Ildar Khalikov: “Ak Bars” is the main bank of Tatarstan economy”

On May 31 at an annual shareholders meeting of “Ak Bars” Bank Prime Minister Ildar Khalikov said that it is the largest financial organisation in Tatarstan and it makes a substantial contribution to successful economic development of the republic.

Board Chairman Robert Minnegaliev presented main results of the bank’s activity for 2012.

Bank assets accounted for 336,6 bln rubles, the capital increased by 42,5 per cent and made 50, 8 bln rubles. Loans for the sum of 40,9 bln rubles were granted to small and medium-size enterprises. Net profit in 2012 made187,9 bln rubles.

During the meeting shareholders approved annual and accounting reports, voted for making changes in bank regulations and new membership of the Board.

On behalf of Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov Ildar Khalikov thanked employees of the bank for efficient work in 2012, active social policy and wished strong health and progress. He paid special attention to work of the Board within the last few years.