AKTIA SAVINGS BANK PLC         STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE         17 AUGUST 2005

Robert Charpentier resigns from Aktia's Board of Directors

M.Sc. (Econ.) Robert Charpentier resigned at his own request from Aktia Savings
Bank plc's board of directors on 16 August 2005 after a transfer to new duties.

AKTIA SAVINGS BANK PLC

From:

Henrik Wikström
Head of Communications
[email protected]

Distribution:
Helsinki Stock Exchange
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