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Turkiye Finans Katilim Bankasi
A joint venture between National Commercial Bank, Boydak Group and Ulker Group, Türkiye Finans has deep-rooted knowledge of and experience with participation banking in Turkey. Providing consumer and corporate banking, as well as treasury services, the company sits at the …
British Virgin Islands International Finance Centre
With product offerings including trust and estate planning, investment and fund services, captive insurance, corporate business and banking services, the British Virgin Islands is a multifaceted jurisdiction. The BVI continues to set the highest standards of transparency, collaboration and cooperation. …
Linklaters
A multinational law firm based in London, Linklaters is one of the most widely regarded international legal services providers. Established in 1838 and part of the so-called ‘Magic Circle’ of leading British law firms, the company now employs more than …
Arundhati Bhattacharya, Chair, State Bank of India
Appointed as the 24th Chairperson of the State Bank of India in October 2013, Arundhati Bhattacharya (pictured) has worked within the country’s banking industry since joining the company as a probationary officer in 1977. Throughout her 36-year career at the …
Piramal
Part of the Piramal Enterprises Group, one of India’s most celebrated companies focuses heavily on research and development in a number of healthcare areas. From critical care and lab diagnostics to vitamins and pharmaceutical glass packaging, the firm aims to …
DrillTechniques
Enjoying exceptional growth rates over the past couple of years, one the Australian mining sector’s latest entrants has impressed since its establishment in 2008. A developer and importer of equipment for drilling and rigs, the company’s engineering standards have set …
Saudi Arabian Oil Company
Estimated to be worth around $10trn, 81-year-old Saudi Arabian Oil Company is seen as one of the most valuable oil businesses globally, responsible for one in every eight barrels of oil produced. Commonly known as Aramco, its operations include manufacturing, …
Barents Re
One of the world’s leading independent reinsurance groups, Barents Re was founded in 1996 in Panama. Operating across the world out of regional hubs that now include Paris, Miami, Beirut, Rome and London, the company offers a wide range of …
Advanced Innovation Centre Chile
One of Chile’s most celebrated organisations – for ingenuity, as well as scientific and technical developments – AIC has been recognised across the globe for a number of revolutionary technologies and its proprietary innovation model. The firm received global acclaim …
Petrobras
Latin America’s largest company is, as ever, driven by the challenge of meeting the world’s insatiable, growing appetite for energy, and it plays an important part in both the global energy market and the regional economy. Petrobras currently has more …
Carlos Brito, CEO, Anheuser-Busch InBev
Stanford MBA graduate Brito became CEO of Anheuser-Busch in 2008 following InBev’s successful takeover of the firm, which created the large-scale multinational powerhouse it is today. Under his stewardship, the organisation has diversified and grown throughout a number of the …
Investment One
As one of the fastest-growing names in Nigerian financial services, Investment One is intent on becoming the country’s leading investment management firm in market insight and product innovation. Founded in 2007, and run by CEO Nicholas Nyamali (pictured), the firm …
African Guarantee Fund
Officially launched in 2011, the African Guarantee Fund for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (AGF) is a Pan-African financial institution owned by the African Development Bank, Danish International Development Agency and Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation. AGF promotes socioeconomic development …
Gerry Schwartz, CEO, Onex
Few working in private equity and investment banking over the last three decades will have failed to hear the name of Gerry Schwartz. A pioneer in financial services, Schwartz set up buyout firm Onex in 1983 and the outfit’s growth …
Money Square Japan
Since its inception in 2002, Money Square Japan’s involvement in foreign exchange margin trading services has been rapidly building momentum. In March this year, the company was appointed to the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange, and it is …
UniCredit
Italy’s UniCredit can trace its proud history back as far as 1473. Now a global banking and financial services giant, UniCredit’s global operations stretch across 50 markets in 20 countries, with more than 9,000 branches and almost 150,000 members of …
