Awards: 2009
Citi is recognized by clients and the world's leading financial services publications for its leadership, expertise, innovative solutions and superior client service.
2008 Best Deal of the Year in Africa
- Precision Air Services
Best of the Best Awards
- Best Local Custodian in Asia (ex-Japan, ex-Australia)
Poll of Polls
- #1 – Best Overall Cash Management Bank in Asia, as Voted by Corporates
Cash Management Poll
As Voted by Corporates:
- Best Global Cash Management Bank – Small, Medium and Large Corporates
Country Awards
- Australia – 2 Awards
- China – 1 Award
- Hong Kong – 3 Awards
- Indonesia – 3 Awards
- Japan – 1 Award
- Korea – 3 Awards
- The Philippines – 2 Awards
- Singapore – 3 Awards
- Taiwan – 2 Awards
- Thailand – 2 Awards
- Vietnam – 3 Awards
As Voted by Financial Institutions:
- Best Global Cash Management Services – Small and Medium FIs
- Best US Dollar Cash Management Services
- Best Understanding of Business Strategies and Objectives
- Best Implementing of Cash Management Solutions
- Best After Sales Customer Service
- Best Electronic Banking Platform
- Best Local Currency Cash Management Services (Philippines)
Triple A Transaction Banking Awards
- Best E-commerce Bank
- Best Cash Management Deal – Samsung Electronics
- Best in Corporate Trust
- Best Transaction Bank in Indonesia
- Best Transaction Bank in The Philippines
- Best Cash Management Bank in North Asia
- Best Cash management Bank in Indonesia
- Best Trade Finance Bank in the Philippines
The Asian Banker Achievement Awards
- Payment Services to Banks and Corporates
2009 Service Provider Awards
- Best Securities Services Provider – China
- Best Securities Services Provider – Japan
- Best Securities Services Provider – South Korea
- Best Securities Services Provider – Thailand
Bank of the Year Awards
- Cash Management House of the Year
- Securities Services House of the Year
Elite 8 - 2009
- Gary Greenwald
Banker Middle East Product Awards
- Best Corporate Bank Services
Model Bank 2009: Case Studies of Effective Technology Usage in Banking
- Citi: Corporate Online Banking Platform
- Citi: SWIFT Connectivity Solution
Achievement Awards
- Best Depositary Receipt Programme in EMEA
Administrator Survey
- #2 – Assets under Administration
Awards for Excellence
- Best Cash Management House in North America
- Best Cash Management in Africa
- Best Cash Management House in Latin America
- Best Transaction Services House in Africa
- Best Cash Management House in Asia
Cash Management Poll
- Best Cash Management Bank – Globally
Cash Management Poll - Best Regional Cash Management Bank
- Africa
- Central America and Caribbean
- Central and Eastern Europe
- North America
- South America
Cash Management Poll - Best Domestic Cash Management Bank
- Algeria
- Argentina
- Cameroon
- Cote d’Ivoire
- Czech Republic
- Greece
- India
- Kazakhstan
- Kenya
- Lebanon
- Nigeria
- Panama
- Philippines
- Poland
- Russia
- South Africa
- South Korea
- Tanzania
- Thailand
- Uganda
- Ukraine
- Venezuela
- Vietnam
- Zambia
As Voted by Financial Institutions in Cash Management Poll:
Best US Dollar Transactions Bank
- Africa
- Asia
- Europe
- Latin America
- Middle East
- North America
Best Yen Transactions Bank
- Africa
- Europe
- Latin America
- Middle East
- North America
Best Euro Transactions Bank
- Africa
- Latin America
Service Satisfaction Rankings
#1 in:
- Overall Service
- Industry Expertise and Knowledge
- Compatibility with Own Systems
- Quality of Electronic Banking Security
- Effective Use of Up-To-Date Technology
- Contingency Plan Capabilities/Preparedness
- Access to All Applicable Clearing Systems
- Availability of Global Banking Electronic Tools
- Global Liquidity Capabilities
- Personalized Client Service
- In-Country Client Service
- Robustness of Electronic Banking Platforms
- Innovative Payment/Collection Methods
