09.04.2009 /Operations Gazprombank registered a Branch in Vladivostok - he Branch located at Uborevich Street, 5, will provide a whole range of bank products and services to corporates and individuals. Opening of the office to service customers is planned for the first decade of May.

09.04.2009 /Bank's Ratings Global Finance Names UkrSibbank the 2009 Best Emerging Markets Bank in Central and Eastern Europe (Ukraine) - "It is the third time now that UkrSibbank is highly rated by Global Finance. It is a proof of strength, market sustainability of the Bank, and its strong support by shareholders, stated Sergiy Naumov, acting Chairman of the Management board of UkrSibbank. This award is of high importance in the current environment, when more than ever customers are demanding superior competence from their financial partners."

09.04.2009 /Who's who Oksana G. Malkina (Vice-President) - Ms. Malkina joined LOCKO-Bank in April, 2009 as Vice-President in charge of Personal Banking. Ms. Malkina's defined increased clients' database, extended line of banking products and development of supreme skills when servicing VIP clients among her top priorities.