BruneiMaybankSoutheast Asia’s leading banking group delivers a truly diverse range of financial services to over 22 million customers. The bank’s commercial division aims to form lasting relationships with the region’s leading institutions and bring a measure of success to the national economy that would not otherwise be possible.
ChileCorpBancaA South American financial powerhouse, CorpBanca returns to the Banking Awards following another year of success in the Chilean market. The bank’s commercial offerings are supported by similarly impressive retail services, with a branch network and presence that spans the nation. Founded in 1871 in Concepción, the bank’s headquarters are now situated in Santiago.
BoliviaBanco GanaderoOne of Latin America’s leading providers of retail banking solutions, Banco Ganadero has operated in Bolivia for more than 20 years. The firm provides customers with an impressive array of services, and is particularly focused on assisting with the development of the region’s agriculture, commerce, industry and services sectors.
VietnamOcean BankOcean Bank is a leading bank with distinct services and agency relationships spreading across 300 global banks. Considered to have one of the strongest and safest financial structures in Vietnam, Ocean Bank offers customers effective banking services. Using a new banking model, it strives to become one of the top five banks in Vietnam.
UruguayBanco RepúblicaState-owned Banco República is Uruguay’s largest banking institution, and operates as a commercial and development bank. The group offers personal banking services as well as financial products such as leasing, treasury services, capital funding, asset management, foreign trade services, and investment solutions for SMEs and corporate and agribusiness clients.
UAEUnion National BankUnion National Bank is a leading bank in a highly competitive market in the UAE. The UNB Group has a number of institutions under its umbrella – the Union Brokerage Company, the Al Wifaq Finance Company and Injaz Marketing Management; all successful and meeting the needs of diverse consumer segments.
SwitzerlandUBSUBS is an instantly recognisable stalwart of global banking. Describing the group as an industry leader really does a disservice to the size of its infrastructure. As a result of the group’s continuous reinvention of itself and the markets in which it operates, its private, institutional and corporate clients continually find themselves with better products and services.
VenezuelaBanesco Banco UniversalA well-known brand throughout much of Latin America, Banesco supports a number of financial services from within its sturdy banking structure. It has built a reputation for customer engagement and continues to enjoy significant domestic growth on the back of that. The bank is headquartered in Caracas and has an expansive branch network across the country.
UKLloyds Banking GroupWorking in retail, commercial and corporate banking, as well as general and life insurance, investments and pension provision, Lloyds Banking Group is a behemoth of the UK’s financial services industry. By placing customers at the heart of the its dealings, Lloyds aims to deliver sustainable growth and boost national prosperity.
TurkeyAkbankWith a consolidated asset size of around $93bn, a strong and extensive national distribution network comprising over 990 branches and 16,500 employees, Akbank is one of the most valuable companies in Turkey in terms of its market capitalisation. Akbank is also the ‘Most Valuable Banking Brand in Turkey’, according to Brand Finance, for the third consecutive time.
South KoreaShinhan Financial GroupThe Shinhan Financial Group incorporates a credit card company, banking services, securities, capital and asset management offerings in conjunction with BNP Paribas. The group is known for its balanced and careful approach to business, reflected by a loan book split 50/50 between retail and corporate lending, and a strong focus on SMEs.
SloveniaNova Ljubljanska BankaNova Ljubljanska Banka (NLB) is Slovenia’s largest international financial conglomerate, and for years has been a key constituent of the national economy. With over 7,000 employees and 45 members in 12 markets, NLB is well equipped to support various clients with a vast portfolio of customised financial packages.
SingaporeMacquarie Group SingaporeMacquarie Group is a leading provider of banking, financial, advisory, investment and fund management services. Based in Singapore, the group has a global outreach with offices in major financial centres the world over. Macquarie’s entrepreneurial drive and has seen it achieve top results across the financial services industry.
RussiaGPB GroupOne of the most widely diversified financial entities in Russia, GPB Group’s banking division is equally as well spread. From corporate to personal and investment banking products and services, the firm works on strategic investments on a number of levels, fuelling internal and external growth opportunities for the company.
South AfricaStandard BankWith a history that stretches back over 150 years, Standard Bank’s knowledge of local markets is unparalleled in Africa. The group’s mission is to create the world’s leading Africa-focused financial services organisation, so the firm’s commitment is not only to its customers, but also to the communities in which it operates.
