Raiffeisen Regionalbank Güssing-Jennersdorf: strong growth despite crises!

Raiffeisen Regionalbank Güssing-Jennersdorf: strong growth despite crises!

The Raiffeisen Regionalbank Güssing-Jennersdorf presented itself as a firmly rooted in the region at its general assembly on July 15, 2025. Chairman of the Supervisory Board Berthold Schlachfer emphasized the basic orientation of the bank. With a balance sheet total of 1.053 billion euros, the bank is number two of eleven Raiffeisen banks in Burgenland and thus impressively shows that it was able to continue its growth course despite difficult economic framework. In 2024, loans to customers rose by 3.44 percent to around 646 million euros, while customer funds in the form of giro and savings can grow by 3 percent to 918 million euros. In total, the bank supports a fortune of EUR 1.934 billion, which corresponds to growth of 4.73 percent in the year. Their operating result was 22.17 million euros, the own funds exceeded 104 million euros, which corresponds to 20.44 percent.

What makes Raiffeisen Regionalbank so strong? The answer is in their deep roots in the region and the focus on personal support. The bank is 100 percent Austrian and is both personally and digitally close to its members. Customers appreciate direct contact with their bank advisors. This was also confirmed in a survey that showed that many value personal exchange. This is based on the conviction that a close customer relationship is crucial for common economic success.

New central and future vision

A special highlight is the planned new building of the headquarters in Güssing, which is seen as a symbol of progress and cooperation. The planning is expected to be completed by the end of 2026, the start of construction is scheduled for the first quarter of 2027, while the reference is planned for the fourth quarter of 2028. CEO Günter Penthor describes the new building as a future project to secure the independence of the bank.

The Raiffeisen banking group provides information about the close cooperation between the various institutions of the bank. The group has the densest banking network in Austria with 303 independent Raiffeisen banks and a total of 1,763 bank points. Around 1.7 million members are co -owners of these banks, which underlines the strong cooperative basis. The Raiffeisen Bankengruppe offers a comprehensive all-finance offer and works closely with specialized subsidiaries that are market leaders in various areas.

challenges and opportunities

At the national level, the challenges due to economic uncertainty do not fail to materialize. According to reports, Austria could remain in recession in 2024 in a row. Nevertheless, there are first positive signs in consumption and residential construction. It is expected that the demand for living space financing will continue to attract after it has dropped by 70 percent in the past. This could help the Raiffeisenbank to boost its lending business, which is currently around 1.5 billion euros.

In Wels, for example, Raiffeisenbank recently reached a balance sheet of over two billion euros, a premiere in its history. This shows that other regional banks deal with similar challenges and opportunities and are willing to invest in the future.

All in all, the Raiffeisen Regionalbank Güssing-Jennersdorf shows itself on a strong growth course that not only strengthens its own company, but also benefits the region. With a clear view of the challenges and opportunities of the future, there should still be a lot of positive things about us.