MIAMI – Citi received 13 major product and regional awards in the annual Euromoney Awards for Excellence including Banker of the Year honors for Vikram Pandit, Chief Executive Officer of Citigroup, as well as Best Investment Bank in the Caribbean Award.
Mr. Pandit said, “I am deeply honored that Euromoney has recognized the significant progress we are making at Citi. By focusing on being a bank dedicated solely to serving its clients and taking advantage of our unique global footprint, we have put all the elements in place for long-term profitability and success. This recognition would never have been possible without the dedication and hard work of our 263,000 employees around the world, and I am proud to accept this award on their behalf.”
Citi was also awarded Best Cash Management House in Latin America, Best Debt House in Colombia and Best Debt House in Mexico.
Suresh Maharaj, Institutional Clients Group head of the Caribbean and Central America at Citi said, “We are delighted to be recognized by Euromoney for our Investment Banking business in Caribbean. This globally recognized award is proof of Citi’s commitment to the growth and development of the Caribbean region and to our strong and trust-based relationships with our valued clients, It is also a demonstration of our extraordinary and talented people, who every day work to provide our clients with innovative and cutting-edge products and services to our clients “.
Leveraging its global presence and product expertise, Citi also was awarded:
· Best Investment Bank in India
· Best Cash Management House in Africa
· Best Cash Management House in Asia
· Best Cash Management House in Central and Eastern Europe
· Best Cash Management House in North America
· Best Equity House in Hong Kong
· Best Equity House in the Middle East
The Euromoney Awards for Excellence, currently in their 19th year, continue to be among the most respected awards in the financial services industry.
