In 2009 KASIKORNBANKGROUP received many awards and commendations, i.e.

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1 AWARDS AND COMMENDATIONS In 2009 KASIKORNBANKGROUP received many awards and commendations, i.e. KASIKORNBANK In Recognition of Management Financial Management Excellence 2008 of Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn, based on a survey of executives at 1,000 top-earning companies in Thailand. The award was organized by the TMA (Thailand Management Association) and the Sasin Graduate Institute of Business Administration, Chulalongkorn University. The Bank received this award for the seventh consecutive year ( ) Thailand s Top 10 based on The Wall Street Journal Asia 200 Survey of readers and management of businesses on leaderships in diverse aspects of Asian companies. Bank of the Year 2008 by Interest Magazine for the Bank s outstanding performance in service innovations, advisory service, risk management, and social responsibility. The Most Admired Bank with the highest score based on a study of public opinion on banks logo and name conducted by TCBA Research of the THAICOON magazine editors. Top Corporate Governance Report Awards 2009 under the SET Awards 2009 project organized by the Stock Exchange of Thailand and Money & Banking KBank was selected as 1 of the 10 companies granted this award. Corporate Governance Asia Annual Recognition Awards 2009 organized by Corporate Governance Asia The Bank won this award for the fifth year. Overall Best Company in Thailand for Corporate Governance based on the Poll of Polls survey - Corporate Governance Poll organized by Asiamoney Three awards based on analysts the Most Preferable listed company management in 2009 organized by Securities Analysts Association: 1. The Most Preferable Chief Executive Officer 2. The Most Preferable Investor Relations Officer 3. The Most Preferable Listed Company Financier of the Year 2009 by Money & Banking magazine for KASIKORNBANK CEO Banthoon Lamsam as a financier with broad and up-to-date vision, professionalism, and integrity who has created growth of the organization under a sense of social responsibility. The Bank s Executive was presented the Corporate Governance Asia Annual Recognition Awards 2009 KGroup executives were presented with awards in the SET Awards 2009, held by the Stock Exchange of Thailand and Money and Banking magazine 259

2 Annual Report 2009 The Outstanding Energy-Saving Building Award (Gold Label) for KASIKORNBANK s Chaeng Watthana Main Branch Office from the campaign for energy-saving buildings organized by the Department of Alternative Energy Development and Efficiency, Ministry of Energy, in cooperation with the Energy Research Institute, Chulalongkorn University. Thai Green Building Award for KASIKORNBANK s Chaeng Watthana Main Branch Office from the ASA Green Awards 2009 program, organized by the Association of Siamese Architects under Royal Patronage. In Recognition of Service Top Ten Thailand s Most Innovative Companies 2009 under a contest project organized by Faculty of Commerce and Accountancy, Chulalongkorn University, and Nation Multimedia Group Plc. KBank was the only financial institution to receive this award from its dedication on financial innovation toward business strength and service quality. Best Retail Bank 2009 voted by customers and public who attended the 9th Money Expo 2009, organized by Money & Banking Customer Experience Award 2008 (Asia Region) in recognition of the Bank s listening and responding to the comments and suggestions of customers (Voice of Customer), presented by the Global Customer Experience Management Organization (G-CEM). The Bank was praised on its efficient and practical systems of opinion survey and retail customer experience understanding that have enhanced the Bank capability to continually launch new products and upgrade services in accordance with customer needs. Project of the Year Award in the Innovation Project category - in recognition of the Bank s ATM SIM - given at the Thailand ICT Excellence Awards 2008, organized by the Thailand Management Association (TMA) in cooperation with National Electronics and Computer Technology Center (NECTEC), Software Park Thailand and College of Innovative Education of Thammasat University (CITU). Excellence in Mobile Phone Banking Award 2008 for Asia Pacific region given at the Asian Banker Excellence in Retail Financial Services Awards 2009, by The Asian Banker journal. KBank President represented the Bank in receiving the Best Retail Bank 2009 award Awards which KBank recieved in

