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LHV Pank extends green home loan offer to homes of energy class B

LHV Pank has taken a step towards a greener future – as in December, the bank is offering better home loan conditions, not only for assets of energy class A but also for homes of energy class B.

Opening hours of LHV offices and the transfer of payments during Christmas and the New Year

Due to the approaching holidays, there will be changes to the business hours of LHV Bank, which we ask you to consider when planning financial matters.

Fans collected more than EUR 150,000 in support of their clubs using the LHV Football Card

Estonian football fans and members of the football club community demonstrated record activity in using the LHV Football Card, raising an all-time high of EUR 152,316 in support of Estonian football during the year.

LHV urges caution during the season of shopping campaigns

There are several shopping campaigns taking place in November and during the Christmas period, which have also gained a great deal of popularity in Estonia in recent years. At the same time, the proliferation of fraud has also increased. LHV reminds you to pay special attention to security when shopping online.

LHV is the main sponsor of Estonian women’s basketball

On Sunday, during the Estonian women’s basketball team’s European Championship qualifying home game against Great Britain, the Estonian Basketball Association and AS LHV Pank signed a new cooperation agreement, which made LHV the title sponsor of Estonian women’s basketball.

LHV to change III pillar pension fund names and reduce fees

At the end of November, LHV will be amending both the names and the terms and conditions of all of its III pillar funds. In addition to key investment-based changes, the oldest of LHV’s III pillar funds – previously known as the LHV Täiendav Pensionifond or ‘Additional Pension Fund’ – will drop its exit fee and reduce its management fee. Neither entry nor exit will be charged on any of the funds, and all will come with lower management fees. The new names of the funds will also more clearly reflect their investment principles.

A chance to take time off: LHV offers employees an extra six weeks’ leave

‘After all, a company’s greatest asset is its people. And people’s most valuable resource is time. If someone has already invested a considerable amount of time and energy into a company, it is only fair to give back to them,’ says Liisa Põldma, HR Manager at LHV, when talking about the new additional leave option at LHV.

Registration for Estonia’s most popular stock game has begun

Starting Monday, anyone interested in investing can sign up for Estonia’s most popular stock game ‘Stock Shark’, where the best virtual money stock trader will be determined over the course of three weeks. The game will kick off on 23 October.

LHV increases interest rates on fixed-term deposits

In line with the current interest rate environment, LHV Pank has increased the interest rate offered to clients on fixed-term deposits. From today, the interest rate on a one-year fixed-term deposit is 4.5%.

LHV continues to provide payment solutions for ticket machines aboard Elron trains

LHV Pank will continue providing a payment solution for ticket machines aboard Elron trains, allowing passengers on the train to pay for their tickets by bank card. Following a public procurement, LHV will be providing the payment solution for the next two years.

Green Home Loan with a favourable interest rate of 1.69% + Euribor for everyone

In order to encourage environmentally friendly decisions, LHV has introduced a change to its Green Home Loan offer – from September, all customers buying an energy class A home will benefit from a favourable interest rate of 1.69% + six-month Euribor.

LHV Pank’s UK branch business transferred to LHV Bank

On 22 August, at 23.59, the business of the UK branch of LHV Pank was transferred to LHV Bank. The change will affect clients of the LHV financial intermediaries business line in the UK. This was a major project, which was underpinned by LHV Bank obtaining a banking licence in early May and the recent permission from a UK court to transfer its business. This involved moving the servicing of sterling payments for UK business clients from the existing branch to the new bank. LHV Bank also took over the interfaces to the sterling payment systems and the contracts related to the servicing of sterling payments.

Students can apply for student loans from LHV for the new academic year

Today, LHV opened the reception of student loan applications for the new academic period. LHV continues to offer the best conditions on the market for taking out student loans: interest 1.95% plus six-month Euribor, and the maximum loan amount is 3,000 euros per academic year.

New restrictions on payments to/from Armenia, Serbia, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan

In relation to the difficult international situation caused by Russia’s aggression, as of 1 September 2023, no payments can be made to or accepted from the banks of Armenia, Serbia, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan.

Prize money from the LHV support programme aimed at local communities will go to the Kose-Uuemõisa community this year

The 25,000 euro prize fund from the LHV repair loan support programme ‘Who does it?’ will be used to restore the park terrace of Kose-Uuemõisa manor, which has a long history.

Fraud losses are inflated by bank limits that are set too high

Fraudsters take advantage of people’s ignorance regarding their account and card limits, which are often unreasonably high.

Number of LHV bank clients exceeds 400,000

The fast-growing LHV Pank reached a significant milestone on Midsummer’s Day when it passed 400,000 clients. This year, LHV Pank has already gained more than 22,000 new clients.

Opening hours and processing of payments during the holidays

During the Midsummer Holidays, there will be some changes in LHV’s business hours that should be taken into account when planning your financial matters.

LHV Pank raised the interest rate to the highest level on the bank deposits market

In an environment of rising interest rates and fierce competition, LHV Pank decided to raise the interest paid on fixed-term deposits to the highest level on the market. LHV is now offering 4% interest on annual deposits, and has also increased the interest rates on shorter-term deposits.

New solution – LHV mobile app now offers currency exchange

The constantly evolving LHV mobile app has received a number of enhancements – for example, the options to join a pension fund or take out an insurance policy have been added to the mobile bank solution. One of the latest updates is the addition of a currency exchange option.

LHV Pank increases interest rates on fixed-term deposits

This week, the ECB is once again deciding on changing the base interest rates. In an environment of interest hikes and in accordance with market expectations, LHV Pank decided to raise the interest rates paid for fixed-term deposits. LHV now offers 3.5% interest rate on 12-month deposits, and the increase also affected deposits with a shorter term.

LHV’s business hours and movement of payments on the spring holiday

We would like to remind you that the spring holiday falls on 1 May, which means that there will also be some changes in LHV’s business hours and the movement of payments, which we ask you to take into account when planning financial matters.

LHV Pank to pay companies much higher interest than previously on demand deposits

LHV Pank has launched a new demand deposit solution designed for business clients, according to which companies are paid significantly higher interest of 0.70% for an amount exceeding EUR 20,000 in their current account.

EUR 25,000 to be allocated among the best community projects in the ‘Who does it?’ competition

LHV is once again presenting the ‘Who does it?’ challenge to local communities, with the aim of finding the most enterprising communities who want to build or restore a special object in their region.

Changes in working hours and processing of payments during the Easter holidays

Please note that there will be some changes in LHV’s working hours and processing of payments during the coming Easter holidays.

LHV Pank offering Green Home Loan at 0% + Euribor in April and May

To encourage environmentally friendly decisions, LHV Pank is offering a home loan with an interest rate of 0% + Euribor for purchasing or building an energy class A home, from today until the end of May. The special interest rate on the Green Home Loan is valid for one year.

LHV calculates the company’s CO2 footprint

The LHV Group has assessed the climate impact of its loan portfolio, or financed emissions, for the first time, and also calculated the CO2 footprint of the company’s office activities in 2022.

LHV urges customers to be vigilant against phone fraud

As now is the time for refunding overpaid income tax, an upsurge has been seen in telephone scammers trying to trick people out of Smart-ID in order to loot victims' bank accounts.

Estonian people choose LHV as their preferred employer

In January, CV-Online Estonia conducted its annual Top Employer survey, which identified the preferences of Estonian people when choosing an employer. LHV was chosen as the winner in the top-of-mind category, i.e., the company where Estonian people would most like to work. LHV was also recognised as the preferred employer in the financial sector.

Opening hours of LHV offices and transfer of payments during holidays

In connection with the anniversary of the Republic of Estonia, there will also be some changes in the business hours of LHV, which we kindly ask you to take into account when planning your financial matters.

Experience the best banking service at LHV

A sector survey carried out by research company Dive around the turn of the year once again identified the banks providing the best service. It turned out that LHV demonstrated, by far, the best service quality among Estonian banks.

LHV Pank raises interest rates on fixed-term deposits again

From 10 February, new interest rates will apply to clients of LHV Pank who are opening a fixed-term deposit. The interest rate on a three-month fixed-term deposit is now 1% and the interest rate on a 12-month deposit is 2.5%. View interest rates for other periods: https://www.lhv.ee/et/tahtajaline-hoius#intressimaarad.

Impact entrepreneurship attracts a new generation of investors

In January, LHV joined hands with the Tehnopol Science and Business Park to boost a new generation of impact companies. Impact entrepreneurship is a growing trend where companies are increasingly focusing on driving business impact in the desired direction, alongside profit. Today, impact entrepreneurship has also attracted the attention of a new generation of investors.

A result of the investment boom: the number of Growth Account users exceeded 50,000

The LHV Growth Account is one of the most popular choices among Estonians when starting to invest. This week, the number of Growth Account holders already exceeded 50,000; 40,000 of them have joined in the last three years.

‘Investing for Beginners Basic Training Course’ to be launched for the second time

Already on 17 January, LHV is once again launching the ‘Investing for Beginners Basic Training Course’, a series of six free seminars aimed at sharing the basics of investing. The online course will culminate in a test, with the successful graduates receiving a diploma. Participation is also open to those who left the course in the autumn.

A new investment banking team started working at LHV Pank

From the new year, a new investment banking unit started operating in the field of LHV corporate banking, which will serve corporate clients.

