EM Polls and Awards

Four banks stood out as the most impressive providers of cash management services in our largest ever poll, underlining the importance of this sector of financial services. Richard Morrow reports.

The region’s leading banks, equity brokers and debt houses possess a combination of clear strategy, strong market appeal and good leadership, which has helped see them through a sometimes turbulent year. Asiamoney reveals the standout institutions across the region.

Each year we choose the leading bank, equity brokerage and debt house in each major market in Asia. In the Philippines, BDO Unibank returns to the top of the pile among domestic banks, while First Metro Investment Corp. beats its local rivals to take home the awards for best equity and debt coverage.

Each year we aware the standout local bank, equity brokerage and debt house in each major Asian country. In Pakistan Habib Bank Ltd's focus on technology and branch upgrades leave it in good stead, KASB Securities stands above burgeoning equity broking rivals, and JS Global's tested strengths keep it top for bonds.

Every year we choose the outstanding bank, equity brokerage and debt house from each major Asia country. In Malaysia, Public Bank's stability and profitability underpin its credentials, while CIMB dominates capital market activity.

Each year we choose the leading bank, equity brokerage and debt house in each major country in Asia. In Indonesia, Bank Rakyat Indonesia stands out for its stability and microfinancing, while Mandiri Sekuritas leads for equity and bond services.

Each year we choose the best bank, equity brokerage and debt house in every major Asian country. In Japan Seven Bank's vibrant ATM business stands out, Nomura remains uncontested for equity coverage and Mizuho's debt business stays strong.

Every year Asiamoney reveals which bank, equity brokerage and debt house stands as the most impressive in each major Asian market. In Hong Kong, HSBC rises above all rivals for banking, equities and bonds.

Every year Asiamoney awards the leading local bank, equity house and debt brokerage in each leading regional country. In India Axis Bank's momentum takes it past flagging market leader HDFC and its bond operations also stand out, while Kotak Mahindra impresses in equities.

Every year Asiamoney awards the leading local bank, equity house and debt brokerage in each leading regional country. In China ICBC lifts its head above an umimpressive array of rivals, CICC regains its stride in equities, and Citic Securities leads China's bond potential.

Every year Asiamoney awards the leading local bank, equity house and debt brokerage in each leading regional country. In Australia ANZ's pan-Asia strategy and its bond arranging impresses, while Macquarie continues to dominate local equities.

Voters in the region’s biggest survey of cash management providers split their admiration between four international organisations.