SpainSantanderOriginating in the Spanish city after which it was named in 1857, Santander is now one of the world’s largest banks when measured by market capitalisation, and the largest bank in the eurozone by market value. Santander’s total deposits were in excess of €683.1bn as of 2015, and in 2014 it made a profit of nearly €6bn.
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Shinhan Bank
South KoreaShinhan BankWith its origins tracing back to 1897, Shinhan Bank can lay claim to being the oldest bank on the Korean Peninsula. It offers a number of retail banking products, including checking and saving accounts, as well as mortgages, insurance and consumer finance. It employs more than 13,000 people and maintains assets worth a total of KRW 176.9trn ($151.82bn).
SABB
Saudi ArabiaSABBThe Saudi British Bank, or SABB as it is more widely known, is an associated company of the HSBC Group and headquartered in Riyadh. The Saudi retail bank was founded in January 1978 and began operations soon after in July of the same year, taking over the operations of the British Bank of the Middle East in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Alfa-Bank
RussiaAlfa-BankHeadquartered in Moscow, Alfa-Bank Russia is a beacon of reliability and efficiency for retail banking customers, both in the country and the larger region. Its far-reaching network, together with its superior levels of experience and knowledge within its management team easily set this financial institution apart from its competitors in the Russian market.
Doha Bank
QatarDoha BankIncorporated in 1978, Doha Bank has become one of the biggest banks on the Qatar Peninsula. Yet despite its size, this financial institution still offers a personal service to all its retail banking customers. With qualities including dynamism, innovation and traditional values, Doha Bank is able to offer something unique to the Qatari market.
Bank Muscat
OmanBank MuscatThrough a network of 127 branches that span the length and breadth of Oman, Bank Muscat offers a wide array of market-leading products and services to its retail customers. It is the largest financial institution in the country, and its highly experienced team provides a flexible and bespoke experience in a friendly and efficient manner.
First Bank of Nigeria
NigeriaFirst Bank of NigeriaEstablished in 1894, the First Bank of Nigeria is the country’s largest financial institution, with more than 100 million customer accounts. From its outset, the bank has been dedicated to achieving a superior level of corporate governance, strong liquidity and robust risk management, thus ensuring its leadership role in Nigeria’s retail banking sector.
Kanbawza Bank (KBZ Bank)
MyanmarKanbawza Bank (KBZ Bank)Founded in 1994, KBZ has grown to become one of Myanmar’s leading banking groups, and its retail banking arm is set to grow further still as the country’s economy gradually liberalises. Alongside its dominant network of bank branches, KBZ is also expanding to electronic channels and other services as well.
Banamex
MexicoBanamexBanamex was born from the merger of Banco Nacional Mexicano and Banco Mercantil Mexicano in 1884, and has been serving the Mexican people ever since. Now a subsidiary of Citigroup, its ability to adapt as times and customer needs have changed is extremely impressive and is responsible for its position as a leader both in Mexico and the wider region.
Burgan Bank
KuwaitBurgan BankBurgan Bank provides a wide selection of financial products that are highly competitive within the Kuwaiti market. In addition to offering abundant choice and flexibility, this financial institution also provides a highly customised and bespoke experience that can cater to the individual needs of each and every one of its customers in Kuwait and abroad.
UniCredit
ItalyUniCreditAs a leading financial institution in Italy, UniCredit continues to invest in the latest technology so as to ensure its customers receive the best service available on the market. The bank is also dedicated to interacting with individuals in a direct and clear manner so as to make the client experience as efficient and hassle-free as possible.
Eurobank
GreeceEurobankThe Eurobank group is a dynamic banking organisation, with total assets of €73.6bn, offering a comprehensive range of financial products and services. Apart from Greece, the group holds a strategic position in retail and business banking in Bulgaria, Romania and Serbia, offers distinguished wealth management services in Cyprus, Luxembourg and London, and is also active in Ukraine.
Banif Bank (Malta)
MaltaBanif Bank (Malta)Despite only starting its operations in Malta in 2008, Banif Bank has already opened 12 branches, all across the Maltese islands, in its successful bid to create an effective and advantageous retail-banking network. The bank has already become a leader in the domestic market, particularly in regards to its innovative customer solutions.
Mizuho Bank
JapanMizuho BankSince its establishment in 2002, becoming Japan’s most trusted financial institution has been a principle driver for Mizuho Bank and the very foundation upon which it rests. In fact, complete customer confidence, coupled with providing the utmost convenience, is striven for throughout this bank’s comprehensive and multifaceted range of services.
Bank of East Asia
Hong KongBank of East AsiaEstablished almost a century ago, the Bank of East Asia is Hong Kong’s largest independent local bank and, as of the end of last year, boasted total consolidated assets in excess of $100bn. BEA is known primarily for its comprehensive range of banking products and services, and nowhere else can this better be seen than in its retail banking operations.
