History of Danske Banka
- In August 2010 Danske Banka succeeds in the tender and signs agreement with Lattelecom about provision of 20 million EUR credit facility for two years.
- Continuing longstanding tradition in January 2010 Danske Banka concludes agreement with Vītolu Fonds about granting scholarships in school year 2010/2011 for 31 talented students from low income families.
- On 8 August 2008 Danske Banka opens its fifth Customer Service Centre in Riga, 17a Lielirbes street (Panorama Plaza).
- On 30 June 2008 Sampo Banka completely merges into multi-branch financial group Danske Bank Group, as a result Sampo Banka ceases to exist by its former name.
- On 28 April 2008 Sampo Banka launches new service – investments in Danske Invest investment funds.
- In January 2008 Sampo Banka succeeds in the tender on provision of long-term loan for SJSC Latvijas dzelzceļš in amount of EUR 18.3 million.
- In May 2007 launches E-bank in order to offer its customers remote banking services.
- In February 2007 the head office starts to operate in new premises in 31/8 Cēsu Street. Next to the head office, the fourth Customers service centre of the bank is opened.
- In February 2007, Sampo Banka increases its share capital till 12 million LVL.
- In February 2007, the largest Northern Europe’s financial group - Danske Bank Group finishes the process of Sampo Bank’s purchase.
- In September of 2006 assets of Sampo Banka have reached 100 million LVL.
- In August of 2006 Sampo and Nordea sets up an extensive ATM’s network that will cover all three Baltic countries.
- In June of 2006 Sampo Banka opens Customer Service Centre in Riga, on 11a Grecinieku Street.
- In May of 2006 Sampo Banka receives a loan in amount of 15 million EUR from the European Investment Bank.
- In December 2005 Sampo Banka opens Customer Service Centre in Riga, on 21 Merkela Street.
- In 2005 Sampo Banka increases its share capital.
- In 2004 Sampo Banka acquires Maras Banka.
- At the end of October 2004 the total assets of Maras Banka were EUR 41.2 million and its market share in the housing loan market was approximately 3.5%.
- In 1996 Māras Banka is established.