01 December 2016

Doha, Qatar: Commercial Bank, Qatar’s first private bank, has launched a highly competitive mortgage loan campaign to help customers manage their existing mortgage obligations with other banks.

Until the end of the year, customers can enjoy a very competitive mortgage interest rate starting from 3.75% p.a. (2.02% flat), with the flexibility to merge loan obligations from other banks under one loan from Commercial Bank, with just one monthly instalment. Customers also receive discounts on other associated fees during the campaign period and complimentary fire insurance on the provided security.

Mr. Martin Leong, AGM Retail & Consumer Banking said: “Commercial Bank’s mortgage offer is one of the best currently available. It is a limited offer, so customers should act fast to see how we can help them take advantage of this great deal, save them money, and make their combined repayments easier to manage.”

Commercial Bank puts its customers first with innovative products and services to meet their needs. The Bank’s specialist mortgage team is well prepared to help customers with their enquiries and their local knowledge and expertise ensures a great customer experience.

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For more information, please contact:

Qatari media                                                             

Ibrahim Al-Emadi                                                                   

Head of Corporate Communications                         

Commercial Bank                                                                  

Tel: +974 4475 4748                                                  

Email: ibrahim.alemadi@cbq.qa

About Commercial Bank

Commercial Bank has total assets of QAR 123.9 billion as at 30 Sep 2016. As a full service commercial bank, the Bank offers a full range of corporate, retail and investment banking services as well as owning and operating exclusive Diners Club franchises in Qatar and Oman. The Bank’s countrywide network includes 31 full service branches and 175 ATMs.

Profitable every year since incorporation in 1974, continual investment in technology and human capital, together with a strong capital base, provides a solid foundation for continued growth. A successful diversification strategy has expanded Commercial Bank’s GCC footprint through strategic partnerships with associated banks, the National Bank of Oman (NBO) in Oman and United Arab Bank (UAB) in the UAE. NBO, the second largest bank in Oman with total assets of OMR 3.5 billion as at 30 Sep 2016, has 60 conventional branches and 6 Islamic branches in Oman and 1 branch each in Egypt, Abu Dhabi and Dubai. UAB is headquartered in Sharjah, with total assets of AED 22.5 billion as at 30 Sep 2016, and operates 22 branches across the emirates in the UAE. Building on the successful execution of the Bank’s expansion strategy to date, Commercial Bank completed the acquisition of a majority stake in Alternatifbank in Turkey in July 2013.

Commercial Bank enjoys strong credit ratings of (A2) from Moody’s, (A+) from Fitch, and (BBB+) from Standard & Poor’s. The Bank is listed on the Qatar Exchange and was the first Qatari bank to list its Global Depository Receipts (GDRs) on the London Stock Exchange. Commercial Bank’s Swiss Franc bond issuance in December 2010, listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange, was the first public bond issuance by a Qatari bank in Switzerland.  Commercial Bank’s latest bond issuance in June 2014 and June 2016 are listed on the Irish Stock Exchange.

Commercial Bank was awarded “SME Bank of the Year” for 2016 by The Asian Banker based on its wide-ranging achievements over the past three years, specialised team and customer focused products and services for SMEs. Commercial Bank also won the “Best Contact Centre” award at The Gulf Customer Experience Awards 2015 for outstanding customer service. In recognition of its CSR activities benefitting the Qatari community, Commercial Bank was awarded the “Best CSR Report”, at the Corporate Social Responsibility awards ceremony for organisations in Qatar

The Bank is dedicated to supporting Qatar’s community and social infrastructure through Corporate Social Responsibility programmes and sponsorship of various events. Title sponsorship of the Commercial Bank Qatar Masters reflects the Bank’s promotion of excellence in sports and its keen interest in enhancing Qatar’s international sporting reputation.

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About Alternatifbank (ABank)

ABank was established in 1991 and has been listed on the Istanbul Stock Exchange since 1995. Commercial Bank became the majority shareholder in ABank in 2013 holding a 74.24% stake, following the acquisition of ABank shares of 70.84% from the Anadolu Group and 3.40% through a public tender offer. Anadolu Group remains a significant shareholder retaining 25% of shares in ABank.  Currently the Bank owns 75% of ABank shares.

ABank is a mid-size Turkish bank that predominately serves medium-sized companies through a country-wide network of 53 branches in 20 cities. ABank provides commercial/corporate banking services and products, with a special focus on the growing segment of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises. ABank’s main product ranges cover trade finance instruments, working capital finance, cash management, and portfolio management.

At 30 Sep 2016, ABank had total assets of TL 14.9 billion, total loans stood at TL 10 billion, customer deposits of TL 6.9 billion and shareholders’ equity of TL 1.1 billion.

http://wwweng.abank.com.tr

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