LHV Pank becomes a member of the Estonian E-Commerce Association

On the first day of 2023, AS LHV Pank became a supporting member of the Estonian E-Commerce Association. This gives LHV the opportunity to contribute to the development of e-commerce in Estonia and gives merchants the opportunity to receive information and experience directly from a provider of modern payment solutions.

Opening hours of LHV offices and transfer of payments during Christmas and New Year’s Eve

Due to the approaching holidays, there will be changes to the business hours of LHV Bank, which we ask you to consider when planning financial matters.

This year’s prize money from LHV’s competition for local communities goes to Hiiumaa and Pärnumaa

This year, the prize fund of EUR 25,000 of the LHV Home Repair Loan Competition ‘Who does it?’ will be divided between two outstanding local initiatives. The building of the unique Viscosa Culture Factory in Hiiumaa will get a new entrance for the theatre hall, and a more than 100-year-old barn will be given new life in Ristiküla, Pärnumaa.

Prestigious banking magazine selects LHV as the best bank in Estonia

The international banking magazine The Banker named LHV Pank the best bank in Estonia for 2022. LHV has been awarded the same accolade for four consecutive years already.

Fans raised a record EUR 128,000 in support of Estonian football during the year

Over the year, Estonian football fans and members of the clubs’ community collected a record of EUR 128,242, thanks to payments made with the LHV Football Card. The support will reach the cardholders’ favourite clubs during the month of November.

Fraudsters have new tricks – be careful which page you log in to

As a result of the good work of the police, a group of fraudsters sending fraudulent messages on behalf of banks was stopped. Unfortunately, not a day went by before new fraudulent sites appeared online. This time, the fraudsters are even paying for advertising and catching people in the Google search engine who fail to check the fake bank site address.

LHV Pank raised the fixed-term deposit interest

With regard to the changed interest rate environment, LHV Pank raised the interest rate offered to clients on fixed-term deposits. As of today, the interest rate on a one-year fixed-term deposit is 2%.

LHV: Be particularly careful about unfamiliar online shops

As with every year, the last two months of the year, with Black Friday and Christmas, are the most popular time for shopping. At the same time, it is also the busiest time for cyber fraudsters lurking around e-shoppers. That's why you need to take special care now and remember the basics of secure online purchases.

Almost 200 participants successfully completed the LHV "Beginner Investor Basic Course"

The "Beginner Investor Basic Course", which culminated with an exam over the weekend, was successfully completed by 193 investment enthusiasts. Successful graduates of the online course organised by LHV will receive a diploma and the basic knowledge needed to start investing.

Entrepreneur Account already used by more than 10,000 people

At the beginning of 2019, LHV Pank and the Estonian Tax and Customs Board introduced a new form of small business, or Entrepreneur Account. Today, there are already more than 10,000 private persons providing services or selling goods through the Entrepreneur Account.

Annika Goroško appointed as Head of Retail Banking at LHV

As of this week, Annika Goroško, who has more than 15 years of experience in the banking sector, took up the post of Head of Retail Banking at LHV.

The price list of LHV’s banking services will change on 1 December 2022

A new price list for banking services will enter into force at LHV from 1 December. Major changes are related to operations at LHV’s client office. Not much will change for clients who are used to handling their banking matters in the mobile app or Internet Bank.

Stock Shark begins in October

Today marks the date when you can sign up for the most popular stock market game in Estonia – Stock Shark – where the best virtual stock trader will emerge over the next three weeks. The LHV Stock Shark stock market game, which starts in October, will take place for the 21st time already. The goal of the game is to perform virtual security transactions and grow your portfolio without risking actual money in three weeks. The winner of the game, who will be awarded the grand prize of EUR 5,000, is the one whose portfolio has increased most by the end of the game.

More than 2,000 people are participating in LHV's “Investing for Beginners Basic Training Course” seminars

A total of 2022 interested people have already registered for the “Investing for Beginners Basic Course”, a series of six free seminars that starts today. Successful graduates of the online course organised by LHV will receive a diploma and the necessary basic knowledge to start investing.

LHV home loan volume reaches one billion

The LHV home loan portfolio, which only entered the home loan market in autumn 2016, crossed the one billion euro mark in the first week of September. The bank’s next goal is for every fourth home in Estonia to be bought with the help of LHV.

New favourable conditions have boosted interest in student loans

In the middle of August, LHV introduced the new conditions for student loans and started to accept applications. The first weeks show that the best loan conditions on the market have significantly increased the interest of students in LHV student loans.

People recommend LHV Pank to their friends because the bank is simply the best

LHV Pank, recently named the best bank in Estonia for the fifth consecutive year by the business magazine Euromoney, has also found increasing favour among its clients, as revealed by client surveys and feedback.

LHV make the terms and conditions of student loans more favourable and opened applications

Student loan applications can already be submitted at LHV. This year, the maximum loan amount is 3,000 euros, the interest rate is 2% plus six-month EURIBOR and other loan conditions for students are also better than before.

New restrictions on payments received from banks in Russia and Belarus

Due to the complicated international situation caused by the Russo-Ukrainian War, LHV Pank will no longer be able to accept payments from Russian and Belarusian banks from 9 August 2022.

Euromoney selected LHV as the best bank in Estonia for 2022

The leading international economic magazine Euromoney has named LHV Bank the best bank in Estonia for the fifth consecutive year.

Podcast Turutegijad has debuted

LHV has debuted a new podcast Turutegijad, which focuses on what is happening in the world of investment.

LHV shares will undergo a ten-for-one stock split

On 4 July, LHV Group shares will undergo a stock split on the principle of 10 shares for one. Investors themselves do not have to do anything, the total value of their shares will not change – the number of shares they own will automatically increase tenfold, while the price of one share will decrease tenfold. The split will take place to make trading in LHV shares more accessible.

Opening hours and processing of payments during the holidays

On Midsummer Day there are some changes to LHV's business hours.

US stocks now available as fractions through LHV

LHV was the first bank in Estonia to make it possible for its clients to buy Tesla, Amazon, Apple, and other popular US stocks in fractional shares, so now you can buy a piece of your favourite company for as little as one euro.

We have given LHV internet bank a new look

We are updating the design of the internet bank to make its use more natural and convenient for our clients.

Share subscription for new LHV Group shares has begun

The subscription period for the new share offer from LHV Group started today. Investors will be able to subscribe to new shares at a price of EUR 36 per share. The subscription period ends on 1 June. Share subscription rights will also be traded from 18–30 May.

Modern dairy plant to be built in Central Estonia with the support of an LHV loan

LHV Pank has signed a loan agreement with E-Piim, Estonia’s largest dairy producer, to support the construction of a new dairy plant in Paide in the total amount of EUR 34.5 million. The proposed investment, with a total project cost of around EUR 154 million, will increase the production capacity and competitiveness of E-Piim.

The green home loan has become increasingly popular, as well as more advantageous

Two years ago, LHV was the first bank in Estonia to introduce the green home loan, which is intended for purchasing the most energy-efficient homes. Since then, green home loans have become increasingly popular, as well as more advantageous. Now, all buyers of Energy Class A assets are guaranteed an interest rate of 1.79% + 6-month euribor.

Changes in working hours and processing of payments during the Easter holidays

Please note that there will be some changes in LHV’s working hours and processing of payments during the coming Easter holidays.

Andres Suimets named Head of LHV Investment Services

The team at LHV – the market leader in investment services – got even stronger this week when the new Head of Investment Services, Andres Suimets, joined the team.

LHV’s carbon footprint in 2021 was 1,447 tonnes of CO2 equivalent

For the third year in a row, LHV Group calculated the total CO2 footprint of its office operations. In 2021, the climate impact of LHV’s office operations amounted to 1,447 tonnes of CO2 equivalent, or 2.3 tonnes per employee. This negative impact will be compensated by LHV with the help of Estonian farmers.

LHV opens a brand new bank office in Pärnu

LHV has opened a new client office in the Graf Zeppelini Maja in the heart of Pärnu, and it is now more accessible to Western Estonians than before. This is the third LHV branch in the country, after Tallinn and Tartu.

LHV pension funds acquire green office building

LHV pension funds purchased the office building at Sõpruse pst 157, which is one of the greenest commercial buildings in Estonia.

LHV applies for a banking licence in the United Kingdom

Today, after a year of preparation, LHV UK applied for a banking licence in the UK.

Families with many children now only need half of the previously required self-financing to buy a home

Previously, a minimum 10% self-financing requirement applied to state-guaranteed home loans; however, starting today, 1 March, families with many children can apply for a KredEx guaranteed home loan with only half of the previously required self-financing requirement, i.e. 5%.

LHV provides payments to Ukraine free of charge

As the LHV's customers’ desire of supporting the people of Ukraine and those in need has grown, LHV simplifies making payments to Ukraine.

New sanctions and information for LHV customers

The aggression of Russian forces in Ukraine has led to the imposition of new financial sanctions on persons associated with Russia and Belarus. LHV complies with the national sanctioning regimes of the United Nations, the European Union, the US OFAC, the United Kingdom and Estonia with regard to the lists established so far and possible future additions.

Business hours of LHV during the holidays

As of today, LHV lowered the management fees of passively managed pension funds from 0.39% to 0.20%. As a result, LHV index funds became pension funds with the most affordable management fees in Estonia.

