Awards

Foreign exchange has been one of this year's star performers, certainly by comparison with the woes afflicting Asia's financial markets. Currency trading continues to flourish, buoyed by rising trading flows, and as ASIAMONEY's 2008 FX Poll shows, the established operators are benefiting most. Richard Morrow reports.

Foreign exchange has been one of this year's star performers, certainly by comparison with the woes afflicting Asia's financial markets. Currency trading continues to flourish, buoyed by rising trading flows, and as ASIAMONEY's 2008 FX Poll shows, the established operators are benefiting most. Richard Morrow reports.

Asia's cash management industry continues to grow, but the focus of clients has changed during a traumatic 12 months. With credit lines tight and debt expensive after the sub-prime crisis, finding liquidity is the priority now. ASIAMONEY's largest Cash Management Poll reveals which of the region's banks have been fastest to adapt. Richard Morrow reports.

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.