Citi is the best bank in Asia for 2014, according to leading industry publication FinanceAsia.

The editorial team of the magazine awarded Citi for the sixth times based on its performance in institutional and retail banking for the last 12 months.

Citi also picked up best M&A bank after leading over US$85bn of M&A transaction in 2014. The bank�s client work was also recognized via deal of the year, best equity deal, best IPO, best equity linked deal, best M&A deal, best project financing, best loan and best private equity deal. The bank also led the transaction that picked up the best country deal in Korea.

�In a highly competitive market, this independent recognition is greatly appreciated by all of us at Citi. I would like to thank our clients who place their trust in us to meet their financial needs day in and day out and without whom this award would not be possible,� said Stephen Bird, CEO of Citi in Asia Pacific.

�By leveraging Citi�s strong network, we strive to meet the expectations of our clients and this win demonstrates Citi�s commitment to providing the best solutions to them in the Asia Pacific region,� said Rashed Maqsood, Managing Director and Citi Country Officer for Bangladesh.