Three Times a Winner: SBM is Named Best Bank Mauritius, 2014

SBM Bank (Mauritius) Ltd has been named the country’s Best Bank for three consecutive years of the CFI.co Banking Awards programme. The Judging Panel expressed a special commendation of SBM on this exceptional achievement. Despite economic challenges in operating countries,

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UBP Wins the CFI.co Private Banking Award, UAE

Now that many of the global universal banks are returning to their core business and divesting of private banking interests, traditional private banks are growing both organically and through acquisition. Private banks in the UAE received many strong nominations this

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UBS: Best Green Bank Switzerland 2014

Picture a world in which large power plants spewing noxious fumes into the atmosphere have been made redundant and replaced by solar panels, wind turbines, and other small-scale and environmentally sound ways of providing plentiful non-polluting energy. That is how

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Best Commercial Bank, China: CFI.co names China Merchants

China Merchants Bank, headquartered in Shenzen and boasting 500 branches, is the CFI.co 2014 winner of the award ‘Best Commercial Bank, China.’ The CFI.co Judging Panel congratulates China Merchants on pioneering cross-border financing activities and notes the Bank’s resolve to

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Julius Bär Group: Best Private Bank Switzerland 2014

Managing the assets of private clients across the globe, Julius Bär Group maintains offices in over twenty countries with an emphasis on Europe and Asia – the bank’s two home markets. The Julius Bär Group, one of the world’s oldest

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Best Regional Bank, GCC, 2014: The CFI.co Award Winner is Ahli United Bank B.S.C.

The CFI.co Judging Panel congratulates Ahli United Bank B.S.C. (AUB) on being a truly regional bank and the worthy winner of the 2014 GCC banking award. The Panel commented that, ‘this bank set out to be a regional player at

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Nordea Asset Management: ESG Award Winner in Europe, 2014

According to the CFI.co Judging Panel, ‘Nordea well understands the benefits that accrue to investors when managers consider environmental, social and corporate governance factors in the asset selection process. This company has been working consistently over the years to integrate

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Capital Bank Wins the CFI.co 2014 Award: Best SME Bank, Mongolia

This Mongolian bank traces its heritage back to the year 1990 when it was established as one of the first commercial banks in the country. The CFI.co Judging Panel commented on Capital’s, ‘outstanding contribution to the development of domestic industries

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Saudi Hollandi: Best SME Bank, KSA, for a Second Year

The CFI.co Judging Panel is always delighted when winners repeat their success in subsequent years. It is therefore with great pleasure that the panel confirms that this year’s award for ‘Best SME Bank, Saudi Arabia’ goes to Saudi Hollandi Bank

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Working for SMEs: Our Award Winner in Sri Lanka is Union Bank of Colombo

The Union Bank of Colombo has grown its business magnificently since the civil war in Sri Lanka came to an end five years ago and the Bank now has a network of 61 branches servicing the country (versus seven branches

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