UniCredito Italiano announces plans for Pekao S.A.

Bank Pekao S.A.'s strategic investor, UniCredito Italiano (UCI), is announcing vital changes to Pekao's services in order to strengthen its positioN on the Polish market. UCI wants to separate Pekao into three AREAS: service for big corporations, service for small and medium sized companies and service for individuals. At the beginning of April, the bank hired 320 new employees to provide better service quality for customers. A wide range of new services are planned for retail clients according to different age groups. The bank is also continuing its three-year plan to build 300 outlets. Pekao's most important investment is implementing a new computer system by 2001. (Puls Biznesu page 5) A.D.