HSBC Bank Armenia named the Best Bank in ArmeniaApril 4, 2011 - 15:11 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - HSBC Bank Armenia cjsc was named the “Best Bank in Armenia” for the third year and HSBC was the “Regional Winner’ in a Global Finance survey which listed “The World’s Best Emerging Market Banks in Asia 2011”. Criteria for choosing the winners included growth in assets, profitability, strategic relationships, customer service, competitive pricing, and innovative products. With input from industry analysts, corporate executives and banking consultants, Global Finance editors selected the best emerging market bank in 20 countries, and the overall winner for the region. According to the Bank’s press office, the survey results will be published in the May 2011 issue of Global Finance magazine. Astrid Clifford, Chief Executive Officer HSBC Bank Armenia cjsc said, “We are well positioned in the market and committed to Armenia and to improving services for our customers, and are glad that this is being recognized by well known organizations such as Global Finance Magazine. We are particularly pleased to receive this award in 2011 as it marks our 15th anniversary in Armenia.” Top stories Yerevan has dismissed Turkey’s demand to shut down the Armenian nuclear power plant as “inappropriate”. Armenia will loan 2.9 billion drams to Nagorno Karabakh (Artsakh), according to a draft government decision. The Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of Azerbaijan has “strongly condemned” Armenia’s decision. Kerobyan has said that for the first time in the history of Armenia, the volume of foreign direct investments amounted to about $1 billion. Partner news | The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization. Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia. Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty. Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. |