The New Nation - Internet Edition

Citi has been named the #1 ranked cash management bank globally in Euromoney's annual cash management poll. In addition to capturing the top spot in the global poll, Citi also took top honors in 15 individual regions covered in the poll, including a sweep of Asian markets. Regionally, these include Japan, North Asia, South-East Asia, and South Asia. This year's poll, conducted annually by Euromoney, polled 11,988 cash managers, treasurers and financial officers from 89 countries around the world. Results of the poll were based on valid responses from 3,801 participants.

Citi was also ranked highly by clients in many service categories, including a #1 ranking for overall service and in categories such as: Availability of Global Banking and Electronic Tools, Innovative Payment and Collection Methods and Comprehensive Electronic Banking Capabilities.

"Citi delivers cash management as an end to end service," says Anthony Nappi, Asia Pacific CEO of Global Transaction Services at Citi. "To enable our clients to succeed, we deliver innovative tools, global connectivity and critical information to give them the visibility and transparency to enhance their treasury functions." "Our goal, first and foremost, is the satisfaction of our clients with our services," says Nigel Dobson, Asia Pacific Head of Cash Management at Citi's Global Transaction Services . "The Euromoney poll is significant in that it is an opportunity for our clients to tell us how we're doing relative to our peers.

"This poll shows that In Bangladesh Citi, which has been the pioneer in providing cash management solution to customers, still maintains its lead with innovative offerings," says Rashed Maqsood, Head of Citi's Global Transactions Services, Bangladesh.