Within the panel Focus Romania, at the event FT Live – The Central & Eastern European Forum – Where CEE Markets Thrive, held in Vienna on January 13–14, 2026, the Banca Transilvania Group was represented by Ömer Tetik, CEO of Banca Transilvania, by Aurel Bernat, Executive Director of Financial Institutions and Investor Relations at Banca Transilvania, by Daniela Secară, CEO of BT Capital Partners, and by Vlad Pintilie, Deputy General Director, BT Capital Partners.

Ömer Tetik, CEO Banca Transilvania:

• At the beginning of last year it was very difficult. There was a slow start and then a strong effort of fiscal consolidation in the second half of the year. Nevertheless, Romania's figures are still good. They show the resilience we have been talking about for many years: stability, security, and protection for investments.
  
  
• We have a population of nearly 20 million inhabitants, a young and well-educated generation, still low labor costs, industrial tradition, and significant agricultural potential. We have access to the Black Sea, transport hubs, we are part of Schengen, and we have investments in infrastructure. Even the year we considered the most difficult ended well.
  
  
• Colleagues from Fitch told us that Romania is the second country in the region in terms of number of rating requests. This shows the willingness and readiness of companies for listings and transactions. You don't request a rating if you're not comfortable with yourself.
  
  
• We see potential in financial inclusion, wealth management, asset management and other financial services. We will target all segments.
  
  
• Constant presence on the market is essential. Investors want communication and continuity. Once they start investing, they become supporters of your story. We will remain an active issuer, with different structures and currencies.
  
  
• We see growth in the portfolio of loans for investments and industrial production. The real economy is the engine.
  
  

Aurel Bernat, Executive Director Financial Institutions and Investor Relations at Banca Transilvania:

• The capital market in Romania has grown by over 40% in terms of performance.
  
  
• This year, taking into account also the fact that we had days off at the beginning of January, the stock market index is up by 8.7%. It seems that investors are giving a positive response regarding the future.
  
  

Daniela Secară, CEO BT Capital Partners:

• Last year, in the halls of the conference, the word I heard most often in connection with Romania was "concern". After yesterday and looking at this room, the energy is completely different.
  
  
• The perception of Romania is obviously positive.
  
  

Within the panel there were also speakers, Răzvan Popescu, CEO Romgaz, and Alexandru Chiriță, CEO Electrica. You can follow the correspondence from Vienna of Ziarul Financiar here.