ABF Wholesale Banking Awards 2023 | Charlton Media Group | 7 April 2023 | TBA

The Asia Pacific region's most prestigious awards programme for wholesale banks is returning to recognise the industry's outstanding players. The Asian Banking & Finance Wholesale Banking Awards offers a platform for wholesale banks to showcase their innovative solutions, products, services, and deals that have proven to be game-changers in the industry.

The wholesale banking industry plays a crucial role in the global financial system by offering financial services to big businesses and institutions. New technologies, regulations, and competition all contribute to the industry's ongoing evolution and innovation. It is important now more than ever to acknowledge and celebrate the sector's outstanding performance, innovation, and leadership!

The awards programme is open to all wholesale banks operating in Asia. Banks can nominate for various categories, such as Cast Management, Trade Finance, Project Finance, and many others.

2022 Winners

UAE Domestic Trade Finance Bank of the Year
• Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank

Malaysia Domestic Trade Finance Bank of the Year
• Alliance Bank Berhad

Malaysia Domestic Mobile App of the Year
• Alliance Bank Berhad

Thailand Domestic Trade Finance Bank of the Year
• Bangkok Bank Public Company Limited

Thailand Domestic Technology & Operations Bank of the Year
• Bank of Ayudhya Plc. (Krungsri)

Thailand Domestic Initiative of the Year
• Bank of Ayudhya Plc. (Krungsri)

Hong Kong Domestic ESG Liquidity Management Initiative of the Year
• Bank of China (Hong Kong) Limited

Hong Kong Domestic Cash Management Bank of the Year
• Bank of China (Hong Kong) Limited

Hong Kong Domestic Trade Finance Bank of the Year
• Bank of China (Hong Kong) Limited

Taiwan Domestic COVID Management Initiative of the Year
• Bank SinoPac

Egypt Domestic Cash Management Bank of the Year
• Banque Misr

Egypt Domestic Initiative of the Year
• Banque Misr

Hong Kong International Initiative of the Year
• BBVA

Taiwan Domestic Cash Management Bank of the Year
• Cathay United Bank

Taiwan Domestic Trade Finance Bank of the Year
• Cathay United Bank

Taiwan Domestic Project Finance Bank of the Year
• Cathay United Bank

Hong Kong International Cash Management Bank of the Year
• China Construction Bank (Asia) Corporation Limited

Hong Kong International Project Finance Bank of the Year
• Citi

Sri Lanka Domestic Trade Finance Bank of the Year
• Commercial Bank of Ceylon

Pakistan Domestic COVID Management Initiative of the Year
• FINCA Microfinance Bank Ltd Pakistan

UAE Domestic Cash Management Bank of the Year
• First Abu Dhabi Bank

UAE Domestic Swift Initiative of the Year
• First Abu Dhabi Bank

Pakistan Domestic Cash Management Bank of the Year
• Habib Bank Limited

Pakistan Domestic Trade Finance Bank of the Year
• Habib Bank Limited

Pakistan Domestic Project Finance Bank of the Year
• Habib Bank Limited

Hong Kong Domestic DLT Initiative of the Year
• Hang Seng Bank

​Hong Kong Domestic Payments Bank of the Year
• Hang Seng Bank

Sri Lanka International Initiative of the Year
• HSBC

India International Technology & Operations Bank of the Year
• The Hongkong & Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited

UAE International Project Finance Bank of the Year
• Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Limited Dubai (DIFC) Branch

India Domestic Trade Finance Bank of the Year
• ICICI

India Domestic Initiative of the Year
• ICICI

India Domestic COVID Management Initiative of the Year
• ICICI

Hong Kong International Swift Initiative of the Year
• Intesa SanPaolo

Vietnam Domestic Foreign Exchange Bank of the Year
• Joint Stock Commercial Bank for Investment and Development of Vietnam

Vietnam Domestic Derivatives Initiative of the Year
• Joint Stock Commercial Bank for Investment and Development of Vietnam

Vietnam Domestic FDI Bank of the Year
• Joint Stock Commercial Bank for Investment and Development of Vietnam

Thailand Domestic Cash Management Bank of the Year
• KASIKORNBANK

Malaysia Domestic COVID Management Initiative of the Year
• Maybank

Malaysia Domestic Project Finance Bank of the Year
• Maybank Investment Bank

Malaysia Domestic Sustainability Initiative of the Year
• Maybank Investment Bank

Sri Lanka Domestic Cash Management Bank of the Year
• National Development Bank PLC

Sri Lanka Domestic Project Finance Bank of the Year
• National Development Bank PLC

Nepal Domestic Technology & Operations Bank of the Year
• Nepal SBI Bank Limited

Nepal Domestic Initiative of the Year
• Nepal SBI Bank Limited

Singapore Domestic Cash Management Bank of the Year
• OCBC Bank

Singapore Domestic Trade Finance Bank of the Year
• OCBC Bank

Malaysia International Cash Management Bank of the Year
• OCBC Bank (Malaysia) Berhad

Indonesia Domestic Cash Management Bank of the Year
• PT. Bank OCBC NISP, Tbk

Indonesia Domestic COVID Management Initiative of the Year
• PT Bank Danamon Indonesia, Tbk (Danamon)

Indonesia Domestic Project Finance Bank of the Year
• PT Bank Negara Indonesia (Persero) Tbk

Indonesia Domestic Trade Finance Bank of the Year
• PT Bank Mandiri (Persero) Tbk

Indonesia Domestic Initiative of the Year
• PT Bank Mandiri (Persero) Tbk

Malaysia Domestic Foreign Exchange Bank of the Year
• RHB Banking Group

Philippines Domestic Trade Finance Bank of the Year
• Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation

Philippines Domestic Cash Management Bank of the Year
• Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation

Vietnam Domestic Technology & Operations Bank of the Year
• Sai Gon Thuong Tin Commercial - Sacombank

Vietnam Domestic Trade Finance Bank of the Year
• Saigon-Hanoi Commercial Joint Stock Bank

Vietnam Domestic COVID Management Initiative of the Year
• Saigon-Hanoi Commercial Joint Stock Bank

Sri Lanka Domestic Customer Initiative of the Year
• Sampath Bank

Bangladesh International Trade Finance Bank of the Year
• Standard Chartered Bangladesh

Singapore International Swift Initiative of the Year
• Standard Chartered Bank

Malaysia International Initiative of the Year
• Standard Chartered Bank Malaysia Berhad

Thailand International Cash Management Bank of the Year
• Standard Chartered Bank of Thailand

Indonesia International Cash Management Bank of the Year
• Standard Chartered Bank, Indonesia Branch

Singapore International Data Initiative of the Year
• Standard Chartered Bank (Singapore) Limited

Taiwan International Foreign Exchange Bank of the Year
• Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, Taipei Branch

Taiwan Domestic Technology & Operations Bank of the Year
• Taishin International Bank

Turkey Domestic Cash Management Bank of the Year
• Turk Ekonomi Bankasi A.S.

Pakistan Domestic Initiative of the Year
• U Microfinance Bank Limited

Brunei International Project Finance Bank of the Year
• United Overseas Bank Limited

Malaysia International Trade Finance Bank of the Year
• UOB