EM Polls and Awards

The two banks have impressed more of the region's financial institutions and corporates than ever, in ASIAMONEY's 20th annual survey of cash management services in Asia-Pacific.

Asiamoney.com publishes its list of the best global private banks in Asia and the best within their own domestic market, as voted by respondents to our Private Banking Poll 2010. This is our sixth and largest ever such poll, with results based on 2,287 valid votes.

The financial crisis has made clients more risk averse and driven them to demand more of their advisers. In turn, this has forced houses to rethink their strategy, as winners in our Private Banking Poll 2010 attest.

Asiamoney.com reveals the outstanding wealth management companies in Hong Kong, as voted for by high net worth individuals in our annual Private Banking Poll.

Asiamoney.com reveals the outstanding wealth management companies in Malaysia, as voted for by high net worth individuals in our annual Private Banking Poll.

Asiamoney.com reveals the outstanding wealth management companies in South Korea, as voted for by high net worth individuals in our annual Private Banking Poll.

ASIAMONEY is pleased to announce the results of our best domestic bank awards for Thailand. Kasikornbank impresses for its concentration on small and medium enterprises amid volatile markets, Tisco Securities impresses with its quality of research, and Siam Commercial Bank stands out for strong debt coverage.

ASIAMONEY is pleased to announced the results of its best domestic bank award for Vietnam. Asia Commercial Bank continues to hold out the competition, although a rapidly expanding loan book and falling capital adequacy ratio are of some concern.

ASIAMONEY is pleased to announce the winners of our best domestic bank awards for South Korea. Shinhan Financial Group continues to gain the plaudits of market observers for its consistency, Samsung Securities' international aspirations also wins it admirers, and Woori Investment & Securities' bond issuance strength ensure it gets out best debt award.

ASIAMONEY is pleased to announced the best domestic bank award winners for Japan. Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp. just about stands out in a very weak field of local institutions. Nomura has no such difficulties in equity, easily rising above its rivals, while Mizuho Financial Group beats out stiff competition from the investment bank in debt.

ASIAMONEY is please to announce the winners of the best domestic bank awards for Pakistan. Allied Bank overcomes more traditional winners with its foresight to take the best local bank trophy. KASB retains its grip on the best equity house award, and InvestCap impresses for its experience in bonds sales and trading.

ASIAMONEY is pleased to announce the winners of our best domestic bank awards for China. China Merchants Bank takes the best bank prize due to its unique strategy and risk management, while CICC's equity strength win it our award in that sector and Citic Securities takes the best debt house gong for its diversity of clientele.