|  | C. G. D. |  | |  | FLAD |  | | | Banco de Portugal | |
We have followed enthusiastically the country's social and economic development, thus constituting a reference in the Portuguese banking sector.Indeed, more than just a bank, CGD is the parent corporation of a modern financial group ready to meet all the needs of our customers and to meet the challenges involved in the globalisation of markets head-on.  Everything we help build and consolidate is the result of a tradition of leadership that thrives within a framework of partnership with our customers. As part of our ongoing quest for excellence we have expanded our international presence in Europe, Africa, Asia and the Americas, and we have diversified into all segments of finance. We have formed relationships with the largest international organisations with a view towards regulatory compliance, stability and innovation, in order to bring about the most favourable market conditions for all who use our products and services. We are alert for new business models as they arise, endeavouring to study and assimilate them into the services we provide. We commit ourselves endeavour to keep our customer satisfaction level as high as possible even in the face of profound changes in the marketplace and their ever-increasing demands. We have implemented a culture of change to maintain our position at the top of the Portuguese financial system, expanding our presence throughout the world. While preserving our tradition of stability and thoroughness and retaining the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in all segments of our business, we seek to capitalise on all the opportunities that are revealed every day. |
Caixa Geral de Depósitos (CGD) was established on April 10, 1876, within an historical context in which customer services was already a differentiating factor. For more than 125 years our business has focused continuously on supporting families, companies and institutions, so that they might achieve their goals with full confidence, following a sustain path and without veering from the road of progress.