GOLD SPONSOR

Evolving along with the cooperative movements that were also developing in different countries throughout the world, public banking started in Turkey with the establishment of Halkbank. The bank provided loan services via the People’s Funds; financed between 1938 and 1950. After 1950, Halkbank was authorized to directly open branches and grant loans to customers. By the beginning of 1964, Halkbank had embarked upon an ambitious program where it increased capital and became more active by establishing a nationwide network of branches. The result was a progressive rise in the bank’s deposit and lending volumes. In the banking industry, Halkbank became the first bank for the middle class and its representatives in the economy, i.e., tradesmen, artisans, and small businesses. Halkbank’s basic loan policy was primarily based on facilitating loans to this demographic and improving the conditions for using them; the Bank added services each year, reaching an important position in the banking industry. Türkiye Öğretmenler Bankası (Töbank) in 1992; Sümerbank in 1993; and Etibank in 1998 were all transferred to Halkbank. In 2000, public banks began the restructuring process necessary to operate in line with the requirements of modern banking and international competition, and to prepare for privatization. Today, Halkbank serves its clients through nationwide branches, offices, special transaction offices and with foreign reresentatives. As bank with a mission, Halkbank will continue to support the tradesmen, artisans, and SMEs who are the foundation of Turkey, as well as all entrepreneurs who contribute to investment and employment, with a modern banking approach. Halkbank will continue to be known as one of the industry’s strongest and most reputable institutions.

GOLD SPONSOR

For nearly 50 years, we’ve been using our technology and expertise to make payments safer, simpler and smarter. We don’t issue cards, but we do make payments happen around the clock, around the world. We believe it pays to give back. Through our philanthropy and payment innovations, we’re making a positive impact in communities around the world.

COMMUNICATION SPONSOR

Turkcell is a converged telecommunication and technology services provider, founded and headquartered in Turkey. It serves its customers with voice, data, TV and value-added consumer and enterprise services on mobile and fixed networks. Mobile communication in Turkey began when Turkcell commenced operations in February 1994. Turkcell then signed a 25-year GSM license contract with the Ministry of Transportation on April 27, 1998. Since then, it has continuously increased the variety of its services based on mobile voice and data communication, as well as on its quality levels, and as a result, its number of subscribers. Turkcell’s shares have been traded on the Borsa Istanbul (BIST) and New York Stock Exchanges (NYSE) since July 11, 2000, and it is the only Turkish company to be listed on the latter exchange. Turkcell is also quoted on the Borsa Istanbul Sustainability Index. Turkcell’s target has been to become an integrated communication and technology services player in the region, operating a converged mobile and fixed network platform and offering a wide range of innovative products and services. Turkcell believes that it is important to offer our consumer and corporate customers the full range of our mobile, fixed and broadband services to meet their expectations.

SILVER SPONSOR

In 1997, DenizBank was acquired by the Zorlu Holding in the form of a banking license from the Privatization Administration. Undergoing three shareholder changes and done public offering in its short history, the Bank was acquired in October 2006 by Dexia, one of the leading financial groups of Europe. Later on, being subject to the biggest one-time investment made by Russia in Turkey, DenizBank started to serve under the umbrella of Sberbank, one of the biggest banks in the world, as of September 28, 2012. Finally, the Bank’s shares were transferred to Emirates NBD as of August 2019, again one of the leading institutions in its region. In the frame of corporate identity projects, DenizBank implemented a “back-to-life” program covering recruitment and opening new branches, by preparing a five-year strategic plan in 1997. The bank supported this process by acquiring some of the bank branches under the control of Saving Deposit Insurance Fund and including Tarişbank to the group at the end of 2002. During this period, DenizBank acquired banks in Austria and Russia in addition to its factoring, financial leasing, investment and portfolio management companies in order to perfect the range of its existing banking products and services. Besides, DenizBank took over the Retail Banking Department of CitiBank as of July 1, 2013 together with its more than 600 thousand customers and around 1,400 employees.

