Pohjola becomes intermediary for state payment transfers
(Thomson Reuters ONE) -
Press release, 30 November 2011
Pohjola Bank plc has been chosen as the primary intermediary of the Finnish
state's payment transfers, having been acting as a secondary intermediary until
now. The competitive bidding process organised by the State Treasury was
completed today.
The competitive bidding included all services related to the transfer of
payments and invoices, paying particular attention to service quality. Some new
elements were added, such as electronic contract management and introduction of
an online invoicing portal.
- This is a welcome acknowledgement that OP-Pohjola Group's services are
comprehensive enough to meet the needs of the biggest of customers, says Anne-
Mari Tyrkkö, Senior Vice President at OP-Pohjola Group.
The previous contracts were made for four years, but this one is for seven years
with an option to extend it by 12 months. The new contract period begins on 1
December 2012.
For more information, please contact: Senior Vice President Anne-Mari Tyrkkö,
tel. +358 (0)10 252 3355
OP-Pohjola Group is Finland's leading financial services group providing a
unique range of banking, investment and insurance services. The Group has the
mission of promoting the sustainable prosperity, well-being and security of its
owner-members, customers and operating regions through its local presence. Its
objective is to offer the best and most versatile package of loyal customer
benefits on the market. OP-Pohjola Group consists of some 200 member cooperative
banks and the Group's central institution, OP-Pohjola Group Central Cooperative,
with its subsidiaries and closely-related companies, the largest of which is the
listed company Pohjola Bank plc. With a staff of more than 12,000, OP-Pohjola
Group posted consolidated earnings of 575 million euros before tax in 2010 and
had total assets of 84 billion euros on 31 December 2010. The group has over
four million customers.
www. op.fi
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