CBRE
The world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm in 2013, CBRE is unswerving in its dedication to maximising the value of its clients’ real estate. Working with a variety of occupiers, investors and developers, its 44,000 employees provide …
Sanlam
One of South Africa’s leading financial services groups has a history dating back to 1918, when it was established initially as a life insurance company. Sanlam is dedicated to providing quality financial solutions to individuals, businesses and institutions of all …
Accenture
This management consulting, technology services and outsourcing market leader has operations and offices in more than 200 cities in 56 countries. Accenture combines unparalleled experience across those industries with extensive business research in order to assist its clients in achieving …
Chua Sock Koong, CEO, SingTel
Chua Sock Koong (pictured) is the Group CEO of Singaporean telecoms company SingTel, the country’s largest telecoms provider. She is arguably one of the most important businesswomen in the entire continent. Her decision to invest $500m of SingTel’s money into …
Unilever
The Anglo-Dutch multinational specialises in producing products including food, beverages, cleaning agents and personal care products. With over 400 household brands – such as Dove, Axe, and even Ben and Jerry’s – among its collection, it is easy to see …
Lei Jun, CEO, Xiaomi
Riding on the success of smartphone maker Xiaomi, Lei Jun’s net worth, in the space of a mere 12 months, has jumped astronomically from $1.5bn to $4.6bn, according to reports. Since he founded the company in 2010, Jun has spoken …
Noah Holdings
Chinese wealth management provider Noah Holdings is an established leader in its field, with 57 branches across China and a growing client base that saw a 32.6 percent year-on-year increase and now totals over 60,000. Founded in 2005, the Shanghai-based …
Janet Yellen, Chair, US Federal Reserve
The US Federal Reserve’s first female chief walked into the job with a mammoth task ahead of her. With the economy seemingly running out of fiscal tools to encourage growth, few envied her the charge of reigniting a country on …
Sinopec
Beijing-based Chinese oil and gas company Sinopec is the fifth-largest company in the world in terms of revenue and the company is firmly established as a world-leader in its field. Sinopec saw strong sales growth of 6.8 percent between the …
UBS
The imprint of one of the world’s oldest financial services providers is seen throughout most markets. Having felt the subprime mortgage crisis more than most, the firm has since shown great signs of recovery, managing to reframe asset management and …
Telefónica
One of the largest telecommunications companies in the world, with an active presence in 24 countries and more than 315 million customers, Telefónica operates under such universally recognised brands as Movistar, O2 and Vivo, among others. The company’s plans to …
Kuwait International Bank
Kuwait International Bank is a leading Islamic banking institution, originally founded in 1973 as a specialised real estate bank. It went on to dominate that sector before converting in 2007 into a fully fledged sharia-compliant bank offering a complete set …
FxPro
One of a number of firms to latch onto the growing retail foreign exchange market, FxPro is widely considered to be the forerunner in the sector across European markets. The firm offers market maker and agency services, and has been …
Marissa Mayer, CEO, Yahoo
When a 39-year-old Marissa Mayer joined Google in 1999 as the search engine’s first female engineer, she transformed it from a start-up with 19 employees to the multi-billion dollar player of today. Brought on board at ailing Yahoo in 2012 …
Nomura
Japan’s financial conglomerate Nomura Group has grown to become one of the country’s leading banks in the 90 years it has been in operation. Based in Tokyo, but with operations spread across the globe, Nomura specialises in brokerage, banking, and …
Sasol
With a diversified range of energy outputs, Sasol is widely considered to be a pioneer and front-runner of African energy markets. The firm has developed many product streams, from liquid fuels to high-value chemicals and low-carbon electricity. Based in South …
Dhipaya Insurance
Bangkok-based Dhipaya has been providing insurance – including for the aviation, motor, travel, public property and health sectors – for 63 years. In 2013, the company underwent expansion, joining with other leading businesses such as Thailand’s Standard Chartered Bank to …
KPMG