SILVER SPONSOR

Finansbank A.Ş was found on October 26, 1987 with a paid-in capital of USD 4 million. The bank was differentiated from other banks established at the same time in terms of both its main philosophy and its view of banking, and has become a success story brought to life by professional bankers where smart banking is performed. Finansbank A.Ş is the first private bank that went public. With its shares beginning to be traded on February 3, 1990, it has become a model in the sector. Right after opening four domestic branches Finansbank A.Ş took over Privatbank Geneve S.A. (PBG) operating in Switzerland and changed its name to FB Suisse S.A. In 1991 it participated with Emlak Bankası, Vakıfbank and Banque Worms in the establishment of Banque du Bosphore in France. Finansbank Holland started its operations in 1994, Finansbank Russia in 1997, and Finansbank Romania was opened in 2000. QNB Finansbank Financial Services Group includes QNB Finansleasing, QNB Finansportfoy, QNB Finansinvest, QNB Finansfaktoring, Cigna Finans Retirement and Life Inc., the technology firm IBTech, eFinans and Hemenal Finansman Inc.with its employees sharing creativity, leadership, respect and loyalty, all values of “US”, QNB Finansbank continues to offer creative, swift and simple solutions to the financial needs of its customers.

SILVER SPONSOR

Headquartered in İstanbul and established in 1950 with the support of World Bank and the Central Bank of Turkey and shareholding of private commercial banks, Türkiye Sınai Kalkınma Bankası (TSKB) is Turkey’s first privately-owned development and investment bank. Since the day it was founded, TSKB has been supporting Turkey’s sustainable growth with its deep knowledge and experience as well as the broad array of corporate banking, investment banking, and consultancy services that it provides its customers. Through financial subsidiaries offering real estate and sustainability solutions, TSKB also adds value to its customers’ investments. Ever since its inception, TSKB has been engaging in business partnerships with supranational financial institutions, international development agencies, and banks and financial institutions all over the world through which it brings qualified and themed global funds together with investments undertaken by the Turkish business world. With a wide range of credit options that include corporate lending, project finance, and much more, TSKB provides financing support to sustainable investment projects in many different sectors. At the same time and in its capacity as an effective investment bank, TSKB also gives its customers the benefit of its international-class investment banking experience with products and services that have been carefully crafted to meet their specific needs.

SILVER SPONSOR

VakıfBank was first established with an initial capital of 50 million TL on the 11th of January 1954 and later started operating on the 13th of April 1954, for the purpose of best utilizing the foundations’ monies. Besides, VakıfBank aims at contributing to the savings of the country with the modern banking practices and utilizing them according to the requirements of the economic development. As of June 30, 2019, VakıfBank is the sixth largest bank in Turkey in terms of asset size. Since its very first date of foundation, VakıfBank continues its activities towards the growth and development of the country’s economy, and the integration with the world economy pursuant to the provisions of its private law. VakıfBank has been reaching out its corporate and individual customers in a most efficient manner through its internet and telephone banking services. As of June 30, 2019, VakıfBank undertakes a leading role in the financing of domestic and foreign trade through 951 branches, 4,209 ATMs and 315,631 units of POS that constitute its alternative distribution channels. VakıfBank has three international branches located in New York, Bahrain and Arbil. In addition, VakıfBank operates in Austria with a subsidiary, VakıfBank International AG, which has branches in Vienna, Cologne and Frankfurt.

BRONZE SPONSOR

Believe in the necessity to take an active role in building the future in order to shape the future. In our opinion, the essential requirement in the production is the “added value.” And this added value must be “SUSTAINABLE” in order to be beneficial to the entire ecosystem. Our basic principle is the “SUSTAINABLE ADDED VALUE.” We have been using this belief as the base in all of our activities that we have been continuing since 1996. Sistem Consulting Team, which is made up of the individuals that have expertise and experience in their fields and, most importantly, that have the knowledge to steer the sector, is taking an active role in the development activities that will carry our country, sector, and ecosystem to future. All of the consulting, certified public accounting, legal, taxational, audit, independent audit, accounting management, technical payrolling, and training solutions, which focus on improving the corporate performance, improve thanks to the synergy that we created with our customers. Besides these main headings, we are also working meticulously in the fields of Technology Development Zone Regulations Consulting, Regulatory Consulting in R&D, and the relevant State Support and Incentive Consulting (TEYDEB, EU Funds, Santez, etc…) that make us one of the most important addresses in the venturing operations. In connection with the solutions that will be beneficial to the organizations, we are closely monitoring and extending the activities of the relevant public agencies. In all of the operations conducted by the multinational companies that are intending to invest in Turkey, we are on our duty as a competent team with its significant experience in the regulations and processes.

BRONZE SPONSOR

Troy is a card payment system established and operated by Bankalararası Kart Merkezi A.Ş. (Interbank Card Center – “BKM”). BKM was authorized by the BRSA on March 31, 2016 for the establishment of a card payment system and its TROY activities. In addition, BKM was authorized by the CBTR on March 10, 2016, as per the applicable laws, for its payment system operation activities.

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