- HSBC is by far the most widely used bank by market penetration in Asia for corporate trade finance
- BNP Paribas and HSBC receive best quality ratings from Corporate Trade Finance clients across Asia
September 9, 2026 — HSBC and BNP Paribas dominate the list of 2026 Coalition Greenwich Best Bank Awards in Asia Corporate Trade Finance.
Every year, Crisil Coalition Greenwich asks large corporates across Asia to name their banks and rate the quality of products and service these banks provide across a range of categories. In 2026, the firm spoke with treasury executives from 805 large Asian countries.
The results of that research reveal that HSBC is by far the most widely used bank by market penetration in Asia for corporate trade finance, a performance that earned HSBC the title of #1 Share Leader.
The results also reveal that HSBC and BNP Paribas receive quality ratings from Corporate Trade Finance clients in Asia that top those awarded to other competitors by a statistically significant margin. That performance earned HSBC and BNP Paribas the title of 2026 Coalition Greenwich Best Banks in Asia Corporate Trade Finance.
“As global trade recalibrates, the quality and breadth of network these banks’ Asian franchises bring can be seen in their performance across the broad and diverse region,” says Ruchirangad Agarwal, Director and Head of Corporate Banking (Asia & MENA). Crisil Coalition Greenwich named Best Banks and Share Leaders across ASEAN (ex. Singapore), China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Performance That Tops Competitors
Crisil Coalition Greenwich every year names the Best Banks and Share Leaders in Corporate Banking, Corporate Cash Management, Corporate Foreign Exchange, Corporate Trade Finance, and other core bank business lines. These awards help companies identify the top performers in specific banking functions and allow banks to benchmark themselves against rivals both locally and regionally.
Coalition Greenwich Best Banks receive quality ratings from corporates that top those of competing banks by a statistically significant margin. The analysis considers coverage intensity, ease of doing business, advisory capabilities, product and digital capabilities, and other factors.
Coalition Greenwich Share Leaders are recognized as top competitors by a statistically significant margin in either market share or market penetration.
View the complete list of 2026 Best Bank and Share Leader Award winners in Asia Corporate Trade Finance.