Dhaka, Bangladesh (BBN) – Citigroup Asia Pacific was named the World’s Best Internet Bank in 13 markets across Asia Pacific by Global Finance magazine.

The award assesses banks’ capabilities in consumer and corporate/institutional internet banking across countries and service/process categories.

Citigroup was named ‘Best Corporate/Institutional Internet Banks’ in 11 countries, including Australia, Bangladesh, China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, New Zealand, Philippines, Taiwan and Thailand. It was also named ‘Best Consumer Internet Banks’ in nine countries including Australia, China, Guam, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Thailand and Vietnam.

At the regional level, Citigroup Asia Pacific was named winner in the Best Corporate/Institutional Internet Banks sub-categories for Best Investment Management Services, Best Trade Finance Services, Best in Mobile Banking and Best in Social Media.

BBN/SSR/AD-03Aug11-12:19 pm (BST)