LHV was once again declared the bank with the best service in Estonia

Every year, the survey company Dive carries out a sector survey to identify banks with the best customer service. For the sixth time already, LHV was recognised as the bank with the best service in Estonia.

LHV becomes the main sponsor of the spring Maijooks running event

Registration has started for the LHV Maijooks, which has a new main sponsor. Estonia’s biggest women’s movement event will take place on 21 May at Tallinn Song Festival Grounds, and virtually from 1 to 21 May.

LHV is the best employer in Estonia

While last year, the Top Employer survey ranked LHV as the most preferred employer in the financial sector, respondents chose LHV as the best employer among all Estonian companies this time.

LHV joined the global Partnership for Carbon Accounting Financials

At the end of December, LHV Pank joined the Partnership for Carbon Accounting Financials (PCAF) in order to identify the climate impacts of its loans and investments. Participation in the financial partnership will also enable LHV to contribute to the management of the environmental impacts of the bank’s clients.

LHV has also added crypto asset trading to its Internet bankLHV has also added crypto asset trading to its Internet bank

In addition to the LHV mobile app, LHV clients can now trade 10 popular crypto assets via the Internet bank. In the last two months, LHV has carried out EUR 20 million worth of crypto asset transactions.

LHV opening hours and payment flows during Christmas and New Year’s Eve

Due to the approaching holidays, there will be changes to the business hours of LHV Bank, which we ask to consider when planning financial matters.

LHV becomes major sponsor of Estonian biathlon

The Estonian Biathlon Federation started cooperation with the largest domestic financial group and capital provider, LHV Group, which became the major sponsor of Estonian biathlon.

The Banker declares LHV the best bank in Estonia for the third year in a row

The Banker, a prestigious banking magazine, has chosen LHV as the best bank in Estonia for 2021. LHV has been awarded the same accolade for three consecutive years already.

LHV opening hours and payment flows during Christmas and New Year’s Eve

Due to the approaching holidays, there will be changes to the business hours of LHV Bank, which we ask to consider when planning financial matters.

LHV becomes major sponsor of Estonian biathlon

The Estonian Biathlon Federation started cooperation with the largest domestic financial group and capital provider, LHV Group, which became the major sponsor of Estonian biathlon.

The Banker declares LHV the best bank in Estonia for the third year in a row

The Banker, a prestigious banking magazine, has chosen LHV as the best bank in Estonia for 2021. LHV has been awarded the same accolade for three consecutive years already.

LHV Kindlustus now offers travel insurance

LHV Kindlustus, a company based on Estonian capital, has launched a new travel insurance product and will start offering it to all Estonian residents and businesses.

LHV Pank became a direct member of the European Direct Debit Scheme

LHV became a direct member of the European Direct Debit Scheme, which means that LHV will be able to accept and send out direct debit collections in euro between all banks in the SEPA region that have joined the Scheme.

LHV Kindlustus and Modera are bringing a novel insurance sales platform to the market

The Estonian car sales software company Modera and LHV Kindlustus are introducing the first insurance sales platform to the market that enables the client to receive a joint car sale and insurance offer.

LHV is the first bank in Estonia to offer its clients the opportunity to trade in crypto assets

Starting from next week, you will be able to trade major crypto assets such as Bitcoin, Ethereum or Chainlink on the LHV mobile app.

Football fans raised over € 90,000 supporting clubs in a difficult year

Estonian football fans and members of the football club community raised a record 90,502 euros this year by paying with LHV’s Football Card.

Almost 6,000 Stock Sharks start the hunt for 10,000 euros

With the opening of the US stock markets today at 15.30, Estonia’s most popular stock market game Stock Shark kicks off its 20th season to find out the most skilful money saver. Around 6,000 investment enthusiasts will start the hunt for the top prize of 10,000 euros.

Number of LHV bank clients exceeds 300,000

The fast-growing LHV Pank reached a significant milestone when it passed 300,000 clients. This year, more than 40,000 clients have already opened an account with LHV Pank.

Warning: Scammers are sending scam messages on behalf of LHV

Several clients have informed LHV Pank that they have received dubious messages by scammers posing as LHV. These are phishing messages designed to trick people and gain access to their bank accounts. Upon receiving a suspicious SMS, it is dangerous to click on the links it contains.

LHV and eAgronom launched a carbon footprint offsetting pilot project

LHV, a bank on the path towards climate neutrality, and eAgronom, an innovative Estonian start-up company, have started a partnership whereby LHV will use eAgronom’s newly developed solution to buy carbon credits from Estonian farmers who sequester carbon dioxide from the air into the soil and thereby improve the soil quality of their fields.

More than 50,000 young people have already joined LHV Youth Bank

Do you remember how LHV Pank started its offers for children and young people in autumn three years ago? With bold colours, cool money wisdom, and a famous rapper? Three years later, the Youth Bank is still in full swing and already has more than 50,000 clients as daily users.

New option in LHV: save for a deposit for your first home easily

One of the easiest ways to accumulate and grow your money is the LHV Growth Account. From now on, LHV customers will be able to transfer the money they have accumulated in their Growth Account directly to their home deposit.

Worldline to take over management and updating of LHV ATMs

LHV has signed a five-year agreement with Worldline, Europe's largest provider of payment and transaction services. According to the agreement, Worldline will take over the servicing of LHV ATMs and will start upgrading and improving the ATM network in the coming months. Machines will also be relocated, so that the network covers the whole of Estonia more evenly.

Entrepreneur Account already has over 5,000 users

In two and a half years, the Entrepreneur Account, launched by LHV Pank and the Estonian Tax and Customs Board, has already gained more than 5,000 users. The Entrepreneur Account simplifies the payment of taxes and reporting of private persons engaged in entrepreneurship.

LHV lowers the age limit for bank cards. 6-year-old clients can now also get a card

LHV Pank customers aged six can now pay in shops with their very own bank card, as LHV has lowered the age limit for card clients from seven to six.

Euromoney announced LHV as the best bank in Estonia once again

For the fourth year in a row, the leading international economic magazine Euromoney declared LHV Pank the best bank in Estonia.

Postponement of loan payments provides options for parents of young children

The LHV home loan is made more flexible by the possibility to take a grace period of up to 12 months, if you wish, to plan your life more freely. Now, parents of a child up to three years old can also count on the possibility of an additional postponement in making payments on the home loan principal.

LHV supports the modernisation of the Järva-Jaani fire brigade building with EUR 20,000

The EUR 20,000 grant of the LHV Repair Loan aid programme competition ‘Who does it?’ was awarded to the Järva-Jaani Firefighters’ Association. The Association, which brings together volunteer firefighters, will use the money to renovate the historic station building and build a safer access road.

LHV’s UK branch moved to new London office

As of today, the LHV London office is located in the newly completed Angel Court office building in London’s Bank Quarter.

Bank support gives small businesses the courage to think big

Opening hours and processing of payments during the holidays

On Midsummer Day there are some changes to LHV's business hours.

In April, LHV sent home buyers a loan offer in less than 24 hours

Although the spring months have been a very busy period for LHV’s loan managers, they have managed to deliver on their promise to send clients an initial Home Loan offer within a twenty-four hour period.

Communities submitted a total of 53 projects to the competition “Who does it?”

Communities all over Estonia submitted a total of 53 projects to the LHV home repair loan support programme "Who does it?".

LHV calls on consumers to notice the fine print

LHV Finance, which offers consumer loans and hire-purchase, has launched a campaign to raise consumer awareness, drawing attention to the fine print that accompanies each loan advertisement.

Leasing being requested at record levels

While a year ago the restriction caused by the coronavirus significantly reduced leasing volumes, this year’s March and April were peaking months for LHV leasing. Leasing for used cars is especially popular. Due to the season, the watercraft market is also currently active.

LHV to begin to conquer the insurance market occupied by foreign capital

LHV Kindlustus, based on Estonian capital, started the active offering of motor insurance this week, bringing a domestic alternative to the non-life insurance market occupied by foreign companies. At the same time, LHV Kindlustus has already started providing home insurance, as well as equipment and additional guarantee insurance.

LHV has added COVID-19 additional cover to its private banking card Travel Insurance

From 1 May until 31 October of this year, the Travel Insurance accompanying the LHV private banking Platinum Card and private banking card will include COVID-19 additional cover that allows for more carefree travelling by cardholders and their companions.

Projects for the competition ‘Who does it?’ to be excepted until 7 May

LHV extended the term for submitting ideas for the support programme ‘Who does it?’ by one week so that all interested parties could submit their project to the competition. Among the projects currently submitted are, for example, a market square, a skateboard park, a church manor, and other similar objects.

LHV to provide an option to combine several consumer loans into one

A refinancing loan was added to the consumer loans offered by LHV, providing an option to conveniently combine the existing consumer loans and hire-purchase into one loan at LHV.

Changes in working hours and processing of payments during the Easter holidays

Please note that there will be some changes in LHV’s working hours and processing of payments during the coming Easter holidays.

LHV to support entrepreneurial communities with EUR 20,000

LHV has launched a competition titled ‘Who does it?’ for local communities, aimed at financially supporting the construction or repair of buildings or objects of significant value to the community.

