Oesterreichische Kontrollbank AG

Founded in 1946, Oesterreichische Kontrollbank AG is a specialized financial institution that plays a central role in the Austrian economy. Owned by a consortium of Austrian commercial banks, OeKB's mission is to strengthen Austria as a business location. It operates in two main areas: Export Services, where it acts as Austria's official Export Credit Agency (ECA) providing government-backed guarantees, financing, and insurance for Austrian exports; and Capital Market Services, where it functions as the Central Securities Depository (CSD) for Austria, providing essential infrastructure for the securities market, including settlement, custody, and data services. It also provides services for the Austrian energy market.