Awards: 2011
Citi is recognized by clients and the world’s leading financial services publications for its leadership, expertise, innovative solutions and superior client service.
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Industry Innovation Awards
- Servicing: Custody (Asset Management Servicing)
| American Banker |
Most Powerful Women in Banking
- 25 Most Powerful Women in Banking – Julie Monaco
- 25 Women to Watch – Elyse Weiner
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Best of The Best Awards
- Custodian Leader of the Year – David Russell
| Asia Fund Manager |
Power 50
- Top 10 Service Providers – David Russell
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Cash Management Poll
As Voted by Corporates:
- Best Global Cash Management Bank – Small, Medium and Large Corporates
Country Awards
- Australia – 1 Award
- China – 2 Awards
- Hong Kong – 3 Awards
- India – 3 Awards
- Indonesia – 3 Awards
- Japan – 3 Awards
- Korea – 3 Awards
- Malaysia – 3 Awards
- Philippines – 3 Awards
- Malaysia – 3 Awards
- Singapore – 3 Awards
- Taiwan – 3 Awards
- Thailand – 2 Awards
- Vietnam – 3 Awards
As Voted by Financial Institutions:
- Best Global Cash Management Services – Small FIs
- Best Electronic Banking Platform
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2011 Service Provider Awards
- Best Outsourcing Services
- Best Direct Custody, China
- Best Direct Custody, India
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Industry Leadership Award
Triple A Awards – Securities & Fund Services
Triple A Awards – Trade Finance
Triple A Awards – Transaction Banking
- Transaction Banker of the Year – Anthony Nappi
- Best ADR Bank
- Best Sub-Custodian – Broker/dealer
- Best in Corporate Trust – Hong Kong
- Best Sub-Custodian – Vietnam
- Best Fund Administrator – Hedge Funds – Australia
- Best Fund Administrator – Hedge Funds – Japan
- Best ECA-Backed Facility – PetroVietnam Nhon Trach 2, arranged by Citi
- Best Foreign Trade Finance Bank – Philippines
- Best Foreign Trade Finance Bank – Taiwan
- Best Cash Management Bank – Asia
- Best Cash Management Bank – North Asia
- Best Cash Management Specialist – Corporates
- Best Cash Management Deal – Integrated Cash Management Solution – Sime Darby Berhad
- Best Transaction Bank – China (Foreign)
- Best Transaction Bank – Indonesia (Foreign)
- Best Transaction Bank – Philippines
- Best Transaction Bank – Taiwan (Foreign)
- Best Cash Management Bank – Indonesia (Foreign)
- Best Cash Management Bank – Philippines (Foreign)
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2011 Bank of the Year Awards
Innovation In Banking Technology Awards 2011
- Transaction Bank of the Year
- Innovation in Payments Technology – Citi Flu Care Card
| Barlow Research Associates |
Monarch Innovation Awards
- Most Innovative Product – Citi® Treasury Diagnostics
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Model Bank 2011
- Prepaid Services Flu Care and Plasma Donation Solutions
| Comissão de Valores Mobiliários (CVM) |
- #1 Private Equity assets under administration in Brazil
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Achievement Awards
Treasury Services Awards
- Best depositary receipt programme – Mail.Ru
- Best Treasury Services in EMEA
- Best Treasury Services in Middle East
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Cash Management Poll
Trade Finance Poll
Awards for Excellence
- Best Cash Management Bank – Globally
Best Regional Cash Management Bank
- #1 – Africa
- #1 – Western Europe
- #1 – Central and Eastern Europe
- #1 – North America
- #1 – Latin America
Best Domestic Cash Management Bank
- Algeria
- Argentina
- Cote d´Ivoire
- Czech Republic
- Gabon
- Hungary
- Kazakhstan
- Kenya
- Mexico
- Nigeria
- Russia
- Slovakia
- Spain
Best International Cash Management Bank for Euro Transactions in:
- #1 – Africa
Best International Cash Management Bank for Sterling Transactions in:
- #1 – Africa
Best International Cash Management Bank for Dollar Transactions in:
- #1 – Africa
- #1 – Europe
- #1 – Latin America
- #1 – North America