LHV reduced the interest rate of green home loan and leasing

Making environmentally sustainable decisions is picking up speed, and to facilitate this even further, LHV Pank reduced the interest of green loans intended for private persons. The interest rate of both the green home loan and green leasing is now 1.95%, plus the 6-month euribor.

LHV reduced its carbon footprint by 28% year over year

Last year, LHV joined the UN Principles for Responsible Banking, and set making its office activities climate neutral as one of its goals. Year over year, LHV reduced its greenhouse gas footprint by 28%.

Business hours of LHV during the holidays

As of today, LHV lowered the management fees of passively managed pension funds from 0.39% to 0.20%. As a result, LHV index funds became pension funds with the most affordable management fees in Estonia.

LHV lowered index fund management fees by half

As of today, LHV lowered the management fees of passively managed pension funds from 0.39% to 0.20%. As a result, LHV index funds became pension funds with the most affordable management fees in Estonia.

LHV to lower transaction fees for investing on foreign stock exchanges

LHV Pank lowered transaction fees for foreign shares and made pricing easier than before. As of today, a new price list applies to LHV clients, according to which the purchase and sale of foreign shares at the market price costs 0.14% of the transaction amount, with a minimum of 9 euros per transaction.

LHV to be announced a bank with the best service in Estonia

Every year, the customer service improvement company Dive carries out a field survey to identify banks that provide the best service. Already for the fifth time, LHV was recognised as a bank with the best service in Estonia.

LHV to add a permanent donation function to bank cards

Starting today, clients of LHV can make donations with every card payment. It is only required to turn on the permanent donation function on the bank card and choose how much and to what charity organisation the amount is donated.

The Estonian Composers Union and LHV are taking cooperation to the next level

Since 2016, excellent Estonian composers have been recognised at the Estonian Music Days festival with LHV’s new musical composition award Au-tasu. The Estonian Composers Union (ECU) and LHV extended their cooperation for five more years, and will also start recognising young composers separately.

LHV to stop financing the acquisition of new diesel passenger cars from 2030

In line with a longer-term strategy and the desire to contribute to Estonia’s climate objectives, LHV Bank has decided that LHV will no longer finance the purchasing of new diesel passenger cars from 2030 onwards.

LHV’s office to receive a BREEAM certificate

LHV’s Tallinn office was awarded the BREEAM green label, acknowledging that the office building at Tartu mnt 2 with its technical systems and the administration of the building meet the environmental requirements of the certificate.

CV-Online: LHV Pank is the most attractive employer in the financial sector

Between November and January, Estonia’s largest job portal CV-Online carried out the traditional TOP employer survey to find out people’s preferences when choosing an employer. In the financial sector, LHV Pank was chosen as the most preferred employer.

NEW SOLUTION: Invest automatically with a pension investment account

With the pension reform, pension savers who want to invest their pension money independently were given a new option. Already today, you can open a special pension investment account, or PIK at LHV Pank and start making plans for where to invest your money in autumn.

A green investment may pay off in only a few years

It is clear that when a company purchases new equipment contributing to its production, revenue will increase. But sometimes even more revenue can be found on the expenditure side, for example, when we talk about the more efficient use of resources.

Kadri Kiisel has become Chairman of the Management Board of LHV Pank, Moonika Maaring has taken over Retail Banking

As of 20 January, the Chairman of the Management Board of LHV Pank is Kadri Kiisel, the former Head of Retail Banking; LHV’s Retail Banking will be managed by Moonika Maaring, who previously worked as the Head of Sales and Channels.

Updated terms of LHV’s micro loan to promote the development of small businesses

In times where the business activities of many companies has slowed down or come to a complete halt, LHV Pank decided to improve the terms of micro loans for small businesses. The maximum loan period is now six years and the loan amount up to EUR 50,000.

LHV opens pension investment account opportunity for its clients

For clients to be able to use the opportunity created with the pension reform – to manage their II pension pillar assets themselves – LHV Pank will already enable the conclusion of a pension investment account (or PIA) contract from 1 January. By concluding a contract between 1 January and 31 July, the pension investment account can begin to be used from September 2021.

What does the purchase insurance that is accompanied by a bank card mean?

Did you drop the phone you bought last week and its screen ended up broken? Or your child’s bicycle was stolen in front of the store? You do not have to worry much if you used a bank card with LHV purchase insurance to pay for the purchase.

Use the LHV Youth Card to save, collect, and grow your money

Although a bank card may still be generally associated with making a payment or withdrawing money from an ATM, it can also have many other useful features. An excellent example is the LHV Youth Card, which helps you save, collect, and grow your money without much effort.

LHV Tallinn Office Recognised as Best Green Office of the Year

LHV Pank, which has joined the UN Principles for Responsible Banking and developed a green action plan, took another step towards making its operations climate-neutral. The Estonian Association for Environmental Management (EKJA) issued the European Green Office certificate to LHV and named the company’s office, located in the CityPlaza building, in Tallinn, as the best Green Office of the year.

Acceptance of applications for opening a III pillar account for children has ended for the year

We would like to inform you that the acceptance of applications for opening a III pillar pension account for children in 2020 has now ended at LHV. We are handling applications that have reached us from existing LHV clients on a priority basis. New applications will see the opening of the child’s III pillar take place in 2021.

To open a third pillar account in 2020, the application must be submitted no later than 29 December, in the case of a child no later than 22 December

LHV reminds its clients that if they wish to join the third pension pillar this year, then the third pillar should be opened and the first contribution be made no later than on 29 December. However, we are waiting for applications for opening the third pillar for children until 22 December. To ensure that things take place smoothly, you should make sure that both the applications and the payment order are correct in every way.

Business hours of LHV during the Christmas holidays and on New Year’s Eve

Due to the approaching holidays, there will be changes to the business hours of LHV Bank, which we ask our clients to consider when planning financial matters.

LHV reduced the holding and transaction fees for foreign shares

From 4 January 2021, clients of LHV Pank will be subject to significantly lower fees than before when trading foreign shares and holding foreign securities.

The Banker to announce LHV as the best bank in Estonia once again

International financial affairs publication The Banker declared LHV Pank the best Estonian bank in 2020. The same recognition was also given to LHV last year.

LHV opens Estonia’s first green third pillar pension fund

LHV Pension Funds purchase Tanker brewery production facilities

LHV Pension Funds are in the process of purchasing three stock office-type commercial buildings in Jüri in Rae municipality in which the biggest lessee is the Tanker brewery.

Fans collected more than EUR 43,000 over a period of six months using the LHV Football Card

The aid collected with the LHV Football Card will be disbursed in two instalments for the first time this year. While in the spring, EUR 36,003 was disbursed in support of Estonian football, then in the second half of the year, fans collected almost 22% more, i.e., EUR 43,763.

What is a pension investment account and who is it intended for?

In relation to the freshly implemented pension reform, many people are wondering how to proceed. One little-known possibility is to open a pension investment account (PIA) which makes every saver a manager of their own personal pension fund. It is likely that the arrival of the PIA will become the biggest event of the coming year in the Estonian investment market.

Turning faith-based green transition into gain-based green transition

It is difficult to envy economic analysts who are busy making forecasts right now. Besides the usual inputs, something should be thought of the spread of the virus and the reactions of other countries. Politicians have found a solution and are busy rounding up billions as a counter-measure. This has brought about a situation in which, based only on financial logic, Estonian companies should prepare for the next economic upswing.

LHV pension funds to invest in renewable energy company Sunly

LHV’s pension funds are set to invest up to 14 million euros in the bonds of the renewable energy company Sunly Land. With the investment, the company plans to grow its renewable energy portfolio, extending its business operations in Poland.

LHV’s clients can now also pay with Android phones

While Apple Pay reached LHV clients in the spring, then as of today, Google Pay is also available in Estonia, and LHV’s clients specifically are among the first who can use it.

LHV bank office to open its doors in Pärnu next year

At the beginning of October, a lease agreement was signed that established the location of LHV Pank’s third client office. LHV’s new office will be located in the heart of Pärnu, in the Graf Zeppelini Maja, and it will provide services to all clients in the region.

LHV has also begun offering green loans to companies

LHV has supplemented its selection of green financial services with favourable green loans for companies. The desire to operate in the long term also requires a long-term view, which is why we have developed special offers for environmentally friendly loans.

Stock Shark to announce the best investor once again

Today marks the date when you can sign up for the most popular stock market game in Estonia – Stock Shark – where the best virtual stock trader will emerge over the next three weeks.

LHV Pank is the market leader on Estonia’s investment landscape

Over the past few months, LHV Pank has become the market leader for investment services in Estonia, reaching two major benchmarks: LHV’s market share increased to 44 per cent and the value of LHV clients’ securities reached EUR 1.1 billion.

Green Home Loan Gaining Importance

September saw every tenth home loan granted by LHV be a green home loan - home buyers have become more and more aware of making environmentally friendly choices. Green home loan allows the clients to get the best loan terms from LHV.

LHV began offering apartment association loans

Starting this week, LHV Pank brought a specially designed loan to market for apartment associations, which can be used for renovating, reconditioning or designing a residential building.

Now you can also view the PIN for your bank card in LHV’s mobile app

LHV’s regularly updated mobile app has gained another function – private and business clients can now also view their bank card PIN from their phone.

Instar recognises LHV as an attractive employer once again

Based on the results of the survey on the expectations of students and employer reputation, organised by the employer branding agency Instar, LHV was again recognised as an attractive employer.

