Asiamoney Best Bank Awards

Citi is the best international bank in Kazakhstan, with a 25% market share of processed payments through correspondent accounts. It provides Kazakh clients with a variety of cross-border products, such as debt capital markets and services to those considering international expansion.

Hamkorbank, one of the first banks opened in the country following independence in 1991, wins best domestic bank in Uzbekistan for its performance over the awards period this year.

Hamkorbank wins best bank for small and medium-sized enterprises in Uzbekistan in recognition of its continued commitment to providing high quality service to SME clients in the country. Some 98.87% of the bank’s corporate clients are SMEs, and as of January 1, 2023, Hamkorbank holds 19.12% of the SME market in Uzbekistan.

Asia Alliance Bank is the best bank for digital solutions in Uzbekistan following continued improvement in its digital platform. In the past year, it has worked with a software developer to design and launch a new app.

The first domestic bank in Korea to produce a sustainability report, Shinhan Bank is named best bank for environmental, social and governance in the country after pursuing a robust sustainable agenda through financing activities and a series of sustainable partnerships.

Shinhan Bank is Korea’s best bank for corporate social responsibility. It has an extensive range of initiatives targeting individuals of all ages and abilities, and it supports business startups across the country.

Tenge Bank, a subsidiary of Halyk Bank, the largest financial group in Central Asia, wins the award for best international bank in Uzbekistan.

Citi is named best bank for diversity and inclusion in Japan after introducing a range of programmes and benefits for employees with a broad impact.

Following a notable period of growth for Japan’s largest bank by customers, Rakuten Bank wins the best bank for digital solutions award this year.