Best International Cash Management Bank for Yen Transactions in:
Global International Cash Management Services:
#1 in:
- Overall client service
- Technical support and guidance
- Access to all applicable clearing systems
- Quality of electronic banking security
- Competitive pricing
- Innovative Payment/Collection Methods
Overall and Regional Rankings
- #1 – Global
- #1 – Asia Pacific
- #1 – Middle East and Africa
- #1 – Latin America
- #1 – North America and Central America
Service Category Satisfaction Ratings
- #1 – Risk Management/Mitigation
- #1 – Global Trade Network
- #1 – Customization of Solutions/Innovation
- #1 – Supply Chain Finance
- #1 – Online Trade Finance Capabilities
- #1 – Emerging Market Knowledge
- #1 – Structured Trade Finance
Country
- Bulgaria
- Colombia
- Indonesia
- Russia
- Singapore
- South Korea
- Best Global Transaction Banking House
- Best Cash Management House in Africa
- Best Cash Management House in CEE
- Best Cash Management House in Latin America
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Bond Market Awards
- Best Issuing and Paying Agent, Private Placements
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Awards for Achievement
Top 20 People in Cash Management in Asia
- Best Cash Management Bank
- Sridhar Kanthadai
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Leaders in Innovation Awards 2011
- Securities Services – Best in Securities Lending
- Trade Finance & Supply Chain – Best Supply Chain and Trade Finance Bank, North America
| Financial World |
Innovation Awards 2011
- Best Innovation in Marketing and Communications – Integrating Social Media into B2B Marketing Strategies
- Best Innovation in Information Provision – TreasuryVision
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Excellence Awards
- OpenWealthSM – Excellence in Business Process Management
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Funds Europe Awards 2011
- European Custodian of the Year
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Agent Banks in Major Markets Survey
Agent Banks in Emerging Markets Survey
Global Custody Survey
Securities Lending Survey
Mutual Fund Administration Survey
Hedge Fund Administration Survey
Private Equity Fund Administration Survey
Awards for Excellence – Asia
Country Standings
Top Rated – As voted by Leading Clients (18)
- Australia
- Austria
- Belgium
- Canada
- France
- Germany
- Greece
- Hong Kong
- Ireland
- Italy
- Japan
- Korea
- Netherlands
- New Zealand
- Portugal
- Singapore
- Spain
- United Kingdom
Commended – As Voted by Leading Clients (3)
- Israel
- Switzerland
- United States
Top Rated – As voted by Cross-Border/Non Affiliated Clients (18)
- Australia
- Austria
- Belgium
- France
- Germany
- Greece
- Ireland
- Italy
- Japan
- Korea
- Netherlands
- New Zealand
- Portugal
- Singapore
- Spain
- Switzerland
- United Kingdom
- United States
Commended – As voted by Cross-Border/Non Affiliated Clients (3)
- Canada
- Hong Kong
- Israel
Regional standings
Top Rated – As Voted by Leading Clients (3)
- Global
- Asia/Australasia
- Western Europe
Commended – As Voted by Leading Clients (1)
- North America
Top Rated – As voted by Cross-Border/Non Affiliated Clients (3)
- Global
- Asia/Australasia
- Western Europe
Commended – As voted by Cross-Border/Non Affiliated Clients (1)
- North America
Domestic Standings
Domestic – Top Rated (2)
- Australia
- Singapore
Domestic – Commended (1)
- Korea
Top Rated – As Voted by Leading Clients (Country)
- Cyprus
- Czech Republic
- Egypt
- Hungary
- India
- Indonesia
- Malaysia
- Mexico
- Philippines
- Poland
- Russia
- Thailand
- Turkey
Commended – As Voted by Leading Clients (Country)
- Argentina
- Brazil
- Chile
- Colombia
- Morocco
- Pakistan
- Peru
- Romania
- Taiwan
- Venezuela
Top Rated – As Voted by Leading Clients (Regional and Global)
- Global
- Asia
- Central & Eastern Europe
Commended – As Voted by Leading Clients (Regional and Global)
- Americas/Caribbean
Top Rated – As Voted by Cross Border/Non-Affiliated Clients (Country)
- China
- Cyprus
- Czech Republic
- Egypt
- Hungary
- India
- Indonesia
- Malaysia
