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Ferratum Capital Germany GmbH: Ferratum Group publishes Q1 2021 results - Seite 4
The Group's role remains as an enabler, or a platform, for the business units to flourish. Primelending and the Mobile Wallet business has now been rebranded SweepBank, a brand with a very clear customer focus and an ambition to make its clients' lives easier. The brand Ferratum is reserved for the Near Prime lending business.
Brand | Products |
Ferratum | Microloan, PlusLoan and Credit Limit |
CapitalBox | SME lending |
SweepBank | Primeloan and Mobile Wallet |
Matching share plan
The Group introduced during Q1 2021 a matching share plan for its employees. Under the program, employees have twice a year the opportunity to invest 5% of their annual salary in the Company's shares. The shares will vest after a two-year holding period, after which the Company will match the shares at a 1:1 ratio. In the first trance, a total of 113 employees participated in the matching share plan with a total investment of EUR 262 560.
Risk management
The Group takes moderate and calculated risks in conducting its business. The prudent management of risks minimises the probability of unexpected losses and threats to the reputation of the Group. Therefore, it can enhance profitability and shareholder value.
The Board of Directors monitors operations regularly and is ultimately responsible for adequate risk management and ensuring that the Group has access to the appropriate software, including instructions on controlling and monitoring risks. The CEO of the Group is responsible for the daily operations. Each member of the Leadership Team ultimately bears responsibility for identifying and controlling the risks related to their functions in line with instructions from the Board.