Citibank NA Bangladesh leads in global finance’s 2020 world’s best digital bank awards  

The Citibank, NA Bangladesh has been recognised by Global Finance as World's Best Digital Bank Awards for its digital leadership. 
 
In the 2020 World's Best Corporate Digital Banks Awards, Citi swept 16 Best Corporate Digital Bank titles across Australia, Bangladesh, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand, Pakistan, Philippines, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam, according to a press release. 
 
The bank was also recognised for Best Online Cash Management Services in Asia Pacific, Best Online Treasury Services, Best Mobile Adaptive Site, Best Mobile Banking App and Best Open Banking APIs.
 
Since the beginning of the year, Citi's Treasury and Trade Solutions business in Asia Pacific has seen a significant acceleration in the adoption of its digital platforms and capabilities. Citi's corporate mobile app user base has increased by eight-fold year-on-year in the first half of this year compared to the same period last year.
 
"Our investments in digital technologies have proven to be critical as the pandemic accelerates digital adoption among our client base. Through these capabilities, we have been able to effectively continue to support our clients and their business operations during this time. We remain committed to being the preferred digital platform for digital commerce and continue to expand our digital banking infrastructure to support clients now and for the future," said Rajesh Mehta the head of  Treasury and Trade Solutions of Asia Pacific region of Citi.
 
N Rajashekaran (Shekar), Citi Country Officer, Bangladesh said, "Citi's ever-evolving digital technologies are drivers of our digital economy. Our digital solutions are continuously helping our clients to operate effectively and build future compatible business models even during this pandemic. We take immense pride in being recognized for our digital leadership for 13 consecutive years and would like to express our gratitude to Global Finance for the honor."  
 
Md Moinul Huq, Head of Treasury and Trade Solutions, Bangladesh commented, "Citi has been a catalyst for change in the landscape for payments globally. Adapting digital technologies, strengthening digital banking infrastructure, bringing best practices and always having the mindset to think outside the box have made us the country's best digital bank for thirteen consecutive years."