A member of the ‘Big Four’ group of leading international auditors, KPMG offers a wide range of accountancy services to clients across the world. Founded in 1987, the company now employs well over 155,000 people that work in its three …
Magellan Maritime Services
Germany’s Magellan Maritime Services is one of the world’s leading container leasing and trading companies. Launched in 1995 in Hamburg, the company has since expanded, now boasting operations around the world, including offices in Basel, Chicago and Shanghai. Magellan Maritime …
ANZ
With 175 years of experience, ANZ is already arguably the market leader in Australia and New Zealand. However, recent expansion efforts across the Asia Pacific region, and plans to source up to 30 percent of its earnings from the Asia …
United Securities
With brokerage, asset management, mutual fund and other trading facilities, United Securities is a leading investment management house, and is helping open Oman up to the trading world. The firm’s portfolio management, equity and corporate finance advice are well regarded …
Vivendi
A multinational mass media and telecommunications company, Vivendi is one of France’s most successful private institutions. Based in Paris, Vivendi specialises in music, television, film, telecommunications and the internet. Operating since 1853, the company now has holdings all over the …
Itaú Unibanco
When two of Brazil’s biggest financial institutions merged in 2008, it seemed natural they would come to form Latin America’s largest bank, boasting 96,000 employees and operations in 20 countries. Offering credit, investments and insurance expertise and support to a …
John E Taylor, Executive Chairman, Surfline Communications
The founder of two successful organisations, John Taylor has contributed significantly to the Ghanaian economy. Woodfields Energy Resources (formerly Cirrus Energy Services) was established in 1999 and became a leader in domestic energy markets. Surfline Communications, Taylor’s latest venture, has …
AXA Insurance
Leading French financial services group AXA has been providing insurance to customers for almost 300 years. Its work, spanning the home, car, travel, breakdown, business and healthcare sectors, reaches 56 countries and 102 million customers. This year the group launched …
NTT
Nippon Telegraph and Telephone (NTT) is the largest telecommunications company in the world in terms of revenue. Employing over 240,000 skilled professionals worldwide, the Japanese telecoms company has recently begun investing heavily abroad in order to increase its presence in …
Shaanxi International Trust
With a focus on capital trust initiatives, Shaanxi’s main outlet has traditionally been property and real estate. However, over the past few years, the firm has expanded into hedging and diversification activities, such as foreign currency management and equity investments. …
Zurich
Considered by many as the backbone of European insurance markets, Zurich’s exposures are based in both mature and emerging economies. The company’s products are tailored to individuals as well as small enterprises and large corporations. The firm has an impressive …
América Móvil
Mexican telecommunications company América Móvil is the leading player in Latin America and the third biggest globally by equity subscribers, with operations spanning 18 countries in the Americas and over 265 million mobile customers. The firm got off to a …
MetLife
Based in New York, MetLife is a firmly established member of the competitive global insurance industry. The firm is a well-diversified international player, with a strong presence in Japan, Latin America, Asia Pacific, Europe and the Middle East, where it …
Martin Winterkorn, CEO, Volkswagen
The biggest German automaker and second largest car firm in the world, Volkswagen is one of the country’s leading exporters. One of the most recognisable brands in the world, the vehicle manufacturer has three cars – the VW Golf, VW …
Microsoft
Major player Microsoft has maintained its enviable position as the largest software maker in the world since it was founded in the late 1970s. The firm hit the headlines this year when it announced it was joining the wearable technology …
ABB
One of the world’s most recognisable brands when it comes to the fast-growing field of robotics and automotive technology, ABB’s presence in the engineering sector has completely transformed the market. With a long history of investing heavily in research and …
Exxon Mobil
The world’s largest publicly traded oil and gas company, Exxon Mobil is headquartered in Irving, Texas. Boasting a rich history that dates all the way back to John D Rockefeller’s Standard Oil Company, Exxon Mobil was formed, in its current …
