Volatility, war and weakness in the global economy have characterised the financial environment during the past year or more. Nevertheless, a number of institutions have risen to the challenges posed by the tough market conditions and have produced exceptional performances. The Banker Awards – sponsored by software solutions provider Oracle, along with IP and data services provider Equant – reflect the success and overall achievements of these institutions.Our 27 Bracken and 124 country award winners represent the cream of the global banking community and the top achievers in the industry.

The Banker has been a trusted source of global financial intelligence since 1926 and this month’s Bank of the Year Awards issue, like our Top 1000 World Banks listing in July, has become not only essential reading but also a key indicator of financial performance. This year, our awards cover 124 countries, 14 investment banking categories and four technology functions and represent the best banking performances across the globe.