To be the trusted bank, supporting families and companies, throughout their lifetime.
That is our mission.
About us
Novobanco is the 4th largest bank operating in the Portuguese market, with 1.6 million customers, assets of 43.5 billion euros and a 9.8% market share in 2023.
Our omnichannel customer relationship model offers a complete and convenient banking experience, including secure digital channels, complemented by an innovative and recent proximity distribution model, with more than 292 branches and 20 corporate centres covering the entire country.
With one of the most robust capital ratios at national and international level, we have strengthened our market share in customer deposits and resources, totalling more than 34.5 billion euros, while guaranteeing the financing of the national economy by supporting families and companies, with more than 25.5 billion euros in loans granted.
We value the training of our more than 4,200 professionals and support the community through social, cultural and financial inclusion programmes. Our purpose is to contribute to Portugal's economic growth, both for families and companies at all stages of their lives, in a sustainable and responsible way.
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A team of professionals committed…
- 4,209 employees of novobanco Group, of which 54% women
- 19 years average seniority of employees at Grupo novobanco
- 24 thousand ESG training hours in the first half of 2023
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to supporting families, and driving Portuguese companies to innovate, reinvent, export…
- 1.6 million clients
- + 90% satisfied and very satisfied enterprise customers
- 64% of active digital clients
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and to turning difficulties into great opportunities…
- €25.5bn Loans granted
- €3.5bn Loans origination
- €34.4 bn deposits
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to give back to community the support it has received.
- €223.4k in donations and patronage
- 100 pieces of art loaned to museums across the country
- 557 volunteer hours in environmental and social initiatives
- €223.4k in donations and patronage
Our values
Our purpose guides and sustains everything we do, allowing us to build long-term value, invest for growth, focus on delivering a social dividend with a positive contribution to society and drive sustainable returns for shareholders.
Novobanco's business model is based on two commercial banking segments: companies and individuals.
In both, we endeavour to anticipate and respond to our customers' needs, offering innovative, effective and transparent banking products and services, based on high ethical standards and integrity, and based on quality and satisfaction assessment mechanisms.
Our history
The first years of novobanco's life laid the foundation for its renaissance in 2021. After completion of its restructuring process, novobanco is now geared towards commercial transformation:
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2014
novobanco's birth
Creation of novobanco following the resolution applied to BES by Banco de Portugal.
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2017
Lone Star acquires share capital
Lone Star acquires 75% share capital of novobanco Fundo de Resolução holds the remaining 25%
As part of the state aid agreement, novobanco needs to fulfill 33 new commitments imposed by the European Commission
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2020
restructuring cycle
Focus on reduction of Legacy exposure and delivering commitments, denoting resilience and performance capacity
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2021
renovation and transformation
Novobanco enters a new phase with a new image. A domestic commercial bank with a strong presence in the corporate sector and close customer relationship
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2022
relaunch
A new strategic plan focused on maximising value for customers, maintaining profitable operations and capital efficiency
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2023
strategy delivering
Novobanco is delivering consistent growth and exceeding expectations, reinforcing its position as an independent, strong and successful Portuguese bank
Novobanco remains committed to support families and companies throughout their lifetime
Our brand: human - technological - collaborative
In 2021, novobanco launched a collaborative process, unprecedented worldwide: through an app, it collected all the voices of the employees who took part in the process and created a wave of collective voice that represents the voice of those who are the most important component of the bank's relationship with its customers on a daily basis.
The novobanco brand is a brand of the future. It was born with the purpose of representing the collective voice of those who build the Bank's future every day: its employees.
This change signalled a new era for novobanco, but also for its clients, who over the last few years have helped us in a decisive way to build a history of professionalism, proximity and resilience.
In 2021, novobanco launched a collaborative process, unprecedented worldwide: through an app, it collected all the voices of the employees who took part in the process and created a wave of collective voice that represents the voice of those who are the most important component of the bank's relationship with its customers on a daily basis.