Now you can invest in LHV’s new subordinated bonds

Starting from today, the process of subscribing to LHV Group's new subordinated bonds will begin; interested parties will be able to acquire securities until 25 September, and if everything goes according to plan, they will also reach the stock exchange in early October.

LHV ranks among the three most desirable employers in Estonia

Results of the survey conducted by job portal CVKeskus.ee showed that Telia Eesti, Eesti Energia, and LHV Pank are the most loved employers among Estonian workers.

LHV to begin providing a full-service payment collection service

As a step to simplify administration for businesses, LHV Pank will begin providing a full-service payment collection service from September.

Period for submitting student loan applications at LHV has begun

LHV Pank has begun accepting student loan applications and will be offering students up to EUR 2,500 in student loans this academic year.

Clients of LHV are now able to pay using Fitbit and Garmin smartwatches

As of this week, clients of LHV are able to pay for products and services using a Fitbit or Garmin smartwatch. You must own an LHV bank card to be able to make a contactless payment using your smartwatch or tracker.

LHV is the first bank to offer a virtual International Student Identity Card (ISIC)

LHV became the first bank to offer its clients the opportunity to order a virtual ISIC student identification card via a mobile app. You can add an International Student Identity Card to your other cards in the LHV mobile app.

LHV is keeping 300,000 bees on the roof of the bank building

As of this spring, nearly 300,000 bees have been living on the 7th floor intermediate roof of the LHV bank building and, as productive workers, they have also already provided their first yield of honey.

Wage subsidy is no obstacle to applying for a loan

Despite the end of the emergency situation, the economy is still facing turbulent times. Here and there we hear questions about whether banks are still lending money to buy a home and what happens to a borrower who has received a wage subsidy.

Euromoney declared LHV the best Estonian bank for the third year in a row

Euromoney – the leading international business magazine – declared LHV the best bank in Estonia for the third year in a row.

LHV is a desired employer among students

Every spring, Kantar Emor conducts an employer reputation survey, where students of economics, IT, and technical professions are asked to rank major employers. LHV Pank is the most reputable employer in the banking sector among young people.

Crowdestate and Funderbeam investments now visible in LHV internet bank

The long-awaited overview of the investments made to investment platforms Crowdestate and Funderbeam was added to LHV internet bank for the first anniversary of the alternative investment service. In addition to private clients, companies can now also use the service.

LHV’s instant payment limit will be raised to EUR 100,000 from July

Real-time euro payments, or instant payments, have become an integral part of everyday banking. From July, LHV raises the instant payment limit to EUR 100,000.

Opening hours and processing of payments during the holidays

On Midsummer Day there are some changes to LHV's business hours.

At LHV, both private and business clients can make phone number based payments

The new proxy payment solution has reached the LHV mobile app, which means that now only the recipient's phone number is needed to make payments. As the only bank in Estonia, LHV also offers the proxy payments solution to companies.

More than half a thousand euros were raised for charity with LHV Child Accounts

Last week, LHV Youth Bank organised a charity campaign dedicated to Child Protection Day, during which 535 euros were raised to support the charity fund Minu Unistuste Päev (My Dream Day).

LHV has begun to reduce its carbon footprint – in 2019 it was 1,210 tonnes

The greenhouse gas emissions footprint resulting from LHV’s office activity in 2019 was the equivalent of 1,210 tonnes of CO2, or 2.6 tonnes per employee. LHV’s goal is to reduce emissions and to operate in a climate neutral manner by 2022.

LHV became Signatory of the Principles for Responsible Banking

In March, LHV Group officially joined the UN Principles for Responsible Banking, and has prepared an action plan for delivering on promises made. Among other things, LHV plans to make its activities climate-neutral in 2022, following the aim to specify loan and investment principles, and to also support the movement of our clients and the Estonian financial sector towards greener options.

LHV Bank partners with Citi for USD payments

Private and business clients of Estonian banking group LHV Bank (’LHV’) will now have access to USD payments after LHV partnered with multinational American bank ‘Citi’, that has operations in more than 160 countries.

First part of support collected with the LHV Football Card to reach clubs in May

Even the world of sports has not escaped the effects of the coronavirus, which is why LHV, as the main sponsor of Estonian football, decided to pay this year’s Football Card support in two parts. During the first period, more than EUR 36,000 was collected.

You can now conveniently open an account for your child via the LHV mobile app

At the beginning of the year, LHV announced the option to open an account for your child without leaving home, via the Internet Bank. Doing so is now even more convenient for parents – you can open an account for your child via our mobile app.

LHV business hours on May 1

On Friday, May 1, LHV's client offices and support are closed. Intra-bank and Instant payments work as usual 24/7, but European and cross-border payments cannot be made on that day. If you want your payments to reach the receipient before the holidays, enter them at no later than Thursday, before 4.30 pm.

With an LHV home loan you can purchase a home 100% contact free

Applying for a home loan is now even faster and more convenient at LHV, as the entire loan process – starting from application to notarial deeds – can be performed digitally and contact free.

LHV’s business hours during the Easter Holiday

During the Easter Holiday the opening hours of LHV and the processing of payments will be different. We ask customers to consider the changes.

LHV Pank simplifies the application procedure for the grace period

Given the current economic standstill, a large number of loan clients have been requesting a grace period from banks. LHV Pank enables their clients to have a free grace period under a simplified procedure without changing other terms and conditions.

European Central Bank grants LHV Pank the right to issue covered bonds

On the proposal of the Financial Supervision Authority, AS LHV Pank was granted permission by the European Central Bank to issue covered bonds so that LHV can include long-term financing secured by housing loans with which to reduce the price of money intended for lending.

During the emergency, all LHV banking services are operational

Due to the spread of the coronavirus, Estonia has declared an emergency situation. As a provider of vital services, we at LHV will continue to do our jobs and our best to ensure that you are able to conveniently use our banking services at the present time. As a client of LHV, nearly all banking operations can be performed without leaving your home, using our mobile app or internet bank.

LHV enables a grace period for corporate loan clients, should they require one

In relation to the potential effect of the coronavirus on the economy, LHV Pank has decided to enable a grace period of up to six months to corporate loan clients who are affected by the coronavirus.

Apple Pay is now open to LHV’s clients

Starting today, LHV bank card holders will be able to use Apple Pay to pay in shops and online. To use this simple, secure and private payment method, just add your LHV bank card to your Apple device’s Wallet.

LHV loses transaction fees for trading of Baltic shares

Starting today, 1 February, clients of LHV Pank are able to perform Baltic share transactions without a service charge. As before, the holding of Baltic securities also remains free for all LHV clients.

LHV Growth Account helping 10,000 people to invest

One of LHV’s primary investment products, LHV Growth Account, exceeded the threshold of 10,000 active users last week. For many clients, the adoption of a Growth Account is their first step in investing.

Availability of LHV’s ATMs has improved

Clients are now able to use the ATMs of LHV’s and Luminor’s joint network in Elva, Otepää, Jõgeva, Kärdla, and at the Tikupoiss Cafe, in Imavere.

LHV UK branch opened access to instant pound payments to customers

As of today, LHV’s UK branch commenced providing real-time pound payments via the UK’s Faster Payments scheme. LHV also provides customers with real-time euro payments.

LHV will help pharmacists set up pharmacies by granting them loans

Loan opportunities for pharmacists were discussed at a meeting between LHV Pank and the Estonian Chamber of Pharmacists, and LHV confirmed its willingness to make financing more accessible to pharmacists for establishing new pharmacies and buying out chain pharmacies.

LHV Pank reached 200,000 clients

In December, more than 4,200 new clients joined LHV Pank, which raised the number of the bank’s clients to over 200,000 for the very first time. In everyday banking, LHV has grown to become the third largest bank in Estonia.

You can open an account for your child at LHV Pank without leaving home

Clients of LHV, who are also parents, can now conveniently open accounts for their minor children via the internet bank without having to visit a bank office.

LHV and the Estonian Football Association are taking cooperation into the next decade

The Estonian Football Association and LHV extended their cooperation, which began in 2010, by a period of five years, stepping into the next decade together.

LHV's business hours during Christmas and the New Year

Due to the approaching holidays, there will be changes to the business hours of LHV Bank, which we ask our clients to consider when planning different financial matters.

The Banker names LHV the best bank in Estonia

The Banker named LHV Pank the Bank of the Year in Estonia 2019 at The Banker’s Bank of the Year Awards 2019, which was held last night.

Loans of existing Danske Bank clients were transferred to LHV Pank

On 23 November, LHV Pank and Danske Bank finalised the transaction, as a result of which nearly 10,000 private loans were moved to LHV Pank. Although the transfer was made as easy for the clients as possible, there are still some important nuances to consider in the future.

Clients receive their Consumer Loan from LHV much faster

As of November, the process of transferring Consumer Loans from LHV Finance to client accounts became much faster. This makes the loan service much more convenient for the Client.

78,000 euros collected with LHV Football Card in support of clubs

This year, football fans and members of football club communities collected 77,694 euros in support of Estonian football by actively paying with their LHV Football Cards. The sponsorship will be paid to the favourite clubs of card owners in the coming days.

Stock Shark 2019 is Risto Lehtsalu

The final week of LHV’s stock exchange game “Stock Shark 2019” offered an extremely exciting match between Risto Lehtsalu and Valeri Tõnismaa, with Risto Lehtsalu coming out on top in the end.

