ForteBank recognized as the best bank in Kazakhstan again by Global Finance

The Global Finance magazine held its 29th annual competition 'Best Bank' and named the best financial institutions in over 150 countries based on objective criteria such as asset growth, profitability, geographical reach, strategic relationships, development of new business areas, and availability of innovative products. Subjective criteria were also considered, including the opinions of stock analysts, ratings agency analysts, banking consultants, and other industry experts.

In Kazakhstan, the title of 'Best Bank' has been awarded to Forte for the fifth consecutive time. Commenting on the award, the Chairman of the Management Board of ForteBank, Reinis Rubenis, noted: 'We are grateful to Global Finance for recognizing our work and for the high assessment. The award being granted five years in a row is a testament to the professionalism of the Bank's team and confirms its strong positions and effective strategy. Thanks to these factors, ForteBank is a stable and reliable business partner in the financial market of Kazakhstan.'

ForteBank, with 20 branches and about 100 offices, is one of the most stable, liquid, and well-capitalized banks in the country. From 2018 to 2022, ForteBank has repeatedly been recognized as the best bank in Kazakhstan according to Global Finance, Asiamoney, and has also received the 'Bank of the Year in Kazakhstan' award from The Banker magazine. Additionally, the Euromoney magazine named Forte the best bank in Kazakhstan in 2021.

Founded in 1987, Global Finance magazine is distributed in 193 countries worldwide. The audience of Global Finance includes executives in finance and corporate sectors responsible for investments, strategic decisions in international companies, and financial institutions. The website - GFMag.com – presents analytics and publications that are the result of 35 years of work in the realm of international financial markets. The headquarters of the publication is located in New York. Global Finance annually selects leaders based on performance indicators among banks and other financial services providers. These awards have become a reliable standard of quality for the global financial community. ____

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