MacauICBC MacauThe Industrial and Commercial Bank of China boasts over 30 years of experience in serving local consumers and plays a critical role in promoting wider developments in Macau. The group’s aim is to offer outstanding financial products and services, underpinned by a strong brand, technological proficiency and network advantages.
LebanonBankMedEstablished 70 years ago, BankMed has grown to comprise around 10 percent of the Lebanese banking industry. The group has successfully weathered several economic slowdowns and overcome various challenges, emerging with a long-term policy to maintain a high liquidity ratio and meet the demands of a fast-changing financial landscape.
KuwaitBurgan Bank GroupBurgan Bank Group is the second-largest commercial bank in Kuwait by assets, and has presence in the MENA region and Turkey through five fully-fledged subsidiaries spanning over 230 branches. The group enjoys a leading position in corporate and private banking, while smartly growing its retail and SME franchises.
JordanJordan Islamic BankEstablished in 1978, Jordan Islamic Bank offers a comprehensive range of products and services, each underpinned by a three-pronged commitment to sharia law, stakeholder engagement and technological innovation. As a result of over three decades of responsible banking, the group enjoys an impressive reputation among the country’s banking public.
IsraelBank LeumiBank Leumi is recognised as one of the leading financial institutions in Israel, drawing on more than a century of proactive leadership in a fast-growing nation. Leumi commands an approximate 30 percent local market share, offering an entire spectrum of personalised products and services in wealth management, private and corporate banking.
GermanyDeutsche BankGermany’s biggest bank by assets and clients, Deutsche Bank is a force to be reckoned with in the European financial services sector. Offering services across private and retail banking, asset management, and corporate banking, the group services a plethora of clients and continues to enjoy top ratings on its finances.
KenyaKenya Commercial BankOne of the top financial institutions in the region, the Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB) has a proud history dating back to 1896. With operations in six other African countries, KCB is without a doubt one of the most important banks in the region, with operations that range from commercial to retail banking and more.
ItalyUniCredit GroupAlthough banking in Italy has seen better days, UniCredit has recently extended its offerings and diversified across a variety of markets and could well hold the key to Italian banking’s future. While reassessing its profile throughout the year, the group remained top of the pile in many of the key areas in which it specialises.
IndonesiaBank Rakyat IndonesiaA name synonymous with successful, integrated banking in Asia, Bank Rakyat Indonesia specialises in microfinance and small-scale products and services. The bank, which is headquartered in Jakarta, has benefitted from emerging market expansion of late and has capitalised on its historical standing, having been in business since 1895.
FranceCrédit Mutuel GroupOne of France’s leading bank insurers, the Crédit Mutuel Group comprises the Crédit Mutuel branch network and all of the bank’s subsidiaries. It offers a comprehensive range of financial expertise to over 30 million customers throughout the country, more than 28 million of whom are retail banking customers.
EcuadorBanco CapitalWith a fully diversified range of financial services, Banco Capital conducts business with its customers based on mutual trust and reliability. The strengths of the bank are grounded in its clear vision to continue generating value through constant innovation and personalised service to every one of its customers.
Costa RicaBanco de Costa RicaProviding a wide range of products and services to both private and commercial clients, BCR is a stalwart of the Costa Rican banking sector. State-owned, the bank was established in 1877 and remains headquartered in San José. BCR has since become the pace-setter in Costa Rican corporate governance.
ChileBanco de Crédito e InversionesWith offerings across the retail, commercial and investment banking sectors, BCI is renowned for being a formidable force in making things happen. With a comprehensive list of non-banking subsidiaries, the organisation is a long-time favourite at the forefront of the Chilean market for those seeking a variety of client offerings.
BruneiBaiduri BankBaiduri Bank is a fully diversified financial services provider in Brunei. Since it was founded in 1994, the bank has grown exponentially and is now a market leader in corporate and SME banking, retail banking and consumer financing through its wholly owned subsidiary Baiduri Finance. In 2014, Standard & Poor’s assigned Baiduri Bank a BBB+/A-2 rating; outlook stable.
Dominican RepublicBanco Popular DominicanoCorporate governance plays a big part in the way Banco Popular utilises its resources. Through the promotion of a strong corporate philosophy and social commitment, the bank positions itself at the forefront of domestic markets. The group offers a wide selection of private and commercial banking services, and celebrates its 50th anniversary this year.
