OREANDA-NEWS. April 09, 2010. Global Finance magazine has named JSC Halyk Bank as the Best Bank in Kazakhstan for the year 2010. As reported by Global Finance, “its editors with input from industry analysts, corporate executives and banking consultants selected the best emerging market bank in the region and in 21 countries. Criteria for choosing the winners included growth in assets, profitability, strategic relationships, customer service, competitive pricing, and innovative products”.

High estimates and public recognition by the international community justify well the development strategy and policy adopted by the Bank’s management. Despite the volatile economic environment, the Bank managed to improve a number of its financial indicators as well as to make the best use of its strengths and opportunities for the benefit of its customers, investors and shareholders.

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