Awards

Asiamoney is pleased to announce the winners of its 18th annual Cash Management Poll. In total, 362 financial institutions and 2,235 corporates participated, making this our largest poll in the sector yet.

Smooth financing operations are pivotal to corporate success. ASIAMONEY's Cash Management Poll reveals which firms offer the slickest services in Korea.

Standing out in the corporate arena requires vision, fiscal prudence and constant product evolution. ASIAMONEY reveals which Taiwanese companies met these criteria in 2007.

Barclays Capital, Credit Suisse, Deutsche Bank, Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan and Morgan Stanley have made the shortlist for Global Derivatives House Of The Year in DW's fourth annual awards.

The editorial staff of Derivatives Week have again been zeroing in on the buyside and sellside players who have excelled over the last year during a time of obvious market upheaval.

The country broke new ground with a series of standout transactions last year, including its most costly takeover, largest debut listing in a decade and its biggest local currency convertible bond. ASIAMONEY outlines the most eye-catching deals of the year.

Cash has been pouring into Gulf states on the back of rising oil prices, and the region's banks have been benefitting. Many are converting these opportunities into strong profits, enabling them to expand their operations along with their ambitions. In its inaugural Gulf State bank awards, ASIAMONEY reveals which commercial and investment banks are stealing a march on their rivals. Richard Morrow reports.

As Australia's superannuation assets expand and its currency goes from strength to strength, the best brokers and FX providers stand to make a killing. ASIAMONEY reveals which banks stood out, according to investors, banks and corporates.

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The sub-prime fallout and global economic slowdown have made it more important than ever for banks to possess experienced and reliable private wealth managers to soothe the fears of their clients. As ASIAMONEY's largest private banking poll reveals, some have done a better job than others. Ruth David reports.

Even as Asia's financial markets grow, the region's banks and brokers are becoming increasingly sophisticated, and competitive. Add the volatile global markets so far this year, and the region's institutions are having to work much harder to stand out. ASIAMONEY reveals which financial houses are doing the best job.