3 Excellence in Mortgage Business 2008 given at the Asian Banker Excellence in Retail Financial Services Awards 2009, by The Asian Banker journal. Two awards from a survey under the Lafferty Cards Awards 2009 project organized by Lafferty are as follows: 1. Best Co-Brand Product (Thailand) for the Carrefour- KBank Credit Card (Visa) 2. Best Debit Card (Thailand) for the K-My Debit Card (Visa) Best Private Wealth Management House in Thailand 2009 organized by Alpha Southeast Asia Business Enabler Award in the Finance and Banking category - in recognition of our exceptional Trade Finance Service - given at the Thailand ICT Excellence Awards 2008, organized by the Thailand Management Association (TMA) in cooperation with National Electronics and Computer Technology Center (NECTEC), Software Park Thailand and College of Innovative Education of Thammasat University (CITU). Best Trade Finance Providers 2010 for the third consecutive year by Global Finance Best Trade Finance Project Award 2009 under The Asian Banker IT Implementation Awards 2009 organized by The Asian Banker journal. Best Trade Finance Bank 2009 by FinanceAsia Quality Recognition Award for US Dollar funds transfer with Straight-Through Processing presented by JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A., The Bank of New York Mellon, Bank of America N.A., Citibank N.A., Dresdner Bank AG, and Deutsche Bank AG. The Bank was praised for its efficient international funds transfer to its customer accounts in these foreign banks via the straight-through processing system. Best Cash Management Bank 2009 by FinanceAsia Best Cash and Liquidity Management Bank 2009 by Alpha Southeast Asia At the ThaiBMA Best Bond Awards 2008 organized by the Thai Bond Market Association (ThaiBMA), KBank won five awards: 1. Best Bond House 2. Dealer of the Year 3. Top Underwriter 4. Deal of the Year 5. Sales of the Year KBank Executives were presented the Business Enabler Award in the Finance and Banking category and Project of the Year Award in the Innovation Project category KBank s Executive represented the Bank in receiving the Best Bond House, Dealer of the Year, Top Underwriter, Deal of the Year, and Sales of the Year awards 261

4 Annual Report 2009 Best Domestic Investment Bank 2009 by The Asset magazine jointly won with KASIKORN SECURITIES PCL. Best Debt House 2009 by The Asset Best Domestic Debt House 2009 by Asiamoney Best Bond House 2009 by FinanceAsia Best Bond House 2009 by Alpha Southeast Asia Project Finance Deal of the Year 2009 under The Banker Deal of the Year project organized by The Banker Best Project Financing Deal of the Year 2009 under the 3rd End of Year Deal / Solutions Awards project organized by Alpha Southeast Asia Two awards based on the Structured Products Poll 2009 organized by Asiamoney magazine: 1. Best Domestic Provider for Local Currency Products - Structured Currency Products 2. Best Domestic Provider for Local Currency Products - Structured Interest-Rate Products Two awards based on the Poll of Polls - Structured Products Poll organized by Asiamoney magazine: 1. Best Domestic Provider in Thailand for Local Currency Products - Structured Currency Products 2. Best Domestic Provider in Thailand for Local Currency Products - Structured Interest-Rate Products According to the FX Poll 2009 conducted by Asiamoney magazine, KBank won the top votes in 5 categories: 1. Best Domestic Provider of FX Services in Thailand as voted by Financial Institutions 2. Best Domestic Provider of FX Services in Thailand as voted by Corporates 3. Best Domestic Provider for Innovative FX Products and Structured Ideas in Thailand as voted by Corporates 4. Best Domestic Provider of FX Prime Broking Services in Thailand as voted by Corporates 5. Best Domestic Provider of Single-Bank Electronic Trading Platform in Thailand as voted by Corporates In Recognition of Social Foundation for the Better Life of Children granted Goodwill Ambassador for Children s Right Protection award of 2009 to KASIKORNBANK CEO Banthoon Lamsam. 262

5 K Companies KASIKORN ASSET MANAGEMENT CO., LTD. Best of the Best Country Awards 2008 in Best Fund House category from its net asset value under management in 2008 rose by 57 percent from 2007 organized by Asia Asset Management journal in Hong Kong. Trusted Brand 2009 award s Gold Winner for Investment Fund Company category voted by readers of Reader s Digest magazine in Thailand for the 2nd consecutive year. KAsset was the only asset management company granted this award in KASIKORN SECURITIES PCL. According to the SAA Awards 2008 conducted by Securities Analysts Association, KSecurities won the top votes in 4 categories: 1. Best Analyst for Energy & Petrochemicals 2. Best Analyst for Banking 3. Best Strategist 4. Second prize of Best Research House Best Securities Company Awards in Retail Investor category under the SET Awards 2009 project organized by the Stock Exchange of Thailand and Money & Banking Best Domestic Investment Bank 2009 by The Asset magazine jointly won with KASIKORNBANK. KASIKORN LEASING CO., LTD. Best Car Leasing of the Year 2009, a national award granted to KLeasing for its hire purchase and leasing service with a clear growth potential in new car leasing and service satisfaction from car producers, dealers, and public organized by Grand Prix International Co., Ltd. The Asia Pacific Frost & Sullivan Automotive Awards - Automotive Finance Company of the Year (Thailand) 2009 for Asia Pacific region granted for the highest hire purchase and leasing growth rate with the lowest non-performing loans in the industry. KLeasing consequently became one of the leaders in hire purchase and leasing business with outstanding performance. KAsset Executive Chairman was presented the Trusted Brand 2009 award s Gold Winner for Investment Fund Company category Executives of KBank and KSecurities were presented the Top Corporate Governance Report Awards 2009 and Best Securities Company Awards in retail customer category KLeasing Executive was presented the Best Car Leasing of the Year 2009 award 263