CGS-CIMB Securities has made an entry into the top five brokerages for Asian equities this year and scores of awards in the 2023 Asiamoney Brokers Poll.
The brokerage has garnered 68 awards in the poll, out of which 45 are first-place awards.
In the regional categories, CGS-CIMB secured first for Best Regional Brokerages for Sales Trading and Execution, and third for Best Brokerage Transformation.
“The awards are a recognition of its top notch sales service and execution capabilities, as well as its transformation efforts to better serve its clients,” it said in a statement today.
Despite challenging conditions in the global markets, it said that it had maintained excellent service to its clients while accelerating its business transformation process to become a leading financial services provider in Asia.
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 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,” it added.
Its group chief executive officer Carol Fong said as the brokerage’s business transformation efforts accelerate, it remain committed to delivering the highest level of service to 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 is amongst the first Asian brokers to embed ESG metrics into its research reports and we continue to lead in this space.
“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,” she added.
