SBM Securities: Best Stockbroker Indian Ocean 2017

One of the main drivers of Mauritius’s push to become the premier financial hub of the countries lining the Indian Ocean basin, the publicly-listed SBM Group is one of the island nation’s largest financial services providers. In addition to its

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Lucid Investment Bank: Best Wealth Management Bank Lebanon 2017

The bank of choice for both corporates and high-net-worth individuals, Lucid Investment Bank helps reaffirm Lebanon’s solid reputation as a premier financial centre. Set up in 2011 by professionals with ample experience – and an enviable track record – in

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Snam Rete Gas: Best Bond Issuer Corporate Governance Italy 2017

Italy’s Snam Rete Gas, the country’s principal natural gas transporter with pipeline network stretching almost 33,000km, has maintained and expanded its corporate success for over seventy years thanks to a solid governance framework that allowed the company to gain the

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EMK Capital: Best ESG-Responsible Investment Team UK 2017

A veritable repository of investment and corporate management expertise, UK-based EMK Capital uses the power of ESG standards and responsible investment principles to reinvigorate businesses, ensuring optimum returns. The approach enables EMK Capital to minimise the risks that usually result

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Kuwait International Bank (KIB): Fastest-Growing Islamic Bank MENA 2017 and Best Sharia-Compliant Bank MENA 2017

A consistent top performer in Islamic banking, Kuwait International Bank (KIB) has steadily increased its profits whilst keeping strong financial fundamentals in line with the institution’s adherence to Sharia Law. Whilst depressed oil prices add to Kuwait’s and the wider

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Century Financial Brokers (CFB): Best Global Financial Markets Broker EMEA 2017

With almost three decades worth of experience under its corporate belt, Century Financial brokers (CFB) of Dubai is one of the world’s leading CFD (contract for difference) providers. In fact, the firm is recognised as one of the pioneers of

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Fidelis Finance BF: Best Social Impact SME Finance Burkina Faso 2017

Financing small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) in West Africa to unlock their potential for sustainable growth, Fidelis Finance BF provides credit for the acquisition of equipment and the increase of working capital. The firm, set up twenty years ago,

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The Central American Bank for Economic Integration (CABEI): Best Green Bond Issuer Latin America 2017

CABEI last year launched its first-ever green bond. The four-year ZAR denominated bonds were sold to retail investors in Japan and raised ZAR 1,032,000 equivalent to US$72,865.918. The move came in the wake of a decision by the bank’s authorities 

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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

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LatAm Logistic Properties: Best Industrial Real Estate Developer Central and South America 2017

Tapping into the accelerated growth experienced in many parts of Latin America, LatAm Logistic Properties buys, develops, and operates industrial real estate throughout the region. The company, set up in 2013 and based in San José, Costa Rica, aims to

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