- Comprehensive Electronic Banking Capabilities
- Best B2B Use of Identity Management
Achievement Awards
- Best Cash Management Bank
- Best Cash Management Solutions Bank
Masters of Asian Finance
- Anthony Nappi
- Bronze Award – Commercial Cards for Online Public Sector Toolkit
- Innovation of the Year: CitiDirect® BE
- Leaders in Innovation for Corporate Purchasing Cards
- Leaders in Innovation for Fund Administration and Accounting
Excellence Awards
- Excellence in Business Process Management – OpenWealthsm Unified Managed Household Servicing Platform
Best Banks Awards
- Best Bank for Third-Party CLS
Global Custody Survey
Top Rated
- Asia
Commended
- Global
- Less than $1 Billion
- $1-10 Billion
- Greater than $10 Billion
- Europe
- North America
- Fund Managers
- Institutional Investors
Service Categories as voted by Fund Managers – 32 Best in Class
- Relationship Management (2)
- Client Services (3)
- Cash Management (1)
- Foreign Exchange (5)
- Proxy Voting (2)
- Corporate Actions (3)
- Reporting (5)
- Income Collection (4)
- Tax Reclaims (2)
- Technology (1)
- Settlement (4)
Service Categories as voted by Institutional Investors – 31 Best in Class
- Relationship Management (2)
- Client Service (2)
- Cash Management (3)
- Foreign Exchange (6)
- Proxy Voting (1)
- Corporate Actions (3)
- Reporting (1)
- Income Collection (3)
- Technology (2)
- Transaction Cost Management (2)
- Transition Management (1)
- Performance Measurement (3)
- Compliance (2)
Securities Services Hall of Fame
- Ranjit Chatterji
- Andrew Gelb
- Richard Ernesti
- Lou McCrimlisk
- Nick Roe
- Neeraj Sahai
- Mike Sleightholme
- Brian Staunton
Securities Lending Survey
League Tables
- #3 Global Provider
- #3 North America
- #3 Multi-Provider
Best in Class – Commended
- Global
- $10B+
- North America
- Europe
- Single Provider
- Multi-Provider
Mutual Fund Administration Poll
League Tables
- #1 – Asia Pacific – League Tables
- #2 – $1- 5 Billion in AUM
Top Rated
- $100 Million – 1 Billion in AUM
- $1 Billion – 5 Billion in AUM
- North America
- Asia Pacific
Commended:
- Global
- Less than $100 Million in AUM
- Over $5 Billion in AUM
- Equity
- Fixed Income
- Fund of Funds
- Other Funds
- Europe
- 44 Best in Class
– Client Services (4)
– Value (5)
– Fund Accounting (4)
– Transfer Agency (9)
– Distribution Support (3)
– Portfolio Servicing (5)
– Fund Reporting (7)
– Compliance (7)
Agent Banks – Emerging Markets Survey
Top Rated – As voted by Leading Clients
- Brazil
- China
- Cyprus
- India
- Mexico
- Peru
- Poland
- Sri Lanka
- Taiwan
- Thailand
- Turkey
- Venezuela
Commended – As voted by Leading Clients
- Chile
- Colombia
- Egypt
- Hungary
- Indonesia
- Israel
- Malaysia
- Morocco
- Pakistan
- Philippines
- Russia
- Vietnam
Top Rated – As voted by Cross Border/Non-Affiliated Clients
- China
- India
- Philippines
- Vietnam
Commended – As voted by Cross Border/Non-Affiliated Clients
- Argentina
- Brazil
- Chile
- Colombia
- Cyprus
- Egypt
- Hungary
- Indonesia
- Israel
- Malaysia
- Mexico
- Morocco
- Pakistan
- Peru
- Poland
- Russia
- Sri Lanka
- Taiwan
- Thailand
- Turkey
- Venezuela
Domestic Ratings
Top Rated
- India
- Indonesia
- Taiwan
- Thailand
Commended
- Brazil
- Colombia
- Malaysia
- Mexico
Agent Banks – Major Markets Survey
Top Rated – As voted by Leading Clients
- Austria
- Greece
- Hong Kong
- Ireland
- Italy
- Japan
- Korea
- Singapore
- United Kingdom
Commended – As Voted by Leading Clients
- Australia
- Belgium
- France
- Germany
- Netherlands
- Portugal
- Spain
- United States
Top Rated – As voted by Cross-Border/Non Affiliated Clients
- Austria
- Canada
- Greece
- Hong Kong
- Ireland
- Japan
- Korea
- Singapore
- Spain
- Switzerland
- United Kingdom
Commended – As voted by Cross-Border/Non Affiliated Clients
- Australia
- Belgium
- France
- Germany
- Italy
- Netherlands
- New Zealand
- Portugal
- United States