Disturbances in LHV banking services

Some of our customers might have encountered disturbances in LHV banking services on Thursday and Friday due to distributed denial of service (DDos) attacks targeting some of our systems.

LHV mobile app enhanced with a loan application option

Beginning this week, clients can apply for a home Loan via the LHV mobile banking app.

LHV added security to access the internet bank with Smart-ID

From today, Smart-ID can be used in LHV internet bank in a new way: LHV added an additional check to use Smart-ID for personal identification and payment verification, which increases customer attention and security.

Registration begins today for the Stock Shark game

Starting in October, LHV will once again be organising Estonia’s most popular stock game – Stock Shark. The annual game is once again taking place in a familiar format, i.e. over a period of four weeks participants will be able to trade shares on a virtual account, with the goal being to grow the value of their portfolio so that it exceeds those of others.

The network of ATMs grew five times for LHV clients

Today, the joint ATMs of LHV and Luminor have received a new setup and appearance. All 125 ATMs of the joint network are now ready for free use by LHV Bank's clients.

LHV’s updated mobile app allows a new client to open an account

As of today, the possibilities to request money and to open an account for a new private client are available in the LHV mobile bank. LHV Pank has significantly improved the mobile bank app over the summer.

LHV began using information provided by the Tax and Customs Board in its loan decision process

When submitting an application, LHV has begun offering its loan clients the option to use information from the Tax and Customs Board (MTA) when providing information on their income and workplace. This simplifies the loan decision processes and speeds up the response time for clients.

Now you can pay your taxes to an account in LHV Pank

You will now be able to pay state taxes, make payments, pay state fees and other sums to accounts in LHV Pank belonging to the Ministry of Finance and the Tax and Customs Board.

LHV warns against phishing messages sent on behalf of LHV Pank

It has been reported today, that LHV clients have received SMS messages on behalf of LHV Pank informing them of new payment received or requesting their account to be updated and luring message recipients to the accompanying web link. LHV Pank has not sent these scam messages and we ask you not to click on the links. In any case, you should avoid entering your personal details on the web page linked in the message.

LHV once again declared best bank in Estonia by Euromoney

Euromoney, the leading international business magazine, declared LHV the best bank in Estonia for the second year in a row.

More than 1,000 novel entrepreneur accounts have been opened

The entrepreneur account, launched through the cooperation of LHV Pank and the Tax and Customers Board, has gained more than 1,000 customers within 6 months. The entrepreneur account simplifies the payment of taxes and reporting of private persons engaged in entrepreneurship.

Internet bank offers LHV’s clients an overview of their crowdfunding investments

LHV began offering a new free service to their investment services clients, enabling them to access information on alternative financial allocations in the internet bank summary view. EstateGuru and Coinbase accounts are the first of these that can be viewed.

LHV’s network of ATMs is set to grow to 125 ATMs

LHV Pank, Luminor Bank, Danske Bank and Worldline signed an agreement, according to which LHV will become Luminor’s new partner in the common ATM network, replacing the previous partner, Danske Bank. The common network will be served by LHV.

It is now possible to trade with foreign shares in LHV mobile app

LHV mobile bank has been complemented with a long-awaited additional feature: from now on, LHV mobile app users can buy and sell foreign exchange shares and exchange traded funds on their mobile.

Pension app My Pension shows you the amount of the pension you will begin receiving in the future

Every smartphone owner will now be able to install Estonia’s only pension app, My Pension, on their smartphones and receive the best overview of their collected assets and future pension amounts. Over the summer, users of the My Pension app will participate in draws for four iPhone XR smartphones.

LHV intends to acquire the private loans of Danske Bank

LHV Pank and Danske Bank have reached an agreement that LHV will acquire Danske Bank’s unit involved with Estonian private loans, that essentially consists of the loan portfolio of private clients in the amount of approximately 470 million euros.

LHV is about to join the UK's instant payments scheme

The UK branch of LHV Bank, serving the financial technology companies, plans to start offering real-time pound payments to payment intermediary clients in June. To date, LHV has opened an account with the Bank of England and is joining the Faster Payments scheme as a direct member.

LHV business hours on May 1

We ask to consider that on May Day, 1 May there will be changes to the business hours of LHV and payments. On Wednesday, 1 May LHV’s offices and client support will be closed.

Magazine Investeeri moves away from paper pages to the web

As of this year, the LHV magazine Investeeri will be published as an online magazine.

Upgrades to the Estonian Tax and Customs Board will temporarily suspend the functioning of the Salary Payment service and the Entrepreneur Account

From 3 to 8 May, there will be a large-scale interruption in the information systems of the Estonian Tax and Customs Board which will affect, among LHV’s banking services, the Salary Payment service and the Entrepreneur Account; we ask the users of these services to consider possible inconveniences.

LHV has commenced providing home loans with KredEx sureties

Previously, LHV only allowed a self-financing rate that is smaller than usual in the case of additional real estate collateral, but now, a surety by the KredEx Fund can also be used as additional collateral at LHV.

LHV’s business hours during the Easter Holiday 

Please consider that the opening hours of LHV and the processing of payments will be different during the Easter Holiday. The movement of payments of LHV’s clients is improved with the availability of instant payments.

LHV invites young people to apply for the LHV Youth Idea Bank

LHV has assembled a Council comprised of LHV Youth Idea Bank members, which will begin to influence the development of LHV’s banking services directed at young people, while also spreading financial knowledge among young Estonian youths. At present, the Idea Bank has five remarkable young members, but one member is still missing. Could that person be you?

LHV is once again the bank offering the best service in Estonia

A field survey conducted by survey company Dive continues to identify the banks offering the best service. The title of the bank offering the best service in Estonia was overwhelmingly won by LHV Pank, which had previously settled for second place.

LHV has commenced making free instant payments

Customers of LHV can now make and receive real-time euro payments, i.e. instant payments.

A much more convenient way to send information on the paid LHV home loan interest to the Tax and Customs Board

2018 income tax return can be submitted to the Tax and Customs Board (ETCB) from 15 February until 1 April. A natural person can deduct the interest of a loan or leasing taken for the acquisition of a house or apartment from their income. Starting from this year, it is even more convenient to send the information on LHV home loan interest to the ETCB.

New economic analyst of LHV Pank is Kristo Aab

On 2 January, the economic analyst Kristo Aab joined LHV Pank to analyse the macroeconomy for LHV

As of today, LHV Pank clients can open an Entrepreneur Account

LHV Pank, in cooperation with the Tax and Customs Board, was the first to launch an Entrepreneur Account on the Estonian market, simplifying the payment of taxes and reporting for private persons engaged in entrepreneurship.

The rating agency Moody’s assigned LHV Pank a credit rating of Baa1

Moody’s Investors Service assigned AS LHV Pank an investment-grade credit rating with a stable outlook. This is the first time LHV has obtained an investment-grade rating from an international rating agency.

The rating agency Moody’s assigned LHV Pank a credit rating of Baa1

Moody’s Investors Service assigned AS LHV Pank an investment-grade credit rating with a stable outlook. This is the first time LHV has obtained an investment-grade rating from an international rating agency.

Business grower – UneRuno weighted blanket

Keit Hints and Triin Juss have created the company Uneruno, and they have been producing weighted blankets since last autumn.

LHV has brought the trading of Baltic shares to mobile phones

Starting today, LHV mobile app users can buy and sell Baltic shares directly via the mobile app. LHV’s mobile app has been supplemented with the long awaited additional function.

LHV flew 130 employees to their winter office in Portugal - how are things there?

In order to offer a change in environment and team telework experience to their employees, LHV flew 130 people to Portugal in autumn.

LHV’s business hours during the holidays

The arrival of Christmas and the New Year will bring changes to LHV’s business hours. To ensure that you will be able to perform your banking transactions at the right time and conveniently, you should remember the following.

LHV participates in TransferWise’s £65 million syndicated debt facility

TransferWise has completed a £65 million syndicated debt facility to support the increasing requirements of its growing international customer base. LHV Bank was one of the participants of the syndicate.

Fans collected 80,000 € in support for Estonian football with the LHV Football Card

By actively paying with their LHV Football Cards, football fans collected a record 79,766 € 2018 in support for Estonian football in 2018. This is 22% more than in the previous year.

Earn Sweatcoins and exchange them to Euros

As of today, Sweatcoin, the fitness app that has gained remarkable popularity in the USA, UK, Germany, Scandinavia and elsewhere, is available in Estonia. Right from the first day, there is a good offer for LHV Youth Bank customers on the in-app marketplace.

The Stock Shark 2018 is Kristjan Krass

The winner of LHV’s four week long stock game “Stock Shark 2018” is Kristjan Krass, who managed to increase his portfolio by 47% and won the main prize of 5,000 €.

LHV started offering LHV car insurance

Since the beginning of October, LHV Pank is offering its leasing customers three LHV car insurance products: LHV motor third party liability (MTPL) insurance, LHV Casco insurance and LHV Super Casco insurance. The products have been developed in cooperation with the insurance company Compensa.

Together with purchases, an LHV bankcard now enables you to withdraw cash as well

Starting from today, LHV bankcards can be used for withdrawing cash while paying for the purchases at a store. This cash-back service is provided by Coop stores and Olerex full-service stations for example.