The novobanco brand is a brand of the future. It was born with the purpose of representing the collective voice of those who build the Bank's future every day: its employees.
This change signalled a new era for novobanco, but also for its clients, who over the last few years have helped us in a decisive way to build a history of professionalism, proximity and resilience.
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Publications
The market recognizes our performance with awards and recognitions
- 2024
- 2023
- 2022
- 2021
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Global Finance Magazine
Best Trade Finance Provider
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Covered Bond Report awards
Best Debut
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Global Capital Awards
Best Pioneering Deal
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SRP Europe Awards
"Best Distributor, Portugal" for structured retail products
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Jornal de Negócios/APFIPP
- GNB Portugal Ações, Best fund in the ‘National Shares ICO’ category
- GNB Dinâmico, Best fund in the ‘Aggressive Multi-Asset UCI’ category
- GNB Portugal Ações, Best fund in the ‘National Shares ICO’ category
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2023
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The Banker (Financial Times) Awards
Novobanco is "Bank of the Year 2023" in Portugal
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The International Banker Awards
Novobanco winner of the Best Innovation in Retail Banking award
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SCI CRT Awards
Novobanco winner of the Transaction of the year award
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Global Finance awards
Novobanco named the top Trade Finance Provider in Portugal for the fifth consecutive year by "Global Finance" magazine.
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Refinitiv Lipper Fund Awards
NB Euro Bond fund honored as the best Euro bond fund in Europe for the 12th year, excelling over the last 3, 5, and 10 years.
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SRP Europe Awards
Novobanco wins "Best Distributor, Portugal" award, reaffirming international recognition for its strong and consistent performance in Structured Products.
2022
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Global Finance awards
Novobanco wins the following categories:
- Best sub-costudian Bank
- Best Trade finance provider
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D-Rating awards
Novobanco recognized as Best performer in digital Retail Banking in Portugal
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Jornal de Negócios / APFIPP awards
GNB Gestão de Ativos wins 2 awards
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Banking Tech Awards
Novobanco's app wins Best Mobile Initiative for the second year
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SRP Europe Awards
Novobanco wins Best distributor Portugal
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Rankia Portugal
GNB Gestão de Ativos wins best retirement fund category
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Finovate Awards
Digital remote signature iniciative makes the shortlist of the award for best user experience
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Human resources awards
Novobanco wins best use of technology in HR by the IIRH – Instituto de Informação em Recursos Humanos
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2021
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Global Finance awards
Novobanco wins:
- Best sub-custodian Bank in Portugal
- BestTrade Finance Provider in Portugal
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SRP Europe Awards
Novobanco elected Best Distributor, Portugal
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Issuance of the Republic's debt by IGCP
Novobanco was once again the only Portuguese bank in the chosen consortium
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Digital CX awards
Novobanco's online insurance subscription solution wins
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Banking Tech Awards
Novobanco's app wins Best Mobile Initiative
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Portugal Digital Awards
Novobanco's app do makes the shortlist
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Jornal de Negócios / APFIPP awards
GNB Gestão de Ativos awarded with the following products:
- NB Euro Bond
- NB PPR
- PPR Vintage
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Refinitiv Lipper Fund Awards
NB Eurobond of GNB Gestão de Ativos wins
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Cfi.co Awards
GNB Gestão de Ativos honoured for Best Bond Fund Manager (Portugal)
Awards are the sole responsibility of the organisations granting them
Legal Identification
NOVO BANCO, S.A.
Head Office: Campus do novobanco, Av. Dr. Mário Soares, Taguspark, Edifício 1, 2740-119 Porto Salvo
Registered at Lisbon Commercial Registry, under the single registration and tax identification number 513 204 016
Share Capital: 3.345.000.000,30€ composed of 500.000.000 registered nominative shares, with no par value, held at 71.90% by Nani Holdings S.à r.l., 16.64% by Fundo de Resolução and 11.46% by Direcção-Geral do Tesouro e Finanças.