Citibank Korea wins ‘Best Bank in Korea for 2013’ by Asset Magazine

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Citibank Korea Inc.
Dec. 13, 2013 10:20
SEOUL--(Korea Newswire)--Citibank Korea (CEO Ha, Yung Ku, www.citibank.co.kr) was awarded as ‘the Best bank in Korea for 2013’ in Triple A Country Awards for achievement for 2013 which were announced by Asset Magazine. It won the award 11 times during the last 10 years and for 11 consecutive years.

In its editorial on the awards, the Asset said “Citibank Korea has one of the largest corporate banking operations in the country and its global network gives its local clients access to international markets. Also the Asset said “Citi Transaction Service is a substantial and fast-growing product family of the bank in Korea, offering cash management, trade finance and securities services. It has been innovative in consumer banking, offering a brand new type of demand deposit with step-up interest rate scheme and a personal loan product that offers higher credit line. In credit cards, it has introduced a brand new concept mileage card targeting a different customer segment.

“We are very proud to receive the accolade which ultimately are made possible by the confidence of our clients. It is also welcome recognition for our employees whose passion, dedication and innovation is integral to our ability to win these awards for 11 consecutive years” said Yung-Ku Ha, CEO of Citibank Korea.

In terms of investment banking, Citigroup Global Markets Korea Securities was awarded as ‘the best foreign investment bank in Korea for 2013’ in Triple A Country Awards for the first time since 2008. The Asset said “Citigroup Global Markets Korea Securities is a leading full service investment bank in Korea with strong capabilities in corporate finance, capital markets and securities business.”

Citibank Korea Inc.

Citibank had opened its first branch in Korea in 1967, and was born newly as Citibank Korea Inc. (CKI) through integration with KorAm Bank in 2004. CKI serves customers at 196 branches (as of end of Sep 2013) in Korea by providing the first class financial products and services based on the various products and know-how of Citi with global network including more than 200 years of history and 200 million customers in more than 160 countries. CKI delivers new financial world to the customers through development of innovative financial products and services, encompassing from corporate and investment banking to consumer banking, private banking, and wealth management. Furthermore, Citibank Korea Inc., as a responsible corporate citizen, conducts diverse community activities in the areas of financial education, next generation education, woman, diversity, community, and environment consistently in corporation with sound non-profit organizations.

Website: http://www.citibank.co.kr

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