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Best International Trade Bank in India

23 July 2009

Replacing the old guard

Winner: Citi  Highly commended: Deutsche Bank This was an unexpected result in the competition. Standard Chartered looked set to repeat last year’s success and started the competition strongly.  It was a surprise therefore to see Citi rake in the lion’s share of the vote to win this year’s Best...


Poll

Credit insurers have withstood the crisis admirably settling a high number of claims during 2009. If you are actively involved in trade transactions what percentage of your deal book now enjoys some political or credit risk cover from private insurers?

75% to 100%
33%
50% to 75%
30%
25% to 50%
9%
25% or less
10%
I don’t use private credit insurers
18%

Quote

During the past year’s ‘flight to quality’, companies have turned to experienced leaders in global trade.

Matthew Frohling, Citi - ‘Supplier Finance’ growth in the SME markets - April 2010