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Caisse de Refinancement de l’Habitat (CRH): Best Social Impact Finance France 2017

Set up in 1985 to refinance mortgages issued by commercial banks, the Caisse de Refinancement de l’Habitat (CRH) has become one of the largest issuers of bonds in Europe. CRH is wholly-owned by its participating banks and is charged with

UMG: Outstanding Contribution to Socio-Economic Development Myanmar 2017

Established in 1998 to help Myanmar implement large-scale projects aimed at accelerating growth and fast-tracking national development, the UMG group of companies pursues excellence across its numerous business lines. A diversified conglomerate with its head office in Yangon, UMG is

fair-finance: Most Socially-Responsible Pension Fund Central Europe 2017

Austria’s provident funds – “Vorsorgekassen” – are quickly becoming institutional investors of note. The funds, legislated into existence in 2003, manage the mandatory employer contributions towards their workers’ severance pay packages. As contributions accumulate over time, the Vorsorgekassen have become

Capital First: Outstanding Contribution to Financial Inclusion India 2017

Supporting financial inclusion and serving the country’s expanding middle class, India’s Capital First has provided credit to over four million customers via its nationwide branch network. The company serves the vast universe of fifty million or so micro, small, and

Bao viet Holdings: Best Financial Group Governance 2017

Founded in 1965 as Vietnam Insurance Company, Bao Viet has blossomed into a financial services conglomerate that includes banking, asset management, and insurance, amongst others. Last year, Bao Viet became the first Vietnamese insurance company to surpass the $1bn revenue

Commercial Bank of Ceylon (CBC): Most Responsible Bank Sri Lanka 2017

One of Sri Lanka’s largest financial services providers, the Commercial Bank of Ceylon (CBC) has embarked on a large scale programme, backed by multilateral finance providers, to improve access to green financing such as renewable energy projects. The bank noted

State Bank of India (SBI): Best Bank Governance India 2017

Building on a legacy spanning 211 years, State Bank of India (SBI) serves more than 500 million customers. That is fully half a billion clients who conduct well over 700 million transactions every week. State Bank of India is a

Petroleum Development Oman (PDO): Outstanding Contribution to Management Excellence Middle East 2017

With a concession area covering almost a third of the sultanate, Petroleum Development Oman (PDO) is the country’s main producer of oil and natural gas. The company maintains 178 oil fields with around 10,000 active wellheads which account for around

National Bank of Greece: Best Corporate Governance Greece 2017

National Bank of Greece (NBG) is a global financial services provider established back in 1841, with a 176-years history. NBG leads one of the largest Greek financial groups, with international presence including activities in Southeastern Europe and elsewhere. With a

Bridgestone Firestone: Best CSR Manufacturer Asia Pacific 2017

Corporate social responsibility is at the heart of the Bridgestone ethos and the company sets its corporate sights according to the slogan coined by its founder: ‘’serving society with superior quality.” Shojiro Ishibashi established a business that two years ago

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