2002 Country Awards - Best Local Banks, Investment Banks and Brokers

AustraliaBest local bank - Commonwealth BankLike peas in a pod, Australia's big four banks dominate the commercial banking market. NAB lays claim to the biggest share of retail account holders, Westpac has cornered the corporate end of the market and ANZ runs an enviable investment banking business. But this year the achievements of the Commonwealth Bank have impressed our judges most. With total assets in excess of A$320 billion it is an institution to reckon with, but more important…