OVB in EuropeOVB’s international presence is a key strength

OVB operates in 17 European countries, which gives it a broadly diversified international market presence. Operations in various European markets contribute to the geographical diversification of the business and open up opportunities for further growth. The company’s many years of experience in those countries are an essential element of its continued development.

OVB's 17 national marketsEurope-wide expertise

OVB combines local market expertise with the strength of an international organisation. In addition to its headquarters in Germany, the Group operates in two European regions:

OVB in Central and Eastern Europe:
Croatia, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine
OVB in Southern and Western Europe:
Austria, Belgium, France, Greece, Italy, Luxembourg, Spain and Switzerland

Expansion as part of the corporate strategy

Continuing to develop existing markets and expanding into additional regions are key aspects of the company’s strategy. The aim is to make OVB’s advisory services accessible to a growing number of customers and support them in their financial planning and protection needs.

The company’s international setup helps diversify its business activities and supports its long-term development.

»Our vision is to be a reliable partner for people across Europe in financial matters.«

More about OVB's vision and strategy

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Entering the Slovenian market

Our Slovenian subsidiary, headquartered in Ljubljana, was founded on 20 July 2022. This move expanded OVB’s presence in the Slovenian market.

This enables OVB to support customers in Slovenia with matters such as retirement provision and financial protection. Furthermore, the subsidiary in Slovenia complements the existing regional operations in Austria, Hungary, Croatia and Italy.

OVB's expansion targets

»OVB’s international presence is a key component of our business model. That’s why we continuously explore opportunities to expand our operations into additional markets. In doing so, we consider both opportunities for organic growth and potential acquisitions. One example of this is our acquisition of Belgian brokerage company Willemot NV in 2019.«

Mario Freis, CEO of OVB Holding AG

YO(U)nited we help: Support in Ukraine

Since the beginning of the Ukraine war, we have been supporting OVB employees and their families in Ukraine. A aid fund was set up for this purpose and paid out quickly and efficiently as emergency aid to cover existential needs. Through an internal fundraising campaign, OVB employees and financial advisors across Europe collected money to provide additional assistance.

YO(U)nited we help

If you would like to help OVB members in need and their first-degree realtives, you can make a donation in favour of OVB Hilfswerk Menschen in Not e.V.

Donation account: “YO(U)nited we help”
Account holder: OVB Hilfswerk Menschen in Not e.V.
Bank: Sparkasse KölnBonn
IBAN number: DE14 3705 0198 1936 2654 69
SWIFT Adress (BIC): COLSDE33XXX
Use: Ukraine donation

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Please note: The donation receipt is issued by OVB Hilfswerk Menschen in Not e.V. in German in accordance with German tax law requirements. It is at the discretion of the local tax authorities to what extent the German donation receipt is recognised.

Please also take note of the privacy policy (german only) of OVB Hilfswerk Menschen in Not e.V.

The aid fund set up by OVB, is an important support for Ukraine.

Dmitriy Malik, Managing Director of OVB Ukraine, states:
“The aid fund set up by OVB, which has been strengthened by all OVB countries and the OVB Hilfswerk, is an important support to help the most affected OVB employees and financial advisors as well as their families. So far, more than 240 aid payments with over UAH 2,5 million have been made to OVB employees and financial advisors. Among them are those seeking help from the hardest hit cities of Butscha, Irpin, Kharkiv and many others who have had to leave their homes or are in a difficult financial situation.
We thank all those who have contributed and will continue to contribute to the support of the affected OVB colleagues.”