Best International Banks

Following are some of the most highly regarded international banks:

Bank of Scotland International - It has received the Best International Bank award in Investment International's offshore finance awards. This accolade reflects its strong reputation for offering first class customer service and providing both a quality and competitive product range within the international finance market.

Lloyds TSB Middle East - It has been awarded the "Best International Bank" title by Ethos Consultancy in their Annual Service Quality Bank Benchmarking Study. Lloyds TSB Middle East is a branch of Lloyds TSB Bank plc, which is a member of Lloyds Banking Group. It provides a comprehensive range of services include Personal Banking, Commercial Banking, Corporate Banking, Offshore Banking, Treasury Services, Trade Finance Services and Private Banking services (from the DIFC Branch).

Fairbairn Private Bank - It is the first independently "A" rated British offshore islands bank. In 2010, it won Best International Wealth Manager for the second year running and Best International Bank at the International Investment Fund and Product Awards. It was also highly commended for Best Service Initiative.

HSBC Bank International - It is part of one of the world's largest and most trusted banks, the HSBC Group. It was named Best International Bank in 2008 (Investment International Offshore Finance Awards). HSBC provides a full range of financial services to its customers through the following customer groups and global businesses: Personal Financial Services (including consumer finance); Commercial Banking; Global Banking and Markets; and Private Banking.

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