Falabella
Multinational business Falabella is ranked among the biggest retail chains in Latin America. Founded in 1937 and headquartered in Chile, SACI Falabella covers all bases, from supermarkets to home stores, real estate to banking. It has subsidiaries operating across Peru, …
Dif Broker
Offering full brokerage services across different platforms and risk profiles, Dif Broker provides clients with access to different trading experiences – from CFDs to forex, ETFs and futures. Initially formed as a trading room, the firm moved online, and has …
Goldman Sachs
New York-based Goldman Sachs was founded in 1869, and is now widely recognised as one of the world’s most successful and prominent investment banks. Specialising in mergers and acquisitions, underwriting, asset management, and prime brokerage, as well as private equity …
Susquehanna International Group
Based in Pennsylvania, the privately held investment and trading outfit has interests across the world in a variety of security markets. Formed in 1987, Susquehanna International Group now has offices across the US and throughout Europe and China. With a …
Diageo
This UK-based beverage manufacturer and distributor is the largest global producer of spirits, with its products on sale in more than 180 countries around the world. Johnnie Walker, Captain Morgan, Smirnoff, Baileys, Crown Royal and Guinness are just a few …
Warren Buffett, CEO, Berkshire Hathaway
Warren Buffett’s conglomerate holding company ranks among the largest listed companies in the world, and 2014 marked a milestone when Berkshire Hathaway shares, for the first time, tipped $200,000 each. Established under another name in the early-to-mid 19th century as …
Alzahid Group of Companies
Founded as Alzahid Construction in 1951, the Alzahid Group of Companies is now an essential construction player headquartered in Saudi Arabia, but with operations in motion across the globe. Headed up by CEO Adbulrahman Alzahid (pictured), the company employs over …
Petroamazonas
One of South America’s leading energy companies, Petroamazonas is engaged in the exploration and production of hydrocarbons, with a strong commitment to and track record of creating sustainability in a non-renewable energy environment. Utilising the very best talent from across …
Aspen Pharmacare
South Africa-based Aspen Pharmacare supplies quality pharmaceuticals to more than 150 countries across six continents. Africa’s largest manufacturer of pharmaceutical products is determined to remain ahead of its competitors, and currently one in every four prescriptions dispensed in South Africa …
Lakshmi Mittal, CEO, ArcelorMittal
Under the leadership of its CEO Lakshmi Mittal, Luxembourg-based steel and mining company ArcelorMittal has grown continually since it was formed in 2006 out of the merger between Indian steel giant Mittal Steel and Western European steel manufacturer Arcelor. Supplying …
Freshfields
With 28 offices in 17 jurisdictions across Asia, Europe, the Middle East and North America, this international law firm employs over 2,500 lawyers, and is a member of the ‘Magic Circle’ of leading British law firms. Advising multinational corporations, financial …
Rakuten
Since the company’s establishment in 1997, Japan’s Rakuten has set out to enable retailers to establish a strong presence online and reach a greater number of consumers across the globe. Pioneer of the B2B2C marketplace, over 41,000 merchants are currently …
Credit Suisse
One of the most recognisable and prestigious financial institutions in the world, Zurich-based Credit Suisse has been in operation since 1856. The company is spread across four divisions: investment banking, private banking, asset management, and a Shared Services Group that …
Barwa Bank
Licensed and regulated by the Qatar Central Bank, Barwa is Qatar’s fastest growing sharia- compliant banking service provider. With a total equity of QAR 6.1bn, Barwa Bank provides a full range of banking services including retail, cor- porate, commercial, business …
Cathay Pacific
The international flag carrier of Hong Kong, Cathay Pacific is one of the most recognisable airline brands in the world. The airline’s operations include flights to 188 destinations in 46 countries worldwide, as well as a number of codeshares and …
SABIC
Manufacturing giant SABIC, present in Europe, the Americas, Asia and the Middle East, is the world’s biggest producer of compounds such as MTBE and polyphenylene, and has Innovation and Technology centres all over the world. This year the company strengthened …
