Offering more than trade finance. Enabling progress.
We have been supporting companies, banks and sovereigns in international trade finance for more than 70 years. We are the specialist bank for export finance. We certainly have plenty of financial expertise to offer, yet we see ourselves as more than just a bank – we are also enablers. Together with our customers and partners we create finance solutions that enable growth, cushion risks and promote sustainable development worldwide.
70 years of experience. With an eye to the future.
Our story begins in 1952, when a group of state and private banks founded AKA to boost exports. Today we are a successful specialised financial institution aimed at shaping the trade finance of tomorrow.
Expertise that opens up markets. Knowledge that creates opportunities.
We support companies from different sectors as they expand into new markets. Together with European Export Credit Agencies (ECAs), we create opportunities, connect people and promote ideas. The result is progress that has a positive impact and that extends beyond borders.
Managing risks. Providing secure finance.
In the international financial market, we combine dependability with foresight. Our cooperation with the ECAs allows us to increase our risk-bearing capacity and to cover complex transactions. For customised export finance that provides long-term stability.
Sustainability is a core aspect for us. We are fully aligned with the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals, the European Green Deal and the Paris Agreement. We thus combine economic success with ecological responsibility and create attractive prospects for markets, for society as a whole and for future generations.
Strong foundation. Reliable partners.
Our 17 shareholder institutions form the basis of AKA Bank. They comprise state and private structures. The result is stability, trust and reach. This network puts us in a strong position – and means we are optimally integrated in the financial world. Nationally and worldwide.
Consolidated stability. Solid growth.
We are continuing to grow and we stand for stability and trust. We create value for our business partners and investors. The foundations of our business are our balanced funding mix, our powerful shareholders and our international network. These help us secure liquidity, create a solid framework and open up scope for providing finance on a sustainable basis. For you as an investor, this means: Stability and attractive prospects.
Managing in partnership. Shaping things as partners.
We combine experience with openness. And lead with a clear sense of responsibility and partnership. We take strategic decisions, but always in consultation with our shareholders, business partners and employees. This provides clear orientation, ensures stability and creates space for sustainable development.
Well networked. Actively represented.
In many situations, it is possible to achieve more by working together. And that is why we are actively involved in numerous national associations and committees – including the German Eastern Business Association and NUMOV. Our seat on the Interministerial Committee for Export Credit Guarantees (IMC) also allows us to play a special role. As official experts for the Federal Republic of Germany, we contribute our experience and help to shape the conditions for export finance.
