following its merger, Yapı Kredi aims to be the recognized leader in the market in terms of value creation and growth leveraging on the combined strengths of the two banks. The merger will create the basis for continued profitable growth with outstanding risk management under the guidance of a strong local management team and with the dedicated strategic support and know-how of UniCredit.
For more information: www.yapikredi.com.tr