From South Florida Caribbean News

Miami – Citi gained recognition for its investment banking division in Latin America with the announcement that Euromoney has named Citi Best Investment Bank in the Caribbean, for the fourth consecutive year, and Best Investment Bank in Central America in the 2013 Euromoney Awards for Excellence.

In addition, Citi was named Best Cash Management House in Latin America, for the fifth consecutive year, Best Flow House in Latin America, Best Global Emerging Markets Bank, Best Global Emerging Markets Equity House, and Best Investment Bank in Peru. Furthermore, Euromoney named Banco de Chile Best Bank in Chile for the third consecutive year, and named Banchile Citi Best Debt House in Chile.

The Awards for Excellence 2013 were announced and presented at the Euromoney Awards for Excellence Dinner in London on Thursday July 11th.

Suresh Maharaj, Citi Central America & Caribbean Cluster Head, said, “These awards are proof of our clients’ trust and of the great talent we have in the Caribbean and Central America. They are also an important recognition of the expertise of our investment banking and the strength of our global network.”

Combining local presence and expertise in 23 countries in the region, together with global capabilities, Citi provides unsurpassed and consistent products and services to local, regional and global clients in the Latin America region.

“The Caribbean is strategically important for Citi Latin America and we are delighted to receive this award for the fourth consecutive year. The commitment of our team of professional bankers has made this possible.” stated Dennis Evans, Caribbean Cluster Head at Citi.

With over two decades of history, the Euromoney Awards for Excellence are among the most respected awards in the financial services industry.

Awards received:

• Best Investment Bank in the Caribbean for the fourth consecutive year

• Best Investment Bank in Central America

• Best Cash Management House in Latin America for the fifth consecutive year

• Best Flow House in Latin America

• Best Global Emerging Markets Bank

• Best Global Emerging Markets Equity House

• Best Investment Bank in Peru

• Best Bank in Chile (Banco de Chile) for the third consecutive year

• Best Debt House in Chile (Banchile Citi)

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