macauICBC (Macau)Being the second-largest overseas division of ICBC Group, ICBC (Macau) has defined the industry and created an attractive banking standard in Macau. Specialising in personal and commercial services, the bank is particularly well diversified, and it has been successful in a number of markets.
Year: 2015
Guaranty Trust Bank
nigeriaGuaranty Trust BankA foremost African financial institution with vast outlays in many African countries and the UK, GT Bank is one of the most profitable financial institutions in Africa, with an asset base of over NGN 2.48trn. GT Bank employs over 10,000 people and is recognised for its service, ethics, professionalism, innovation and corporate governance standards.
AYA Bank
myanmarAYA BankBy offering a variety of banking and financial services across a number of markets, Myanmar’s principal banking provider has shown time and again that it’s a competitor of the highest order. Forward-looking, AYA Bank is a major player in pushing new technologies, and the bank seeks full accountability from every member of staff.
BBVA Bancomer
mexico BBVA BancomerThe largest financial institution in Mexico, BBVA Bancomer holds around 20 percent of the market. Founded in 1932 as simply Bancomer, its main shareholder is now Spanish bank BBVA. The company is now one of BBVA’s biggest global revenue generators, serving 11 million customers across Mexico.
KBL
luxembourgKBLUnderpinned by centuries of shared expertise and experience, KBL European Private Bankers serves as a trusted advisor, investor and employer to those in the region. Tapping into both pan-European and local insight, KBL’s long-term goal is to grow to become the best private banking group in the continent.
Erste Group
moldova Erste GroupTackling a diversified list of markets, Erste Group provides many financial tools to aid a variety of operational ends. The firm’s presence in Moldova is wide and expanding, with private and corporate clients well serviced. With a string of forward-looking banking platforms, Erste is well placed to capitalise on a growing market.
Bankmed
lebanon BankmedHeadquartered in Beirut, Bankmed is one of the oldest banking and financial institutions in the MENA region. Since its inception in 1944, Bankmed has been at the forefront of the Lebanese banking industry, maintaining a prominent position as a leading dynamic and socially responsible bank with a firm commitment to corporate social responsibility.
Kenya Commercial Bank
kenyaKenya Commercial BankOne of the top financial institutions in the region, Kenya Commercial Bank has a proud history dating back to 1896. With operations across six countries, KCB is without a doubt one of the most influential names in African banking today, with services that range from commercial to retail banking and more.
Bank Leumi
israelBank LeumiOne of the financial institutions that helped develop what is now modern Israel, Bank Leumi was founded in London in 1902. It is now Israel’s largest bank, with over 12,000 employees and 300 branches located in key financial centres across the globe. Leumi is considered Israel’s largest bank and one of the leading corporations in the Middle East.
ANZ
indonesiaANZWith a substantial branch network across a number of major cities in Indonesia, ANZ maintains a significant presence in the country. With corporate, commercial, treasury and cash management services on offer, the company has become well known as a leader in the banking landscape throughout Indonesia and across the Asia-Pacific region.
National Bank of Kuwait
kuwaitNational Bank of KuwaitHeadquartered in Kuwait, with regional offices in Dubai, Istanbul and Cairo, the National Bank of Kuwait’s investment banking arm assists with the structuring and execution of financial instruments and packages for a wide variety of international borrowers and lenders. The bank takes particular pride in its experienced and highly trained workforce.
Jordan Islamic Bank
jordanJordan Islamic BankCommitted to sharia compliance, the latest innovative banking products and the interests of all related parties – including shareholders, depositors and employees – Jordan Islamic Bank is a pillar of the Islamic banking community. Buoyed by impressive numbers all round, JIB has a key part to play in raising the profile of Islamic banking.
Bank of Ireland
ireland Bank of IrelandIn a small but competitive market, in which many have fallen away over the last few years, Bank of Ireland has pulled out a lot of stops to reinforce its market position and protect the different elements of the group. 2015 has been kind to the bank, with both business and personal services improving as a result.
Piraeus Bank
greecePiraeus BankPiraeus Bank operates as a universal bank in Greece and nine other countries in southeastern Europe, covering all financial activities. Its priorities include providing support to customers, shareholders and employees, as well as stakeholders, in a challenging environment, while contributing towards a sustainable Greek economic recovery and financial stability.
Zenith Bank Ghana
ghana Zenith Bank GhanaOriginally founded in Nigeria, Zenith Bank has expanded across the region and now has a leading presence in Ghana’s banking sector. Incorporated in 2005, Zenith Bank Ghana has spurred innovation within the country’s banking industry, and has helped to provide an international standard of financial services to the market.
