19.12.2006 /Investing VTB, Standard Bank Plc and Fortis Bank SA/NV act as Mandated Lead Arrangers for USD 55 mio Syndicated term loan facility for CJSC "First Ukrainian International Bank" - This transaction is an extension and increase of the syndicated loan signed by FUIB in December 2005 in the amount of USD 40 mln.

19.12.2006 /Investing VTB and UniCredit Group act as Mandated Lead Arrangers and Bookrunners for USD 25 mio Syndicated term loan facility for Sviaz-Bank - The loan has a maturity of 12 months and pays a margin of 3.25% p.a.