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Best Trade Bank in Hong Kong

23 July 2009

Keeping the crown

Winner: Citi Highly commended: HSBC Hong Kong remains a strong regional hub of trade in Asia. Winning this category takes some doing as it always attracts the highest number of votes every year. Citi are obviously doing something right, as they have topped this category for the third year in a row. HSBC also garnered an...


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