NigeriaFirst Bank of NigeriaEstablished in 1894, the First Bank of Nigeria is the country’s largest financial institution, with more than 100 million customer accounts. From its outset, the bank has been dedicated to achieving a superior level of corporate governance, strong liquidity and robust risk management, thus ensuring its leadership role in Nigeria’s retail banking…
MyanmarKanbawza Bank (KBZ Bank)Founded in 1994, KBZ has grown to become one of Myanmar’s leading banking groups, and its retail banking arm is set to grow further still as the country’s economy gradually liberalises. Alongside its dominant network of bank branches, KBZ is also expanding to electronic channels and other services as well. www.kbzbank.com
VietnamVietinBankVietnam Joint Stock Commercial Bank for Industry and Trade (to give it its full name) is one of Vietnam’s largest listed companies. Headquartered in Hanoi, VietinBank is majority owned by the State Bank of Vietnam (from which it was separated in 1988), but other firms, such as Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, also now hold stakes….
MexicoBanamexBanamex was born from the merger of Banco Nacional Mexicano and Banco Mercantil Mexicano in 1884, and has been serving the Mexican people ever since. Now a subsidiary of Citigroup, its ability to adapt as times and customer needs have changed is extremely impressive and is responsible for its position as a leader both in…
United StatesCitibankWhile Citi is the fourth largest retail bank in the US, its reach extends to all major markets around the world. It operates in more than 100 cities globally and makes $9.8bn in pre-tax earnings each year. Citi’s Global Consumer Bank now serves more than 100 million customers worldwide and is present in the…
ColombiaBancolombiaBancolombia is among the biggest banks in Latin America and the largest commercial bank in Colombia; that size is testament to its success in winning over and retaining customers. This bank’s priority is to build relationships with customers based on trust and, in doing so, create a more human banking experience for its thousands of…
CanadaRBCCanada’s RBC consistently ranks among the country’s most socially responsible corporations and has one of the most admired corporate cultures going. For these reasons and a string of others, the bank’s success in retail has been boosted by a well-earned positive reputation and the assurance that any customer’s savings are safe with RBC. www.rbc.com
ArgentinaBanco MacroBanco Macro is known throughout the Latin American region as a bank that goes above and beyond for its customers and one that works tirelessly to preserve a client-centric culture. What’s more, Banco Macro is the second largest domestically owned bank in Argentina and is among the nation’s leading names in terms of deposits…
QatarDoha BankIncorporated in 1978, Doha Bank has become one of the biggest banks on the Qatar Peninsula. Yet despite its size, this financial institution still offers a personal service to all its retail banking customers. With qualities including dynamism, innovation and traditional values, Doha Bank is able to offer something unique to the Qatari market….
Dominican RepublicBanco de ReservasBanReservas is the leading retail banking institution in the Dominican Republic, and prides itself on creating a welcoming experience for new and existing clients. With the largest branch network, an overhauled IT infrastructure, and a wide range of established products, the bank is uniquely positioned to continue its dominance. www.banreservas.com
