Expansion in growth markets
The group spread its presence in CEE with its expansion into Ukraine, and it has pushed into Central Asia with acquisitions in Kazakistan, Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan.
Merger with Capitalia
UniCredit strengthen its position in the Italian market thanks to the integration with the Capitalia group - formed in 2002 out of a combination of the Bancaroma Group and the Bibop-Carine Group. Also Banco di Sicilia, MCC and Fineco are part of the Group.