EM Polls and Awards

Each year ASIAMONEY reveals which domestic banks, equity brokerages and debt houses stand out for excellent performance. In Singapore DBS strides ahead of its two rivals with an ambitious regional plan, while locally it retains its strength in both equities and bonds.

Each year ASIAMONEY reveals which domestic banks, equity brokerages and debt houses stand out for excellent performance. In Malaysia Maybank’s all-round strength stands out and its investment banking arm brings a strong game to bonds, while CIMB soars above its rivals in equity.

Each year ASIAMONEY reveals which domestic banks, equity brokerages and debt houses stand out for excellent performance. In Pakistan United Bank continues to impress amid troubled markets, KASB defies mounting competition in equities, and JS Global sets the pace in for bond dealing.

Each year ASIAMONEY reveals which domestic banks, equity brokerages and debt houses stand out for excellent performance. In Indonesia Bank Central Asia impresses for its top-quality transaction banking and deposit base, PT Bahana Securities leads the local pack for equities, and Bank Mandiri is the top dog for debt.

Each year ASIAMONEY reveals which domestic banks, equity brokerages and debt houses stand out for excellent performance. In Japan Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group boasts profits and a strong capital base, Nomura overcomes scandal to lead in equities and Mizuho Financial Group remains the house to beat for bonds.

Each year ASIAMONEY reveals which domestic banks, equity brokerages and debt houses stand out for excellent performance. In India HDFC’s devotion to conservative lending and strong management continues to pay off, Kotak Securities leads the local broker pack for equities and Axis Bank dominates in debt.

Each year ASIAMONEY reveals which domestic banks, equity brokerages and debt houses stand out for excellent performance. HSBC dominates its rivals across banking, equities and bonds in its home market of Hong Kong.

Each year ASIAMONEY reveals which domestic banks, equity brokerages and debt houses stand out for excellent performance. In Australia, ANZ stands out as a bank for its international presence and cost-cutting and as a debt house for its support of varied corporate borrowers. Meanwhile Macquarie’s equity strength remains unrivalled

Each year ASIAMONEY reveals which domestic banks, equity brokerages and debt houses stand out for excellent performance. In China ICBC impresses for its innovation and focus on small and medium enterprises, while Citic Securities enjoys unrivalled strength in both the equity and debt markets.

The UK bank has been voted the best provider of offshore renminbi products and services for the second time in a row, according to an increased number of corporates, financial institutions and investors.

ABN AMRO Private Banking and EFG Bank are regarded as Asia's leading global private banks, according to Asiamoney's Private Banking Poll for 2013.

The world of Islamic finance continues to evolve in terms of complexity and depth. Meeting the needs of an increasingly sophisticated clientele is not an easy task. ASIAMONEY reveals which institutions have done the best job. Chris Wright reports.