CGS-CIMB Securities has garnered 68 awards in the 2023 Asiamoney Brokers Poll, out of which 45 are first-place awards. It also made its entry into the top five brokerages for Asian equities this year.
In the regional categories, CGS-CIMB Securities placed first for Best Regional Brokerage for Sales Trading and Execution, and third for Best Brokerage Transformation.
“Despite challenging conditions in the global markets, CGS-CIMB Securities maintained exceptional service levels to its clients while simultaneously accelerating its business transformation process to become a leading financial services provider in Asia,” reads a Dec 7 announcement. “Its strength in sales and execution has clinched first places in Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand, and second in Indonesia in the Sales Trading and Execution categories.”
CGS-CIMB Securities says its strong research capabilities “continue to form the backbone of its products and service offerings”. “This is reflected in the 44 awards that the research team garnered this year, including first in Singapore and second in Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia. Its leading ESG research garnered the top position for Best Brokerages for ESG Research in Singapore and Thailand, second in Malaysia and third in Indonesia.”
CGS-CIMB Securities Group CEO Carol Fong says the group remains committed to delivering the highest level of service to its clients. “I am grateful to Asiamoney and the voters who have given us their valuable acknowledgment through the votes. The awards also reaffirm our excellence in ESG research; CGS-CIMB Securities is among the first Asian brokers to embed ESG metrics into its research reports and we continue to lead in this space.”
Fong adds: “Finally, I would like to commend our 14 analysts and brokers who were ranked this year as well; their hard work has certainly increased our standing as one of Asia’s most trusted brokerages.”
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CGS-CIMB Securities is a joint venture between CGS International Holdings Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of China Galaxy Securities, and CIMB Group Sdn Bhd.