Procter and Gamble
Global consumer goods company Procter and Gamble prides itself on being one of the most innovative and sustainable firms in the world. Providing its consumers – who now number over 4.6 billion – with everyday products since 1930, the company …
Samsung
Beginning life as a small trading company over 75 years ago, Samsung has since come to be seen as one of the world’s leading technology companies. The South Korean corporation has bolstered its leadership in the mobile, memory and OLED …
Novartis
Based in Switzerland, the world’s top-selling pharmaceuticals company has time and again made groundbreaking advances in the many areas in which it works. Born of a merger between Ciba-Geigy and Sandoz in 1996, the company has since embarked on a …
Toyota
This household name is the leader in environmental technologies within the automobile industry, following the phenomenal success achieved from the evolution of its unique hybrid vehicles. Since its founding in 1937, Toyota has been devoted to manufacturing, distributing and exporting …
Fujio Mitarai, CEO, Canon
Fujio Mitarai joined Tokyo-based Canon in 1961 as an accountant, and became president and CEO of Canon USA in 1979. He returned to Canon Japan in 1989 when the company was operating at a loss, and subsequently took measures to …
Hudson Yards
A vast scheme that will regenerate one of Manhattanís key areas, the Hudson Yards Redevelopment Project will transform the cityís skyline. A joint venture between the New York City Department of City Planning and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, the project …
Baidu
Founded in 2000 by internet pioneer Robin Li (pictured), this China-based web services company achieved impressively positive results in 2014 as it expanded into the mobile search and maps market. As the leading Chinese-language internet search provider, tens of billions …
AT&T
One of the leading telecoms companies in the US, AT&T has become integral to the digital revolution in the country over the last two decades, and enjoyed consolidated revenues of $128bn in 2013. The largest provider of fixed telephone services …
Glencore
Anglo-Swiss multinational commodity trading and mining company Glencore is one of the world’s 10 largest companies, with operations stretching across the globe. Created as a result of the 1994 management buyout of Marc Rich + Co AG, Glencore now has …
HSBC
First established in 1865 to bridge the financing gap that existed between Asia and the West, HSBC has since become one of the largest financial services organisations in the world, serving 52 million customers across 74 countries and territories. The …
Murex
Providing innovative technological platforms, Murex is a forerunner in its sector. The organisation designs and implements integrated trading, risk management and post-trade solutions, continually researching to stay ahead of the game. Murex relies on close collaboration with clients, established on …
PZU Group
PZU Group is one of the oldest and largest insurance groups in Poland, offering a wide range of insurance and finance products in a number of insurance areas. The group has one of the most extensive sales networks within Poland, …
Jack Ma, Founder and Chairman, Alibaba
After seeing through the largest IPO in history by placing Alibaba on the New York Stock Exchange, Jack Ma’s management of the group has seen its company value hit astronomical levels this year. Raising $21.8bn, the IPO made Ma one …
Baker and McKenzie
Baker and McKenzie advises corporates on key economic developments, delivering world-class legal expertise to assist its clients in meeting the demands of an ever-evolving global economic landscape. The firm has increased its presence in the Middle East, opening up a …
Sony
One of Japan’s most well-known and successful conglomerates, Sony has been at the forefront of consumer electronics for much of the 68 years it has been in operation. Based in Tokyo, the company experienced rapid expansion during the 1960s into …
Austbrokers
Ranking among the top general insurance broking groups in Australia, Austbrokers Holdings has pioneered its dynamic ‘owner driver’ model in the country’s insurance industry. Launched in 1985, the company has continually invested in its infrastructure and technology, ensuring that its …
Commonwealth Bank
KBL European Private Bankers (KBL epb), founded in 1949, is headquartered in Luxembourg with a pan-European presence in nine countries. Spearheaded by Group CEO Jacques Peters and with approximately 2,000 employees, €41bn in assets under management, and €39bn in assets …
Larry Page, CEO, Google