- Romania
- Russia
- Sri Lanka
- Taiwan
- Thailand
- Vietnam
Commended – As Voted by Cross Border/Non-Affiliated Clients (Country)
- Argentina
- Brazil
- Chile
- Colombia
- Mexico
- Morocco
- Pakistan
- Peru
- Philippines
- Poland
- Turkey
- Venezuela
Top Rated – As Voted by Cross Border/Non-Affiliated Clients (Regional and Global)
- Global
- Asia
- Central & Eastern Europe
Commended – As Voted by Cross Border/Non-Affiliated Clients (Regional and Global)
- Americas/Caribbean
Domestic Ratings
Top Rated in:
- Argentina
- India
- Indonesia
- Mexico
- Taiwan
- Thailand
Commended in:
- Malaysia
- Pakistan
- Philippines
- Romania
Top Rated
- Greater than $10 billion
- Europe
Commended
- Less than $1 billion
- $1-10 billion
- Asia
- North America
- Fund Managers
- Institutional Investors
- Global
Service Categories as voted by Fund Managers – 28 Best in Class
- Relationship Management (3)
- Client Services (4)
- Cash Management (4)
- Foreign Exchange (4)
- Proxy Voting (1)
- Corporate Actions (2)
- Reporting (2)
- Income Collection (2)
- Tax Reclaims (1)
- Technology (2)
- Settlement (3)
Service Categories as voted by Institutional Investors – 24 Best in Class
- Relationship Management (2)
- Client Service (2)
- Cash Management (3)
- Foreign Exchange (1)
- Proxy Voting (1)
- Technology (1)
- Transaction Cost Management (1)
- Transition Management (4)
- Performance Measurement (4)
- Compliance (5)
League Tables
- # 3 North America
Top Rated
- North America
Commended
- Global
- $10B+
- Europe
- Single Provider
- Multi-Provider
Best in Class – 9 Best in Class
- Earnings Performance – North America
- Relationship Management – North America
- Client Service – North America
- Product Development – North America
- Reporting – North America
- Operational Capabilities – North America
- Compliance – North America
- Multi-Provider – Client Service
- Multi-Provider – Product Development
- #1 Asia
- #2 Single Provider category
- #3 Europe
- #3 Fund of Funds
Top Rated
- Global
- $100M – $1 Billion
- $1 Billion-$5 Billion
- $5 Billion +
- Equity
- Fixed Income
- Fund of Funds
- Other Funds
- North America
- Asia Pacific
- Single Provider
- Multi-Provider
Commended:
- < $100M
- Europe
Best in Class: 76
- Client Service (6)
- Value (12)
- Fund Accounting (7)
- Transfer Agency (9)
- Distribution Support (5)
- Portfolio Servicing (13)
- Fund Reporting (13)
- Compliance (11)
Top Rated
- Greater than $5 Billion
- Leading Clients
- Hong Kong
Commended:
- Less than $100 Million
- $100 Million – $1 Billion
- $1 Billion – $5 Billion
- Single Strategy
- Multi-Strategy
- FoFs
- North America
- Europe
- Asia
- Single Provider
- Multi-Provider
- Global Scores
- United States
- Toronto
- Singapore
- Dublin
- Bermuda
Best in Class – 34 Best in Class Awards
- Client Service (2)
- Value (2)
- Fund Accounting (2)
- OTC Derivatives (2)
- Investor Services (2)
- Investor Reporting (3)
- Fund Manager Reporting (3)
- Fund Structures (2)
- Fund of Funds Administration (3)
- Middle Office Services (2)
- Regulated Funds (6)
- Risk Management (3)
- Technology (2)
Top Rated
- Less than $1 Billion
Commended:
- Overall
- $1 Billion - $10 Billion
- North America
- Asia-Pacific
- Latin America
- Single Provider
- United States
- Hong Kong
Best in Class – 23 Best in Class Awards
- Client Services and Relationship Management (2)
- Value (2)
- Fund Establishment and Structuring (2)
- Capital Drawdowns (3)
- Investment Execution (3)
- Accounting and Reporting to Limited Partners (2)
- Accounting and Reporting to General Partners (2)
- Distributions (3)
- Reporting (2)
- Corporate Secretarial (1)
- Technology (1)
- Relentless and Outstanding Customer Service
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World’s Best Global Banks
World’s Best Internet Banks
World’s Best Sub-Custodian Banks
World’s Best Supply Chain Finance Provider
World’s Best Trade Finance Providers
World’s Best Treasury & Cash Management Providers
Who's Who in Treasury & Cash Management
- Best Cash Management Bank
- Best Trade Finance Bank
- Best Sub-Custody Bank
Global Awards:
- Best Overall Internet Bank – Global
