Awards

The loan market in Europe, Middle East and Africa has improved in the last six months, but not nearly fast enough. The US and Asian markets are growing much more rapidly. Unfortunately for Europe’s loan bankers, this trend could well continue for the rest of 2010.

Asiamoney.com publishes its list of the best global private banks in Asia and the best within their own domestic market, as voted by respondents to our Private Banking Poll 2010. This is our sixth and largest ever such poll, with results based on 2,287 valid votes.

Over the following six pages is a full listing of the EuroWeek Bond Market Awards 2010. They were first revealed at our Gala Dinner on May 20 held at the Royal Courts of Justice in London.

The financial crisis has made clients more risk averse and driven them to demand more of their advisers. In turn, this has forced houses to rethink their strategy, as winners in our Private Banking Poll 2010 attest.

Asiamoney.com reveals the outstanding wealth management companies in Malaysia, as voted for by high net worth individuals in our annual Private Banking Poll.

Asiamoney.com reveals the outstanding wealth management companies in Hong Kong, as voted for by high net worth individuals in our annual Private Banking Poll.

Asiamoney.com reveals the outstanding wealth management companies in South Korea, as voted for by high net worth individuals in our annual Private Banking Poll.

ASIAMONEY is pleased to announce the results of our best domestic bank awards for Thailand. Kasikornbank impresses for its concentration on small and medium enterprises amid volatile markets, Tisco Securities impresses with its quality of research, and Siam Commercial Bank stands out for strong debt coverage.

ASIAMONEY is pleased to announced the results of its best domestic bank award for Vietnam. Asia Commercial Bank continues to hold out the competition, although a rapidly expanding loan book and falling capital adequacy ratio are of some concern.

ASIAMONEY is pleased to announce the winners of our best domestic bank awards for South Korea. Shinhan Financial Group continues to gain the plaudits of market observers for its consistency, Samsung Securities' international aspirations also wins it admirers, and Woori Investment & Securities' bond issuance strength ensure it gets out best debt award.

ASIAMONEY is pleased to announced the best domestic bank award winners for Japan. Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp. just about stands out in a very weak field of local institutions. Nomura has no such difficulties in equity, easily rising above its rivals, while Mizuho Financial Group beats out stiff competition from the investment bank in debt.

ASIAMONEY is please to announce the winners of the best domestic bank awards for Pakistan. Allied Bank overcomes more traditional winners with its foresight to take the best local bank trophy. KASB retains its grip on the best equity house award, and InvestCap impresses for its experience in bonds sales and trading.