Entries are now being invited for the Bank of the Year Awards 2011. Regarded as the industry standard for banking excellence, the Awards will once again be hotly contested by the world's leading financial institutions.

Judged on their ability to deliver shareholder returns and to gain strategic advantage, winners reap huge benefits in terms of market visibility and position. They also have the honour of attending the awards' dinner on 30th November at Intercontinental Hotel, Park Lane, London.

Please download the questionnaire here.

Please email the attached document to BankOfTheYear@ft.com or fax it to +44 (0)20 7775 6421.

As always the competition to win will be very tough. Please be sure to get your completed forms back to us within the deadlines.

Closing date for entry is 5th August 2011.

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