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.
Year: 2016
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.
Deutsche Bank
GermanyDeutsche BankDeutsche Bank’s goal is to become the leading, client-centric, global, universal bank, and the Frankfurt-based institution plans to do so by focusing above everything else on its customers. This commitment lies at the heart of everything Deutsche Bank does, and is one of the many reasons it remains the country’s most impressive retail bank.
Société Générale
FranceSociété GénéraleSociété Générale is best known as one of Europe’s leading financial services groups, and the French bank has got to where it is today by combining financial strength with sustainable growth. Société Générale’s stated ambition is to build a reputation as a relationship-focused bank and one renowned for its understanding of its customers.
Bancolombia
ColombiaBancolombiaBancolombia is among the biggest banks in Latin America and the largest commercial bank in Colombia; that size is testament to its success in winning over and retaining customers. This bank’s priority is to build relationships with customers based on trust and, in doing so, create a more human banking experience for its thousands of clients.
RBC
CanadaRBCCanada’s RBC consistently ranks among the country’s most socially responsible corporations and has one of the most admired corporate cultures going. For these reasons and a string of others, the bank’s success in retail has been boosted by a well-earned positive reputation and the assurance that any customer’s savings are safe with RBC.
Banco Macro
ArgentinaBanco MacroBanco Macro is known throughout the Latin American region as a bank that goes above and beyond for its customers and one that works tirelessly to preserve a client-centric culture. What’s more, Banco Macro is the second largest domestically owned bank in Argentina and is among the nation’s leading names in terms of deposits and lending.
Banco de Reservas
Dominican RepublicBanco de ReservasBanReservas is the leading retail banking institution in the Dominican Republic, and prides itself on creating a welcoming experience for new and existing clients. With the largest branch network, an overhauled IT infrastructure, and a wide range of established products, the bank is uniquely positioned to continue its dominance.
Banco de Chile
ChileBanco de ChileBanco de Chile enjoys a reputation as the strongest bank in Latin America, and the institution to this day abides by a prestigious business tradition and pushes the latest in industry developments. The hallmarks of Banco de Chile’s business are excellence and value creation, which have together made for an attractive retail-banking proposition.
Itaú Unibanco
BrazilItaú UnibancoItaú Unibanco has succeeded in bringing the businesses Banco Itaú and Unibanco together to overcome a crisis, and boasts one of the best reputations in the region. The bank also boasts a branch network of more than 4,000 and employs close to 100,000 people, all of whom play a part in delivering world-class retail banking services to its thousands of customers.
Banco de Fomento Angola
AngolaBanco de Fomento AngolaBanco de Fomento Angola is the leading private bank in Angola, with a market share of 16.69 percent in deposits and 9.04 percent in credit. It is a commercial bank with a joint focus on foreign investment, trade finance, retail banking and treasury. BFA is composed of 191 branches nationwide, 159 agencies, nine investment centres, 16 corporate centres and seven service points.
Brown Brothers Harriman
UNITED STATESBrown Brothers HarrimanBrown Brothers Harriman is the oldest and largest private bank in the US, and provides a full suite of private wealth management services to high-net-worth individuals and families. The firm’s goal is to protect and grow client wealth over the long term, while building trusted relationships with its clients over generations.
Barclays
United KingdomBarclaysWith a worldwide reputation and footprint, Barclays continues to be one of the United Kingdom’s leading banks. Its wealth management offerings are both innovative and varied, while its experts are among the best in the industry. Entrepreneurs in particular can find security in the services of Barclays, as well as abundant opportunities.
HSBC
United Arab EmiratesHSBCHaving been present in the region since 1946, HSBC in the United Arab Emirates has played a pivotal role in establishing the banking sector in both the country and the Middle East and North Africa region. Given its global network and size, the bank is able to offer the latest financial technology, which sees it outrival its peers with ease.
Yapı Kredi
TurkeyYapı KrediSince its establishment in 1944, Yapı Kredi has grown to become the fourth largest private bank in Turkey, with TRY 235.3bn ($80.96bn) in assets under management. Rated as one of the most valuable brands in the country, Yapı Kredi has secured its reputation through a culture of customer-centricity, sustainability and innovation.
