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UnionBank of the Philippines: Upping the digital stakes

This financial institution was the first in the country to put its money where its mouth was regarding a digital transformation – making it one to watch as it brands itself a disruptor too.

September 26, 2019

Brokers Poll

Asiamoney Brokers Poll 2020: 13 strategists to guide you through the recovery

How should investors navigate Asia’s stock markets in a post-pandemic world? The discovery of vaccines brings hope that we can eventually resume normal life. Asiamoney spoke to the winning strategists in our Brokers Poll to find out what advice they are giving to clients in their own countries.

January 25, 2021

Best Bank Awards

India's best international bank 2021: DBS Bank

DBS Bank’s long-term commitment to India – one of its six core markets, including its home base in Singapore – has not wavered since it first set up shop in the country in 1994. On the contrary, it has only strengthened in recent years, with the firm converting its India operations into a wholly owned subsidiary in March 2019.

March 23, 2021

Best Bank Awards

India's best digital bank 2021: Axis Bank

Axis Bank’s big investment in its digital platform, and the way that has paid off, makes it Asiamoney’s best digital bank in India for the second year in a row.

March 23, 2021

Best Bank Awards

India's best bank for SMEs 2021: HDFC Bank

HDFC Bank’s transformation of its micro, small and medium-sized enterprise (MSME) business over the past few years makes it a worthy winner of this award.

March 23, 2021

Best Bank Awards

Myanmar's best domestic bank 2021: CB Bank

Banking in Myanmar has never been easy. The country has long balanced a competitive landscape with a massively unbanked population. Banks have tried a variety of approaches to entice customers and establish a presence in the far corners of the country. CB Bank stands out as Myanmar's best domestic bank, best corporate and investment bank and best bank for small and medium-sized enterprises.

March 23, 2021

Best Bank Awards

Myanmar's best bank for CSR 2021: AYA Bank

Myanmar's banks proved their dedication to social responsibility in 2020 through their work battling the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic in their communities. The actions of all of the banks are laudable, but AYA Bank stood out.

March 23, 2021

Best Bank Awards

Myanmar's best digital bank 2021: AGD Bank

For a country like Myanmar to move to digital banking is especially tough given its underbanked population is more familiar with traditional ways of banking.

March 23, 2021

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Best Bank Awards

Myanmar's best international bank 2021: OCBC

OCBC has topped Asiamoney's list of international banks in Myanmar time and again. The bank's longstanding position in the country – and its unique understanding of Myanmar's problems and opportunities – has made it the best international bank for the fourth consecutive year.

March 23, 2021

Best Bank Awards

Pakistan's best domestic bank 2021: HBL

Habib Bank’s rapid growth, despite the disruption of Covid-19, is nothing short of remarkable. Total income in 2020 jumped 28% to $1 billion, while profits before tax soared 83% to $331.8 million. Net assets rose about 18% to $1.7 billion.

March 23, 2021

Best Bank Awards

Pakistan's best corporate and investment bank 2021: NBP

National Bank of Pakistan is regarded by some rivals as one to start watching closely when it comes to its corporate and investment banking franchise, thanks to efforts to transform it from a staid, balance sheet-led state-owned bank to a modern and more independent firm.

March 23, 2021

Best Bank Awards

Uzbekistan's best digital bank 2021: Hamkorbank

In the coronavirus era, every financial institution is suddenly rushing to grow and solidify their digital footprint. But 30-year-old Hamkorbank appears to be learning new tricks faster than many of its peers.

March 23, 2021

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