Google’s co-founder and CEO has overseen a number of key acquisitions at the company this past year – among them Nest Labs, artificial intelligence company DeepMind Technologies, and Dropcam – and is the mastermind behind the Google 2.0 project. With …
Gail Kelly, CEO, Westpac
Westpac employs more than 36,000 people around the world and is ranked among the top five listed companies by market capitalisation on the Australian Securities Exchange. Founded almost two centuries ago, Westpac’s various services now stretch the length and breadth …
Twitter was incorporated in 2007 and already has approximately 271 million monthly active users worldwide, plus over 40 million on its sister site Vine. The company is committed to delivering the best service possible to its users, and a massive …
BNP Paribas
Paris-based BNP Paribas boasts an employee base of around 185,000 employees across 75 countries and has consistently posted impressive results across the entirety of its business activities, despite often-challenging market conditions. Moody’s awarded the bank an A1 rating and a …
Optiver
Dutch-owned and based in Sydney, Optiver is one of the world’s most accomplished high frequency trading outfits. It looks for arbitrage through seeking out and pursuing market imperfections. With offices in the US, Australia and the Netherlands, the firm aims …
Apple
Silicon Valley leader Apple has consistently ranked among the world’s most valuable companies, with market capitalisation heading towards $500bn, and is rivalled in the tech sphere only by fellow giant Google. 2014 turned out to be another highly successful year, …
Mohammad Nasr Abdeen, CEO, Union National Bank
As CEO of Union National Bank – one of the leading banks in the UAE and the only bank owned by the governments of Abu Dhabi and Dubai – Mohammad Nasr Abdeen is as dynamic and success-driven as the organisation …
ICBC
The Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) came in at number one on Forbes’ Global 2000 list of the world’s biggest public companies in 2013, and remains the largest bank worldwide in terms of assets and market capitalisation. ICBC …
Blackstone
With $80bn of assets under management, Blackstone is hands down the largest real estate private equity operation in the world. The firm’s offerings cover Europe, Asia and the US, giving it a truly global presence and convenience in the markets …
Sunil Mittal, CEO, Bharti Enterprises
Award-winning Indian entrepreneur Sunil Mittal has an impressive CV, serving on a number of committees including the World Economic Forum’s International Business Council. This year Mittal was chosen as Co-Chair of the India-Africa Business Council and India-Sri Lanka CEO Forum …
AngloAmerican
One of the world’s largest mining companies, with operations spanning the globe, AngloAmerican has gone from strength to strength since it was founded in 1917. It is now a world leader in the production of platinum and diamonds, though its …
Allianz
The Allianz Group is a giant of the insurance world. It employs approximately 148,000 people worldwide and serves around 83 million customers in over 70 countries. As the world’s largest insurance company (2013) and one of the largest asset management …
Wells Fargo
Employing one in every 500 working Americans and serving one in three US households, Wells Fargo boasts an extensive network of dedicated staff and customers. A self-proclaimed ‘community-based, diversified financial services company’, the multinational corporation remains customer-focused, providing banking services …
Morgan Stanley
Investment bank Morgan Stanley has secured a firm grounding as one of the world’s top financial institutions since its founding in 1935. The company has been rebuilding its business model with a greater focus on retail brokerage and has doubled …
Magna International
Headquartered in Canada, the international automotive supplier has operations in 29 countries, including 317 manufacturing operations and 83 product development, engineering and sales hubs. The firm climbed to third place on the Automotive News Top Supplier list in 2014 and …
Amazon
Opening its virtual doors in 1998, this Seattle-based internet giant is one of the best known household names of the 21st century. Initially an online bookshop, Amazon has gradually expanded its range to become one of the most convenient places …
Deutsche Post DHL
Building on successful growth generated around the turn of the century, Deutsche Post DHL has continually innovated customer delivery and service by grasping technological advances and pursuing outstanding levels of project management. The firm’s supply chain management system, for which …