Awards

GlobalCapital’s annual Global Derivatives Awards in London on September 18 will honour the people, companies and deals that shaped derivatives markets over the last year. Among those winners will be Blythe Masters of JP Morgan, winner of the Outstanding Contribution Award. Ahead of the gala evening, Masters granted a rare interview to GlobalCapital’s Beth Shah to talk about her life and extraordinary career.

Two banks dominated the three main categories of our latest and largest survey of Asia's credit, interest rate and commodities sectors.

Every year we choose which are the standout financial institutions in each major Asian market. In Vietnam, Military Bank rises above a lacklustre field of competition for best getting a handle of its costs and bad debts.

Each year we choose the leading bank, equity brokerage and debt house across every major market in Asia. In Taiwan, E.Sun Financial Holding shines for its efforts in building non interest income, while Yuanta fends off tough competition to lead in equity and bonds.

Each year we choose the leading bank, equity brokerage and debt house across every major market in Asia. In Thailand, Siam Commercial Bank beats arch-rival Kasikornbank to be named top lender, while Phatra Securities remains top for equities in tough conditions and Bangkok Bank stands tallest for bonds.

Each year we choose the leading bank, equity brokerage and debt house in each major market in Asia. In South Korea Shinhan Bank continues to shine for its credit risk management and diversification, while Woori Investment & Securities shines in equities and KB Financial Group proves strongest in debt.

Each year we choose the leading bank, equity brokerage and debt house in each major market in Asia. In Singapore OCBC's efforts to expand into North Asia via the purchase of Wing Hang Bank impresses, while DBS retains its stranglehold of capital markets coverage.

Our biggest survey of Asia's foreign exchange services to date led to some familiar names winning the top ranked positions, while some other institutions made impressive leaps up the rankings into top three positions.

The region’s leading banks, equity brokers and debt houses possess a combination of clear strategy, strong market appeal and good leadership, which has helped see them through a sometimes turbulent year. Asiamoney reveals the standout institutions across the region.

Four banks stood out as the most impressive providers of cash management services in our largest ever poll, underlining the importance of this sector of financial services. Richard Morrow reports.

Each year we choose the leading bank, equity brokerage and debt house in each major market in Asia. In the Philippines, BDO Unibank returns to the top of the pile among domestic banks, while First Metro Investment Corp. beats its local rivals to take home the awards for best equity and debt coverage.

Each year we aware the standout local bank, equity brokerage and debt house in each major Asian country. In Pakistan Habib Bank Ltd's focus on technology and branch upgrades leave it in good stead, KASB Securities stands above burgeoning equity broking rivals, and JS Global's tested strengths keep it top for bonds.