Business Desk :
City Bank has won the Leading Partner Bank Award in Bangladesh for the second consecutive time in Trade and Supply Chain Finance Program (TSCFP) Awards 2021 by Asian Development Bank (ADB).
City Bank first has won this prestigious award in 2020.
Over 200 partner bank representatives attended the ceremony where 27 banks were recognized in 21 categories, according to a press release.
City Bank has won the award for being the most active partner bank of ADB in Bangladesh during the 12 month period of July 1, 2020, to June 30, 2021. In this period, City Bank has collaborated with ADB for coverage of trade transactions of small and large deals for corporate and SME clients.
The award was achieved due to City Bank’s continual efforts to increase its trade financing capacity, operational efficiency, financial health and risk management.
In 2019, City Bank has won the Momentum Award for highest growth in transactions partnered with ADB.
City Bank has been participating with ADB under their TSCFP program as Issuing Bank since 2016.
Since 2017, City Bank has also availed the Revolving Credit Facility.
ADB’s support under the program has enhanced City Bank’s reach towards major international banks and opened doors towards extended trade lines and financing opportunities.