- Best Corporate/Institutional Bank – Global
Regional Awards
- Best Corporate/Institutional Internet Bank – Europe
- Best Corporate/Institutional Internet Bank – Latin America
- Best Corporate/Institutional Internet Bank – Middle East/Africa
Global Sub-Category Awards – Best Corporate/Institutional Internet Banks
- Best Investment Management Services
- Best Online Cash Management Site
- Best Web Site Design
- Best in Mobile Banking
- Best in Social Media
Country Awards:
- In Asia: Australia, Bangladesh, China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Kazakhstan, New Zealand, Pakistan, Philippines, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand
- In Central & Eastern Europe: Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Hungary, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Ukraine
- In Europe: Austria, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Spain, Switzerland
- In Latin America: Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Trinidad & Tobago, Uruguay, Venezuela
- In Middle East and Africa: Algeria, Cameroon, Congo, Cote D'Ivoire, Egypt, Gabon, Israel, Jordan, Kenya, Kuwait, Lebanon, Morocco, Nigeria, Senegal, South Africa, Tanzania, Tunisia, Uganda, Zambia
- In North America: Canada
Regional Sub-Categories:
- Best Online Cash Management: Europe, Central and Eastern Europe, Latin America, North America
- Best Trade Finance: Asia, Central and Eastern Europe
- Best Web Site Design: Europe, Middle East and Africa, Central and Eastern Europe, Latin America
- Best Integrated Corporate Bank Site: Europe, North America
- Best Investment Management Services: Asia, Europe, Middle East and Africa, Central and Eastern Europe, Latin America, North America
- Best Information Security Initiatives: Central and Eastern Europe, Latin America
- Best in Mobile Banking: Asia, Europe, Middle East and Africa, Central and Eastern Europe, Latin America
- Best in Social Media: Asia, Europe, Middle East and Africa, Central and Eastern Europe, Latin America, North America
Regional Winners
- Latin America
- North America
Country Winners
- Argentina
- Brazil
- Colombia
- Malaysia
- Peru
- Sri Lanka
- United States
- Venezuela
- Global Winner
- North America
- Latin America
- Best Customer Implementation of Supply Chain Financing Solution – CNH America, US Export-Import Bank
Region
- Americas
Country
- Argentina
- Mexico
- United States
- Global Winner
Best Overall Bank for Cash Management
- Latin America
Best Bank for Liquidity Management
- Latin America
Best Bank for Risk Management
- Africa
- Asia
- Latin America
- Middle East
Best Bank for Payments and Collections
- Latin America
Best Treasury Management Systems & Services Providers
- Payroll Services – Citi Prepaid Payroll Choices Program
- Julie Monaco, Head of Citi Transaction Services, North America
- Naveed Sultan, Global Head of Treasury & Trade Solutions, Citi Transaction Services
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Beneficial Owners Survey
Global Custody Survey
Equity Lending Survey
Middle East Awards
- #1 Income Generated
- #2 Overall Weighted (Custodians)
- #2 Europe Weighted (Custodians)
- #3 Settlement & Responsiveness to Recalls
- #3 Reporting Capability
- #3 Costs
- #1 Institutional Fund Managers – Americas (weighted)
- #1 Institutional Fund Managers – Americas (unweighted)
- #1 Institutional Fund & Asset Managers – Americas (weighted)
- #1 Insurance Companies (unweighted)
- #1 Asia/Australasia (footprint)
- #1 EMEA (footprint)
- #2 Americas (weighted)
- #2 Asia/Australasia (unweighted)
- #2 Institutional Fund & Asset Managers – Americas (unweighted)
- #2 Insurance Companies (unweighted)
- #2 Respondents with > $1 billion AUM (unweighted)
- #2 Insurance Companies (footprint)
- #2 Respondents with > $1 billion AUM (footprint)
- #2 Single Custodian Respondents (footprint)
- #3 EMEA (unweighted)
- #3 Institutional Fund & Asset Managers (unweighted)
- #3 Mutual Fund Managers – EMEA (weighted)
- #3 Mutual Fund Managers – EMEA (unweighted)
- #3 Respondents with > $1 billion AUM (weighted)
