International financial publication The Asset recently announced the winners of the Triple A Awards for Sustainable Finance 2026. Citi was once again named Best International Bank for Sustainable Finance in Taiwan. In addition, Citi received a total of nine awards across advisory and deal categories, including Best Global Corporate and Institutional Adviser, demonstrating its strength in corporate and investment banking in Taiwan, as well as its continued leading position in the market.
Christie Chang, Citi Country Officer for Taiwan and Chairman of Citibank Taiwan Limited, said: “Amid increasing global economic challenges and uncertainties, Citi continues to support Taiwanese enterprises grow globally through our international perspective and strong local commitment. We believe our role in Taiwan goes beyond providing financial services. By leveraging our professional talent, innovative strategies, and worldwide network, we help clients enhance operational resilience, accelerate transformation, and strengthen their competitiveness in the global market.”
With a network spanning more than 90 markets worldwide, Citi has long supported Taiwanese enterprises in capturing cross-border opportunities while actively facilitating inbound investment. Citi’s comprehensive services cover core financial offerings such as lending, foreign exchange, and cash management. These include cross-border liquidity management, trade services, global cash pooling, structuring advisory, as well as investment banking services such as mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and capital markets financing. Citi is committed to delivering holistic and flexible solutions to clients through its global platform.
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Having operated in Taiwan for over six decades, Citi continues to earn broad international recognition through its solid service foundation and strong performance. This year, Citi once again achieved outstanding results, including being named Best International Bank for Sustainable Finance/ Best International Bank by The Asset for the 23rd consecutive year, Best International Corporate and Institutional Adviser for eleven successful years, Best International M&A Adviser for nine consecutive years, Best Equity Adviser for five consecutive years, and Best Commercial Bank for three consecutive years. These accolades reaffirm Citi’s long-standing commitment and proven track record in Taiwan.
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