Regional standings
Top Rated – As Voted by Leading Clients
- Asia/Australasia
- North America
Commended – As Voted by Leading Clients
- Global
- Western Europe
Top Rated – As voted by Cross-Border/Non Affiliated Clients
- Asia/Australasia
- North America
- Western Europe
Commended – As voted by Cross-Border/Non Affiliated Clients
- Global
League Table Standings – As Voted by Leading Clients
- Ireland
- Japan
- Singapore
- South Korea
- United Kingdom
League Table Standings – As voted by Cross-Border/Non Affiliated Clients
- Ireland
- Japan
- South Korea
- Singapore
- United Kingdom
Private Equity Administration Survey
Top Rated - League Table Standings:
- Overall Provider
- $100M - $1B
- Asia
- North America
Best in Class Ratings - 31
- Client Service (4)
- Value (4)
- Fund Accounting (4)
- Capital Drawdowns (4)
- Investment Execution (2)
- Accounting and Reporting to Limited Partners (2)
- Accounting and Reporting to General Partners (3)
- Distributions (3)
- Reporting (2)
- Regulatory Reporting and Compliance (1)
- Corporate Secretarial (2)
Top Rated
- Overall
- $100M - $1B
- North America
- Asia
Commended
- $1B - $5B
- $5B+
Hedge Fund Administration Survey
Best in Class
- OTC Derivatives (5)
- Corporate Administration (1)
- Fund Structures (1)
- Funds of Funds Administration (3)
- Middle Office Services (1)
- Credit/Leverage (1)
- Risk Management (2)
Commended:
- Less than $100M
- $100M - $1B
- $1B+
- Single Strategy
- Multi-Strategy
- Fund of Funds
- North America
- Asia
World’s Best Treasury and Cash Management Providers
Best Overall Bank for Cash Management
- Global Winner
- Latin America
Best Bank for Liquidity Management
- Asia
- Latin America
Best Bank for Risk Management
- Africa
- Latin America
Best Bank for Payments and Collections
- Latin America
Best CLS-Linked Bank Offering
- North America
- Latin America
Best Supply Chain Finance Providers
- North America
World’s Best Trade Finance Providers
- Americas
- Mexico
- United States
Russia's Best Banks and Companies
- Best Foreign Bank
Stars of the New Russia: Banks
- Citi
World’s Best Internet Banks
Global Awards:
- Best Overall Internet Bank
- Best Corporate/Institutional Internet Bank
- Best Corporate/Institutional Internet Bank - North America
- Best Corporate/Institutional Internal Bank - Latin America
- Best Corporate Institutional Internet Bank - Middle East and Africa
- Best Investment Management Services
- Best Online Cash Management Site
Country Awards:
- In Asia: Australia, Bangladesh, China, India, Japan, New Zealand, Philippines, South Korea, Thailand, Vietnam
- In Central & Eastern Europe: Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Hungary, Kazakhstan, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Ukraine
- In Europe: Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland
- In Latin America: Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Mexico, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Puerto Rico, Trinidad & Tobago, Uruguay, Venezuela
- In Middle East and Africa: Algeria, Bahrain, Cameroon, Congo, Cote D'Ivoire, Egypt, Gabon, Kenya, Kuwait, Lebanon, Morocco, Nigeria, Pakistan, Senegal, South Africa, Tanzania, Tunisia, Uganda, Zambia
- In North America: United States
Regional Sub-Categories:
- Best Online Cash Management: Central & Eastern Europe, Latin America, Middle East and Africa, North America
- Best Trade Finance Services: Central & Eastern Europe, Europe, Latin America, North America
- Best Web Site Design: Central & Eastern Europe, Latin America, Middle East and Africa, North America
- Best Integrated Corporate Bank Site: Latin America, North America
- Best Information Security Initiatives: Central & Eastern Europe, Latin America
- Best Investment Management Services: Latin America, Middle East and Africa, North America
World's Best Sub-Custodians
- Latin America
- Argentina
- Colombia