- #3 Mutual Fund Managers (footprint)
- #3 Mutual Fund Managers – EMEA (footprint)
- #3 Overall (footprint)
- Ranked Number One – Market Capability (Emerging Markets)
- Ranked Number Two – Breadth of Supply (Emerging Markets)
- Ranked Number Two – One to Watch: Americas
- Ranked Number Two – Asia Pacific (weighted)
- Ranked Number Three – Overall (Unweighted)
- Ranked Number Three – Overall (Footprint)
- Ranked Number Three – Asia Pacific (Weighted & Unweighted)
- Ranked Number Three – Custodial (Unweighted)
- Ranked Number Three – Most Improved Lender : Overall
- Ranked Number Three – One to Watch : Overall
- Ranked Number Three – One to Watch : Asia Pacific
- Custodian of the Year
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Online Services Benchmarking Study
- #1 Online Corporate and Commercial Banking Platform for Large Corporates
- #1 Online Corporate and Commercial Banking Platform for Middle Market (Tied)
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Securities Lending Industry Awards
- Equity Trader of the Year – Lender
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Leaders in Trade 2011
2010 Deals of the Year
- Best Trade Finance Bank in Asia Pacific
- Jamaica Public Service Company
- Telkom South Africa
| Government Business |
Government Business Awards
- Local Government Supplier of the Year – Lewisham Council
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Global Corporate Treasury Awards
- Treasury Technology Implementation Project of the Year – Omnicom in partnership with Citi
- Cash Management Project of the Year – Belden in partnership with Citi
| Hedge Funds Review |
2011 European Fund of Hedge Funds Awards
- Best Institutional Fund of Hedge Funds (FoHF) Provider
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U.S. Hedge Fund Services Awards
- Best Fund of Hedge Funds Administrator
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Americas Service Provider Awards
European Awards 2011
- Custodian of the Year – Latin America
- European Securities Services Provider of the Year
- European Securities Lender of the Year
- European Client Relationship Manager of the Year
- European Mutual Fund Administrator of the Year
- Regional Sub-custodian of the Year: South Europe
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Global Trade Finance Programme Awards
- Best GTFP Global Confirming Bank 2011
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Jane’s Transport Finance Awards
- Aircraft Debt Deal of the Year – Africa
- Shipping Debt Deal of the Year – North America
- Shipping Finance Innovator of the Year
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- OpenWealthSM – Managed Solutions Innovator of the Year
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5-Star Performance Rating
- Telephone Services
- Transaction Processing
| Nilson Report |
- #1 Issuer for Corporate Cards in the United States
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Best Government-funded Prepaid Program
Most Innovative Prepaid Program
- Energy Star, Citi Prepaid Services
- Citi Flu Care Card
| PayStream |
Paystream Advisors Excellence Awards
- Technology Innovation in Electronic Payments – Citi Virtual Card Solution
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Deals of the Year Latin America
- Latin American Geothermal Deal of the Year – Polaris Energy Nicaragua – Off shore Collateral Agent
- Latin American Water Deal of the Year – Huascacocha Finance – Master Trustee
- Latin American Power Deal of the Year – Abengoa Cogeneración Tabasco – Collateral Agent/Trustee
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Mutual Funds Services Guide
- #2 Ranking for Transfer Agency Services (based on # of clients)
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Deals of the Year 2010
- CNH America, in partnership with Citi
- Gazprom, in partnership with Citi
- Perenco, in partnership with Citi
- Telkom, in partnership with Citi
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2011 Awards For Excellence
2010 Deals of the Year
Global
- Best short-term trade finance bank
