Croatia, June 8 -- The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has invested €50 million in a €400 million senior preferred bond issued by Erste & Steiermarkische Bank (EBC), the third-largest bank in the country.The bond is listed on both the Zagreb Stock Exchange and the Vienna Stock Exchange, strengthening EBC's dual market access and contributing to the further development of Croatia's capital market.The transaction will help to strengthen Croatia's domestic capital market by increasing the supply of benchmark instruments, encouraging local listings and broadening the investor base. At the same time, it will enable the bank to diversify its funding sources and enhance its resilience.This investment will also s...