Rodovid Bank (RODB) announced yesterday that it plans to increase its number of outlets from 184 to 329 in 2007. In November, Rodovid announced plans to place a 10% stake among foreign investors in 2007. Last April, the bank sold an 18.9% stake for USD 47 mln. Rodovid Bank is Ukraine’s 28th largest bank in terms of assets. Alexander Viktorov: Rodovid’s network expansion plans are in line with its focus on developing its retail arm. The bank’s retail loans grew by 186% ytd bringing the share of retail in the bank’s total loan portfolio to 17% (up from 3.6% at the beginning of 2006). RODB’s recent USD 20 mln bond issue and announced private placement plans will likely be used to finance expansion.