LHV Pank introduces e-identification

Starting from today, customers can open a bank account in the LHV Internet bank via e-mail. In this way, people can become bank customers electronically without leaving their home.

The stock sharks shall go against each other in October

Estonia’s most popular stock exchange game Stock Shark shall get back into its usual rhythm – within four weeks in October, the traders need to increase their portfolio value as much as possible to find out who the best trader is. Registering for the game started on 24 September.

LHV Youth Card is gaining popularity

The LHV Youth Bank’s central pillar of support, the LHV Youth Card, has been well received by young people. The card is a convenient and eye-catching swipe card, one that is characteristic of Youth Bank clients and benefits its user on a daily basis.

New season of free investment seminars

We are already launching the 18th season of the “LHV Investment School” – starting from 11 September, we will once again start offering knowledge and new ideas for beginners as well as those who are advanced. Free seminars will be held in Tallinn and Tartu.

Micro-investing lets you begin to invest with ease

The start of LHV Youth Bank added a unique saving solution to the selection of services offered by LHV, i.e. micro-investing, which can also be used by other LHV clients in addition to young people.

LHV Youth Bank is ready to start

Hey you, young Estonian! We know you are full of power. You are part of the new generation. You are creative, smart and daring. You are the rainmaker! You appreciate freedom and you think a value-based society is important. You have the energy, optimism and will in you that shapes the future Estonia. The future world.

Kadri Kiisel appointed as Member of AS LHV Pank Management Board

On 17 August, the Supervisory Board of AS LHV Pank, that belongs to the LHV Group consolidation group, decided to appoint Kadri Kiisel as the new Head of Retail Banking and a member of the LHV Pank Management Board. She will start at the position from 21 August. The Management Board now has seven members.

LHV’s opening hours on the Day of Restoration of Estonian Independence

On 20 August, the Day of Restoration of Estonian Independence, LHV’s offices and customer support will be closed, although our partner will answer quick questions via the telephone.

LHV’s low value payment saves you the trouble of entering your PIN

LHV Pank has created a new option for making low value payments – from now on private clients can make European payments valued under 30 euros to the recipient’s account more conveniently without entering PIN2 upon confirmation.

LHV will start offering student loans

LHV Pank is in the process of bringing state secured study loans to market to expand the choice available to students when it comes to financing their studies. LHV will begin offering study loans on 27 August.

LHV private banking card terms and conditions and price list are changing

As of 20 September, the LHV private banking card shall also include travel insurance for the entire family, an option to join the Estravel Platinum Club and to order the Priority Pass card.

Approved second supplement to the prospectus of public offering of shares of AUGA group, AB and their admission to regulated markets

On 20 July 2018 the Bank of Lithuania approved the second supplement to the prospectus of public offering of ordinary registered shares of AUGA group, AB (hereinafter, the “Company”) and their admission to trading on the regulated markets (hereinafter, the “Prospectus”), which had been approved by the Bank of Lithuania on 2 July 2018 (decision No. 241-158), and later amended by the first supplement, dated 17 July 2018 (decision No. 241-169) (hereinafter, the “Prospectus Supplement”, please see the attached documents) and passported thereof to the Polish Financial Supervision Authority.

LHV concluded an agreement with deposit marketplace Raisin

LHV Pank has concluded an agreement with the European leading deposit marketplace platform Raisin that now enables the bank to accept new deposits both from the German and the Austrian market.

Approved supplement to the prospectus of public offering of shares of AUGA group, AB and their admission to regulated markets

On 17 July 2018 the Bank of Lithuania approved the supplement to the prospectus of public offering of ordinary registered shares of AUGA group, AB (hereinafter, the “Company”) and their admission to trading on the regulated markets (hereinafter, the “Prospectus”), which had been approved by the Bank of Lithuania on 2 July 2018 (decision No. 241-158), (hereinafter, the “Prospectus Supplement”, please see the attached documents) and passported thereof to the Polish Financial Supervision Authority.

Euromoney: LHV is the best bank in Estonia

The international business magazine Euromoney declared LHV the best bank in Estonia. It was the first time for LHV to earn this title from Euromoney.

Public offering documents of shares of AUGA group, AB

On 2 July 2018 the Bank of Lithuania approved the prospectus of public offering of ordinary registered shares of AUGA group, AB (hereinafter, the “Company”) and their admission to trading on the regulated markets (hereinafter, the “Prospectus”, please see the attached documents) and passported thereof to the Polish Financial Supervision Authority.

LHV’s business hours during Midsummer celebrations

Victory Day and Midsummer Day bring some small changes to LHV’s business hours. On 22 June, the opening hours of LHV’s client offices and customer support will be shortened: The Tartu office will be closing at 15.00 and our Tallinn office and customer support will close at 16.00.

NIB and LHV to finance SME investments in Estonia

LHV Pank signed a 5-year unsecured loan agreement, in the amount of 20 million €, with the Nordic Investment Bank (NIB), to expand the loan facilities of small and medium-sized enterprises.

Subrscription to the Port of Tallinn shares has begun

AS Tallinna Sadam (the Port of Tallinn) has published the IPO prospectus, according to which Estonian retail investors and Estonian and international institutional investors will be able to subscribe for shares in the company from May 25 to June 6, and the price range of the offer is from 1.40 to 1.80 euros per share, The indicative minimum allocation per Estonian retail investor is 1,000 shares.

LHV adds two new ATMs

Starting from today, LHV’s ATMs will be available at Mustamäe Keskus and Laagri Selver. With the two new ATMs added, LHV now has 20 ATMs all over Estonia. In addition to Tallinn there are ATMs in Tartu, Pärnu, Rakvere and Viljandi.

The public offering of AS Tallinna Sadam shares will begin on 25 May

AS Tallinna Sadam has announced its intention to proceed with an initial public offering and a listing of its Shares on the Baltic Main List of the Nasdaq Tallinn Stock Exchange.

The May double salary has been drawn, a new prize on 5 June

Each month, we will hold a prize drawing to award a double salary to one client, meaning that the bank will add one month’s salary to the winner’s account. The prize draw is held between all bank clients whose monthly salary is deposited at LHV Pank. The May lottery draw was on 7 May and the lucky winner was Kairi Koov. Congratulations!

Review the new principles governing the processing of client data at LHV

On 25 May, the new European Union General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), regulating the protection of natural persons in the processing of data, will come into force. In connection with this, new principles governing the processing of client data processing will take effect in LHV.

On May 1 there will be changes to the business hours of LHV, which we ask you to take into consideration

On May Day, 1 May, LHV’s offices and client support will be closed. Interbank European payments (incl. domestic) and cross-border payments will not be made on 1 May. This means that any payment initiated after 16.30 on 30 April will reach the recipient in another bank on 2 May, at the earliest. Internal payments will be processed as usual.

LHV to hold a prize draw for double salary among clients

LHV announced a prize draw between all bank clients whose monthly salary is deposited at LHV Pank. Each month a prize drawing will be held to award a double salary to a client, meaning that the bank will add one month’s salary to the client’s account.

Business grower – wine bar Vein ja Vine

The wine bar Vein ja Vine in the centre of Tartu, on Rüütli street facing hotel London, has claimed the hearts of the people of Tartu. Driven by its success, the owners of the wine bar took out a micro loan and acquired this year the legendary Vilde cafe, now going by the name of Vilde ja Vine.

Opening hours of LHV and processing of payments during the Easter Holiday

Please consider that the opening hours of LHV and processing of payments are different during Easter Holiday.
On 30 March, Good Friday, LHV’s offices, customer support and brokerage department will be closed.
European and cross-border payments, including domestic inter-bank transfers, will not be carried out from 30 March to 2 April.

LHV’s business hours during the holidays

Please note that, in connection with the anniversary of the Republic of Estonia, LHVs hours of operation will be a bit different than usual. 23 February will be a shortened workday at LHV: We will be closing our Tallinn office and customer support at 16.00 and our Tartu office at 15.00. LHV Finance customer support will be working normal hours, every day from 9.00-21.00.

February is customer service month at LHV

At the end of last year and the beginning of this year, the customer service improvement company Dive conducted an annual sector survey of banking, focusing on the services offered by banks in the Baltic states. For the second year in a row, our overall score for customer service was really high – 91%.

LHV Bank opens a branch in London

The UK Financial Conduct Authority has granted LHV Bank approval to open a branch in the United Kingdom. LHV plans to register a branch in the coming weeks and start operating in London in March.

LHV was recognised as the best private banking service provider in Estonia

Financial magazine Euromoney’s annual private banking and asset management survey revealed that Estonia’s best private banking service is offered by LHV. LHV’s asset management service, quality of investment analysis and customer experience also received an excellent rating.

LHV taking corporate workplaces further. Literally.

We are redefining what it means and feels like to work for a bigger brand. The lines between startup cultures and corporate cultures are getting blurrier as we speak, and talent is starting to look a lot less at the size of the company and more at how a particular job and company fits their lifestyles.

The Terms and Conditions of Insurance for hire-purchases and consumer loans are changing

As of 11 January 2018, LHV’s insurer for hire-purchases and consumer loans with insurance cover is changing, and changes to the Terms and Conditions for Insurance Cover will enter into force. The new insurer is ERGO Insurance SE.