- Best FI Trade Servicing Bank
- Best DFI Finance Arranging Bank
Asia
- Best Overall Trade Bank in Asia
- Best Trade Bank in Hong Kong
- Best International Trade Bank in Bangladesh
- Best International Trade Bank in Taiwan
- Best International Trade Bank in Sri Lanka
- Best International Trade Bank in the Philippines
Americas
- Best International Trade Bank in Argentina
- Best International Trade Bank in Colombia
- Best Overall Trade Bank in North America
Highly Commended
- Best Online Trade Finance Bank
- Best Export Finance Arranger
- Best Factoring Institution
- Best Structured Trade Finance Institution
- Best Trade and Supply Chain Bank
- Best International Trade Bank in Korea
- Best International Trade Bank in China
- Best International Trade Bank in India
- Best International Trade Bank in Malaysia
- Best International Trade Bank in Singapore
- Best International Trade Bank in Thailand
- Best Trade Bank in USA
- Best International Trade Bank in Peru
- Best Trade Bank in Europe
- Best International Trade Bank in Pakistan
Global
Asia
Americas
EMEA
- Gazprom
- Gazprom Space System
- EuroChem
- CNH America
- CNH – US Ex-IM
- SUEK
- Perenco
- Telkom
- Abengoa
- Navistar
- PetroVietnam
- LAN Airlines
- Allure of the Seas
- SATORP
- Telkomsel
- EMAL
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Innovation & Excellence Awards
- SWIFT for Corporates: North America
- Risk Management: Asia
- Risk Management: South America
- Financial Supply Chain: South America
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2011 Alexander Hamilton Awards
100 Most Influential People in Finance
- Liquidity Management: Microsoft, in partnership with Citi – Silver Winner
- Liquidity Management: Omnicom, in partnership with Citi – Bronze Winner
- Cash Management: Microsoft, in partnership with Citi – Gold Winner
- Cash Management: Sun Chemical, in partnership with Citi – Silver Winner
- Cash Management: Thomson Reuters, in partnership with Citi – Bronze Winner
- Overall Excellence Award: Microsoft, in partnership with Citi
- Amol Gupte, Head of Treasury & Trade Solutions, North America
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Adam Smith Awards – Best Practice and Innovation
Hui Chuan Awards
Winners
- Global Liquidity Management – Omnicom Group Inc, in partnership with Citi
- Working Capital Management/Financial Supply Chain – Vodafone, in partnership with Citi
- Payables and/or Receivables Solutions – Thomson Reuters, in partnership with Citi
- Best Card Solution – Proctor and Gamble, in partnership with Citi
- Bank Relationship Management – Honeywell, in partnership with Citi
- Best Emerging Markets Solution – Honeywell Automation India Ltd., in partnership with Citi
- Treasury Today in China – Honeywell, in partnership with Citi
Highly Commended
- Global Liquidity Management – P&G and Emirates, in partnership with Citi
- Working Capital Management/Financial Supply Chain – Roche, in partnership with Citi
- Payables and/or Receivables Solutions – AT&T, in partnership with Citi
- Best Card Solution – Ericsson, in partnership with Citi
- Best Corporate Debt Solution – Abengoa, in partnership with Citi
- Harnessing the Power of Technology – Microsoft and Google, in partnership with Citi
- Best Emerging Markets Solution – Petrovietnam, in partnership with Citi
- Treasury Today in China – Amway (China) Co. Ltd. , in partnership with Citi
- Bank Relationship Management – The British Council, in partnership with Citi
- Best Corporate Debt Solution – Honeywell, in partnership with Citi
- Cash and Liquidity Management – Amway (China) Co Ltd., in partnership with Citi
- China Treasury Team of the Year – Schneider Electric (China) Co Ltd., in partnership with Citi and 5 other banks
- Working Capital Management/Financial Supply Chain – Schneider Electric (China) Co Ltd., in partnership with Citi
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Visa Asia Pacific Annual Awards
- Outstanding Purchase Card Program Growth
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Cards & Payments Europe Awards
- Best Commercial Credit Card Issuer
