Banks Buck Trends

LONDON, April 20, 2011 - The past year in the financial world has been anything but
straightforward.

In the face of many difficulties, the markets have offered some relief.
Despite a stagnant situation in currencies, buoyant shares and strong
commodity trading prices have presented good opportunities for intelligent
investment outfits to build revenue. Yet with even certain investments having
proven to be a fool's paradise, institutions have had to remain on their
toes.

Through this, some banking institutions have proved more able than others
in managing the uncertain situation and taking advantage of new
opportunities. Emerging markets in particular have shown some impressive
results to this degree, where adaptations by governments to the realities of
the global economy have resulted in renewed investment opportunities for
institutions.

With these factors in mind, the World Finance editorial board conducted
in-depth analyses into different sectors and specialities, looking at
innovation, the commercial and private sphere, and outstanding individual
performance. The result is the winners of the Banking Awards 2011, who can be
found in the May-June issue of World Finance and at
www.worldfinance.com/winners_articles.php?article_id=719

World Finance wishes the deepest congratulations to these winners. The
second instalment of the awards will feature in the July-August issue of the
magazine, available from late June.

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For further media information contact: World Finance, Michael McCaw, Editorial Department, +44(0)20-7553-4156, michael at worldfinance.com