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

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Delen Private Bank: Best Digital Private Bank Belgium 2017

Some private banks have been slow to embrace the digital era. Not so at Belgium’s Delen Private Bank, recognised as a trailblazer in harnessing the power of IT to deliver a superior private banking product, with the attendant excellence in

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Talgo: Most Innovative Rail Technology Global 2017

Considered the next frontier in rail travel, high-speed commuter services pose severe challenges for manufacturers and operators alike, calling for the development of complex rolling stock capable of safely navigating sections of legacy track using multiple signalling systems. Whilst a

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The Access Bank UK: Best Africa Trade Finance Bank 2017

Deploying the power of technological innovation to attain and maintain both operational and customer service excellence has allowed The Access Bank UK to build up a commanding lead in trade finance. Though acting on a global scale, the bank enjoys

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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

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EFiS EDI Finance Service: Best Payment Transaction Solutions Europe 2017

Taking the sting out of payment processing, EFiS implements tailored end-to-end solutions powered by a state-of-the-art IT backbone. The family-owned business declines to outsource any of its operations, preferring to keep all processes in-house. This allows EFiS to guarantee perfect

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Ioannides Demetriou: Best Commercial & Corporate Legal Team Cyprus 2017

A legal heavyweight not just in Cyprus but throughout Europe, the Ioannides Demetriou LLC law firm has established a formidable reputation for consistently producing excellence in deliverables and establishing jurisprudence. As a result, the firm’s client roster includes a host

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Pinewood Studios: Outstanding Contribution to British Film Production 2017

It is where stars are born and legacies made. Pinewood Studios has been a hallmark of the British film industry since the 1930s, bringing phantasy to life on the silver screen. A pioneer of innovation, Pinewood Studios introduced the unit

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EFG Asset Management: Best Fixed Income Fund Manager United Kingdom 2017

EFG Asset Management takes a hands-on approach to private banking with a can-do mentality that mirrors its corporate philosophy and fits neatly with today’s highly dynamic markets. At EFG, an entrepreneurial spirit coupled to refreshing pragmatism translate into a unique

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First Names Group: Best Cross-Border Fiduciary Services Team Channel Islands 2017

A people business first and foremost, First Names Group is a leading independent provider of trust, real estate, fund, and corporate services. Headquartered in Jersey, the Group operates across 14 strategic locations providing tailored solutions to international clients, including ultra-high-net-worth

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