- Mexico
- Sri Lanka
- Venezuela
Who's Who in Cash Management
- Paul Simpson
- Francesco Vanni d'Archirafi
Global Custody Survey
- #1 Overall (Weighted)
- #1 Overall (Footprint)
- #1 Mutual Fund Manager (Weighted)
- #1 Mutual Fund Managers: Americas (Weighted)
- #2 C1 (Weighted)
- #2 Asia (Weighted)
- #2 Sole: EMEA (Weighted)
- #2 Americas (Weighted)
- #3 Asia (Unweighted)
- #3 EMEA (Weighted)
- #3 Mutual Fund Manager (Unweighted)
- #3 Mutual Fund Managers: Americas (Unweighted)
European Clearing and Settlement Survey
- #1 – Czech Republic (Equities)
- #1 – Greece (Equities and Fixed)
- #1 – Hungary (Equities)
- #1 – Italy (Fixed)
- #1 – Poland (Equities)
- #1 Online Corporate and Commercial E-Banking Platform for Large Corporates
- #1 Online Corporate and Commercial E-Banking Platform for Middle Markets
2008 Deals of the Year
- Braskem
- Digicel Pacific
- Interpipe
- Severstal
- Votorantrade
- Yemen LNG
- Best Administrator for Middle Office
- #1 Top 10 North American Fund of Fund Administrators
- #3 Top 10 North American Hedge Fund Administrators
- #3 Top 10 European Hedge Fund Administrators
- Mutual Fund Administrator of the Year
- Fund Administrator of the Year: Asia Pacific
Beneficial Owners Survey
- #1 Securities Lender – Asia Pacific
- Agency and Trust role in Peru LNG Project Finance Deal of the Year
MicroStrategy
Excellence in Enterprise-Class Business Intelligence
- Citi’s Commercial Cards – Extranet Deployment
- Best B2C Corporate Funded Program
- Most Influential Person in prepaid outside the U.S. – Thore Vestergaard
Middle East Oil and Gas Deal of the Year
- Yemen LNG
Project Finance International
Middle East Oil and Gas Deal of the Year
- Yemen LNG
Mutual Funds Services Guide
- #1 Ranking for Transfer Agency Services (based on # of clients)
- Best Bank - Cash Management in South America
- Best Bank - Financial Supply Chain in South America
- Best Bank - Risk Management in Asia
- Best Bank - Risk Management in South America
- Best Bank - SWIFT for Corporates - North America
2008 Deals of the Year
- Braskem
- Celtel Tanzania
- Eletrobras
- Interpipe
- Jiangsu Linsang Solar
- Petrovietnam
- Yemen LNG
Awards for Excellence
Global – Winner
- Best Trade and Supply Chain Bank
- Best FI Trade Servicing Bank
- Best DFI Finance Arranging Bank
Global – Highly Commended
- Best Short-Term Trade Finance Bank
- Best Online Trade Finance Bank
- Best Export Finance Arranger
Asia – Winner
- Best Overall Trade Finance Bank in Asia
- Best International Trade Bank in India
- Best International Trade Bank in Malaysia
- Best International Trade Bank in Thailand
- Best International Trade Bank in Vietnam
- Best Trade Bank in Hong Kong
Asia – Highly Commended
- Best International Trade Bank in Indonesia
- Best International Trade Bank in Korea
- Best International Trade Bank in Philippines
- Best International Trade Bank in Taiwan
- Best International Trade Bank in Sri Lanka
- Best Trade Bank in Singapore
EMEA – Highly Commended
- Best Trade Finance Bank in Western Europe
Latin America – Highly Commended
- Best Trade Finance Bank in Brazil
North America – Highly Commended
- Best Trade Finance Bank in North America
2008 Deals of the Year
- Braskem
- Precision Air Services
- Severstal
- EcoBank/Benin (Special Merit)
100 Most Influential People in Finance
- Paul Simpson
- Francesco Vanni d'Archirafi
Adam Smith Awards
- Global Liquidity Management, in partnership with Pfizer
- Bank Relationship Management, in partnership with Honeywell
- Harnessing the Power of Technology, in partnership with Amgen
- Treasury Today in China, in partnership with Proctor & Gamble
- Payables/Receivables Solutions, ion partnership with DKV Globality (Highly Commended)
- Treasury Today in China, in partnership with Honeywell (China) Co., Ltd. (Highly Commended)
The 25 Most Powerful Women in Banking
- Julie Monaco
- Diane Reyes









