Financial Bridges® are pleased to present the winners of their first awards. As published in the autumn issue, the winners have been informed of the good news. We are delighted to share with you the thoughts of some of the recipients on receiving the award along with their company profile.

Financial Bridges® is planning to stage the next awards in November 2008 in an European venue. You are invited to follow the progression of this year awards, cast your vote later in the year and we look forward to seeing you all at the awards ceremony.

Best Data Solutions Reference
Bankers Almanac

Best Global Telecoms provider for the financial sector
BT British Telecom (GFS)

Most Innovative and customer centric Custody/Clearing Bank
Clearstream

Best Practice in Global Islamic Finance
FWU Group

Best European issuer of Mortgage Covered Bonds
HVB (UniCredit Group)

Best Investment Bank for the Nordic Region
Nordea

Best Independent Property Consultant in Spain
Villa Value

Best Forex Solution Provider
FXCM

Other Organisations also voted best in their category

Fastest Growing Brokerage Services Company
MF Global

Best Asset Management Solutions for the Nordic region
SEB

Best Global Repo Desk
Merrill Lynch