Banking
Pierre Imhof, General Manager, Baiduri Bank
Small in the world, but big in Brunei: Baiduri is the perfect example of a full service bank that really knows and understands its clients. Pierre Imhof discusses the bank’s technologically advanced offering and anticipating the latest trends in retail and corporate banking.
December 8, 2011
Banking
Bisi Onasanya, CEO, FirstBank of Nigeria
In 2005 a wave of consolidation swept the Nigerian banking sector, shaking up the competitive landscape. Banks sought new funding in their bid to become the biggest in Nigeria – until the regulators clamped down on risky behaviour, following the financial crisis. Bisi Onasanya discusses FirstBank’s proactive response to local changes and investing in ITC to provide world class customer service.
October 5, 2011
Banking
Andrew Auerbach, Senior Vice President, BMO Harris Private Banking
Great wealth offers unique opportunities and advantages, but it also brings responsibility and conflict. BMO Harris Private Banking’s services for high net worth families are based on this understanding: questioning, challenging and educating clients, while ensuring the cilent’s priorities are always in the driver’s seat. Andrew Auerbach discusses the bank’s education programmes and its commitment to exceptional client experience.
October 1, 2011
Banking
May Al-Mudhaf, Chief Investment Banking and Treasury Officer, Burgan Bank
Offering personalised advisory and wealth management services to high net worth individuals, Burgan Bank is a leading financial partner in the MENA region. CIO Ms Al-Mudhaf describes the bank’s plans to further diversify its offering to meet the needs of its sophisticated customer base.
September 14, 2011
Banking
Artem Konstandyan, CEO, Promsvayzbank
Competition between state owned and privately owned banks in Russia is a major issue – the former continue to dominate certain segments, but the latter offers competitive advantages in terms of speed, innovation and customer focus. Mr Konstandyan explains Promsvyzbank’s strategic plan to leverage these qualities.
September 12, 2011
Banking
Alexander Dementiev, Deputy Chairman, URALSIB
With a core focus on developing business in Russia’s regions – away from the high concentration of financial services in Moscow – URALSIB is seeing good growth as small and medium enterprises flourish. Mr Dementiev discusses how this strategy is a vital part of the bank’s social responsibilities.
September 7, 2011
Banking
Larry Weiss, CEO, Bank Leumi UK
Bank Leumi is the oldest banking institution in Israel, with a proud heritage of well over a century. Larry Weiss discusses the bank’s evolution from its role as Israel’s de facto central to a full-service, one-stop shop for everyone from corporate clients to retail consumers; and its long-standing commitment to corporate and social responsibilities.
September 5, 2011
Banking
Juan Andres Camus, Chairman, Celfin Capital
After establishing itself as a Chilean fund manager, Celfin Capital has expanded into a wealth and asset management business with growing interests in Peru and Colombia. Chairman Mr Camus describes the prospects of the Andean region.
August 21, 2011
Banking
Saad Azhari, Chairman and General Manager, Blom Bank
Blom Bank is spreading far and wide, with operations today through the MENA region and across Europe. General Manager Saad Azhari explains his personal focus on securing medium and long-term growth for the group, as well as the unique Blom Giving project – a banking card that funds landmine removal.
August 19, 2011
Banking
Abdulbasit Ahmad Al Shaibei, CEO, Qatar International Islamic Bank
QIIB has enjoyed 20 years of exceptional growth since it began trading in 1991, thanks to its highly conservative strategy. Dr Sheikhah explains the bank’s focus on tangible investments.
July 27, 2011