LHV pension funds invested in Bigbank’s bonds

In December, Bigbank AS issued 5 million € worth of subordinated bonds with a maturity of ten years and having a fixed interest rate of 6.5% per annum. The placement of bonds was organised in conjunction with LHV pension funds and the goal is to strengthen the capital base of Bigbank in line with the strategy and growth objectives of the bank.

With the help of LHV, you can use your bank card to make donations in church

In November, LHV and the congregation of St. John’s Church of Tallinn of the Estonian Evangelical Lutheran Church began working together to provide churchgoers with the opportunity to make donations using a bank card.

LHV pension funds invested in Luminor bonds

Luminor Bank has launched its first bonds in Estonia. The investments have been made by LHV pension funds in amount of 35 million Euros and by Swedbank pension funds in 30 million Euros.

LHV mobile app improved

Once again, some useful features have been added to LHV’s mobile app app. Finances can be increasingly dealt with via mobile phones; this is further evidenced by the growth of mobile app use – this year the number of LHV mobile app users has increased by 46%.

LHV’s business hours during the holidays

Changes have been made to LHV’s business hours in connection with the coming Christmas and New Year’s holidays. Please take the above into consideration to ensure that you are also able to perform you banking transactions in a convenient and timely manner in December.

LHV Connect is already used by almost 1,000 enterprises

LHV Connect is an API or an Application Programming Interface, that is now used to connect the systems of 1,000 enterprises, for example their finance software, to the banking services of LHV.

LHV has started offering LHV home insurance

LHV Pank has started to offer LHV home insurance to its home loan and private loan customers. The product was launched in cooperation with the insurance company Compensa.

LHV Pank terms and conditions will change

On 1 January 2018, changes in LHV Pank Conditions of provision of investment services and Special conditions of leveraged transactions and derivative transactions will enter into force.

Active use of LHV’s Football Card brings record support to clubs

By actively paying with their LHV Football Cards, football fans earned a record 65,286 € for Estonian football. The sum paid by LHV is 37% higher than a year ago.

Internet purchases with LHV bank cards now include additional cover

To ensure security and raise the feeling of confidence when using LHV bank cards to make payments on the Internet, LHV has added a new security feature to its bank cards. Clients can select a suitable solution and configure it via the internet bank.

LHV Pank terms and conditions will change

On 13 January 2018, changes in LHV Pank General Conditions, Terms and Conditions of Payment Service and Bankcards will enter into force.

LHV’s passive pension funds earned clients 500,000 € over the course of the year

Over a period of 12 months, Estonia’s first passively managed pension funds – the second pillar fund LHV Pension Fund Indeks and third pillar fund LHV Pensionifond Indeks Pluss, which first became available last November – have earned clients more than 500,000 € with their rate of return.

Purchase insurance added to the LHV Gold Card

Purchase insurance protects durable goods purchased using the LHV Gold Card, if they should happen to break, cease to function or fail due to the fault of the buyer within six months of purchase.

LHV to offer LEI code management service

Based on the pan-European regulation MiFID II, all legal persons who wish to carry out securities transactions beyond 3 January 2018 must implement the LEI code. As of today, LHV Pank offers its clients a convenient LEI code management service.

Important information for ID-card users

Due to a threat assessment, the Government of the Republic has decided, as of 24.00 on the evening of 3 November, to suspend the certificates of all ID-cards issued after 16 October 2014. ID-cards with suspended certificates cannot be used to access internet banks or other e-services until their certificates have been renewed.

Tiit Hallas assumes the position of Head of Information Security at LHV

As of today, 2 October, Tiit Hallas, one of the best security experts in the field in Estonia, will assume the position of Head of Information Security at LHV Pank.

Stock sharks compete with investor Toomas

Registration has started for the most popular stock game of Estonia, Börsihai (Stock Shark), which has undergone a cardinal change. This time, the Börsihai game will last for half a year, during which you can compete with the investor Toomas, and participation is paid. The stock game is organised by LHV together with Äripäev.

LHV’s clients may continue to use their ID cards in the same way

The Information System Authority announced the discovery of an ID card related security risk. Since the likelihood of an actual attack taking place is low, all clients are free to continue using their ID cards.

Powertrader update brought real-time market information to mobile phone screens

The LHV Powertrader program is available to clients of LHV Pank who have concluded investment agreements. The most recent update has made the program accessible via web browsers in tablets and mobile phones.

A chatbot to answer questions from LHV’s clients on Facebook

On the LHV Pank Facebook page message app, all questions from clients are now answered by the chatbot Uku. Uku is an innovative virtual assistant, based on machine learning, who is capable of answering simple and frequently asked questions.

LHV’s business hours during Midsummer celebrations

LHV’s business hours on Victory Day and Midsummer Day will differ from our regular hours. Please take this into account when planning your banking operations.

LHV enables to open an account by using video identification

Video identification enables people to become a client at the bank more easily and conveniently. When previously, a client had to visit a bank office and take along their identity document to open an account, then with the help of a new information technology solution, private persons can identify themselves at a distance regardless of their location.

LHV expanded its network of ATMs

LHV Pank expanded its network of ATMs, with machines bearing LHV’s white logo now present in Rakvere and Viljandi.

Opening hours of LHV and the processing of payments on May Day

On May 1 there will be changes to the business hours of LHV, which we ask you to take into consideration. On May Day, 1 May, LHV’s offices and client support will be closed. Interbank European payments (incl. domestic) and cross-border payments will not be made on 1 May.

Salary payment in LHV Internet bank enables automatic declaration of taxes

LHV Pank, in cooperation with the Tax and Customs Board, has launched a Salary Payment service, which can be used by entrepreneurs for the simultaneous payment of salary, declarations and payment of taxes in the LHV Internet bank without entering the e-Tax Board/e-Customs.

Opening hours of LHV and processing of payments during the Easter Holiday

During the Easter Holiday, the opening hours of LHV and processing of payments will be slightly different than usual. Please consider the following changes.

LHV sought additional support for granting loans to enterprises

LHV Pank signed a 10-year unsecured loan agreement, in the amount of 12.5 million €, with the European Investment Fund (EIF), to expand the loan facilities of small and medium-sized enterprises.

LHV Finance introduced a car loan and home repair loan to the market

Consumer loan oriented LHV Finance began offering clients long-awaited new loan products – the LHV car loan and the LHV Home Repair Loan.

LHV declared the bank with the best service in Estonia

For the second year in a row, LHV Pank has ranked first in field research on the level of customer service in the banking sector, as conducted by the market survey company Dive.

LHV will begin publishing financial plans and monthly results

In a week’s time, on 7 February LHV will disclose the company’s unaudited results for 2016 and for Q4. On the same day 11.00 AM LHV will also release the financial plan for 2017. Additionally this year LHV Group will start publishing monthly result overviews. Results of January 2016 will be disclosed through the market system on 14 February.

LHV’s operation hours during the holidays

During Christmas and New Year there will be changes to the regular business hours of LHV. Please bear in mind these changes in order to avoid any possible inconveniences.

LHV launches passive pension funds

In addition to its actively managed pension funds, LHV Group’s subsidiary LHV Varahaldus will start offering two passively managed pension funds – the second pillar fund LHV Pensionifond Indeks and the third pillar fund LHV Pensionifond Indeks Pluss – as of this week.

New Tartu office open for business

As of today we offer our services in Tartu at Ülikooli street 2a. LHV’s new office is located in a brand new office building and is more accessible, more spacious and more comfortable than before. The client office is equipped with a new 24/7 ATM.

Our website got a new look and content

LHV website has been updated so it is easier to use, responsive to different devices and accords to our new visual identity. New architecture makes services and content simpler to find. The objective of the update is to improve clients’ online user experience.

LHV to set up passively managed pension funds with a 0.39% management fee

This autumn, LHV Varahaldus is set to introduce two new passively-investing pension funds to the pension market. For both the II pillar fund LHV Pensionifond Indeks and III pillar LHV Pensionifond Indeks Pluss, the annual management fee will be 0.39%. The funds will have no entry or exit fees. The funds’ assets will be constantly and broadly invested in index-following liquid investment funds.

LHV Pank begins issuing contactless payment cards

LHV overhauled its range of bank cards: as an innovation, all bank cards issued from 22 August now feature the contactless payment option. This means that the contactless payment card can be used to make purchases of up to 10 € without inserting the card into the payment terminal or entering your PIN. Bigger purchases can be made using the contactless card as per usual. Contactless technology is used also by LHV’s ATMs and payment terminals.

100,000th customer joins LHV Pank

LHV Pank reached an important milestone when the one hundred thousandth customer opened their account at the bank. This year has seen approximately 2500 new customers switch over to the bank every month, and according to Erki Kilu, Chairman of the Management Board of LHV Pank, it is a delight that so many people and businesses have entrusted their finances to LHV. Last year, more than 15,000 customers opened accounts at LHV.

LHV’s business hours and transaction times during Easter

LHV asks you to please note that we will be adjusting our business hours slightly during the Easter holidays.

LHV’s hours of operation during the Christmas and New Year holidays

In order to avoid any possible inconveniences, please remember that there will be changes to the regular business hours of LHV during Christmas and New Year.

LHV’s business hours and transaction times during Easter

LHV asks you to please note that we will be adjusting our business hours slightly during the Easter holidays.