brazilCaixa Econômica FederalOne of the largest government-owned banking and financial service providers in Latin America, Caixa continues to grow and influence the sector. The bank considers sustainability a pivotal part of its practice, with research into how corporations can drive toward long-term responsible growth, and prospects for further development in the field.
Month: September 2015
Bank Austria
austriaBank AustriaUnder the influence of owners UniCredit, Bank Austria has created a determined and focused role in sustainable development. As such the firm fuses community development with a progressive business outlook based on a template for success. The firm has also developed a sustainability framework that has been heralded the world over.
Standard Chartered
argentina Standard CharteredOne of the most recognised banking institutions globally has an outstanding reputation in Argentina and throughout South America. The firm has also been making a solid impact on the local communities in which it operates, and it stands out in the Argentine market. Standard Chartered is a great believer in looking after clients and customers.
Bank of Albania
albaniaBank of AlbaniaEstablished in 1913, Albania’s central bank is committed to achieving price stability and maintaining a stable banking system in the country. Headquartered in Tirana, the bank has various initiatives in place to improve economic and financial education, which will enable the population to make sound decisions while also allowing it to achieve its own targets.
Maritime Bank
vietnam Maritime BankA leading Asian financial establishment, Maritime Bank has come through a difficult period for Vietnamese banking. The firm has branched out into a variety of different retail offerings and sets high standards in its domestic market. Maritime has also strategically invested in its technology infrastructure to offer customers a forward-looking product base.
Bank of America
us (east)Bank of AmericaBank of America wants to improve the financial lives of its customers. By listening to its consumers, it is better able to understand their needs, which enables its team to tailor individual products and services accordingly. The bank is built on strong foundations, which helped it bounce back from the economic downturn.
Union National Bank
uaeUnion National BankIn an increasingly competitive marketplace, Union National Bank has set the bar high for commercial and retail banking in the United Arab Emirates. Established in 1981, the bank has achieved a number of distinctions since, continuing to push the market and provide ever-improving service to its growing customer base.
National Microfinance Bank
tanzaniaNational Microfinance BankTanzania’s leading retail banking institution continues to push the boundaries in innovative product offerings. The bank provides services to individuals, small- to medium-sized corporate clients, as well as large businesses. It also provides treasury services to government and private institutions, while its lending services are at the forefront of the market.
TD Bank
us (west)TD BankA growing and successful financial service provider, TD Bank’s management has set out to create a gulf between it and the competition – and by focusing on the customer experience element of output, the bank has done just that. The firm’s management boasts some big name players among its executives who have dealt blow after blow to the opposition.
Metro Bank
ukMetro BankThe first new high street bank to launch in the UK in more than 150 years, Metro Bank has quickly established itself as a leading challenger in the five years since its inception. The bank is shaking up the UK’s staid banking sector by streamlining services and focusing on customer services. So far, customers have responded, and the bank is doing well.
CBZ Bank
zimbabweCBZ BankWith a significant range of financial services across a number of markets, CBZ Bank is widely considered to be a forerunner in Zimbabwe’s retail banking sphere. The bank has a substantial and expanding branch network, which is locally well connected and provides high quality products to make up diverse portfolios across the country.
UBS
switzerlandUBSWidely proclaimed the global standard bearer in many banking sectors, UBS’ retail offering in its home market is a balance of refined determination coupled with a tradition of an outstanding product range. The bank’s insights into the market in keeping ahead of the curve have allowed it to make the most of its resources in creating advanced portfolios.
Sampath Bank
sri lanka Sampath BankA leading financial institution at the forefront of the banking sector in Sri Lanka, Sampath has helped raise the standards of the country’s retail offering to the point where it ranks alongside international markets. The bank is a well-organised, diversified and productive market maker with a number of assertive products and services.
KB Kookmin Bank
south koreaKB Kookmin BankKB Kookmin Bank has grown to become one of the four largest financial institutions in South Korea based on total assets and market capitalisation. The company achieved this by offering a wide range of products and services to its 30 million customers. The bank has also helped businesses large and small to flourish.
Nedbank
south africaNedbankNedbank is deeply committed to the notion that in order to build a sustainable society, core banking services need to be sustainable too. As a result, the bank has developed a sophisticated governance structure that ensures sustainability is a pivotal part of all of its activities. In doing so, it has provided a model that many banks would do well to follow.
