Dubai, 8 June, 2016

Emirates NBD Securities, the brokerage arm of Emirates NBD and a leading brokerage firm in the UAE, was honoured with the Outstanding Risk Management Excellence Award 2016 at the Middle East Financial Markets Excellence Awards. The brokerage firm was praised for its world standard quality systems and highest grade security platforms, and sophisticated eBrokerMobile app that has transformed Emirates NBD Securities into one of the most trusted brokerage firms in the region.

The award was received by Abdulla Al Hosani, General Manager, Emirates NBD Securities, at the awards ceremony held recently at the Ritz Carlton Hotel, DIFC. Emirates NBD Securities was lauded for the transformation of its brand presence last year in the UAE as well as in Saudi Arabia, making it the first choice of the majority of individual and corporate investors in both markets.

Commenting on the win, Abdulla Al Hosani, General Manager, Emirates NBD Securities said: "We are truly proud to be recognised for our growth in the past year to become a firm that creates a safe and high value investment climate for its clients. Going forward, Emirates NBD Securities will continue to enhance the trading experience of our investors by providing them with state of the art digital platforms managed by our infallible risk management processes."

Emirates NBD Securities' eBrokerMobile app was also recognized for its ultra-secure portal through which investors can trade on the go and digitally process transactions on their own time. The app provides the brokerage's clients access to real-time market information, trading services, portfolio services and customised watch lists.

Al Hosani added: "Our eBroker Mobile app is a sophisticated digital innovation that has been very well received by our investors. They have real-time access to market data and can place trades at any time they choose. Emirates NBD Securities ensures that the platform is one hundred percent secure for all our investors and risk-free."

Now in its twenty-first year, the Middle East Excellence Award Institute honors and identifies the achievements of various government and business organisations that have attempted to bring changes and contribute to the building of modern standards of excellence in regional and global leadership in developing the future of the region according to the standards of global competitiveness. The winners are judged by a panel of professional experts from nominations across the Middle East.

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About Emirates NBD Securities
Emirates NBD Securities is the fully owned brokerage arm of Emirates NBD and emerged as a result of the merger between two of the leading brokerage companies in the UAE financial markets. The consequential company proved to be a significant player in the financial industry and a first choice for many individual and corporate investors. Emirates NBD Securities successfully maintains a leading position between brokerage firms in the UAE stock markets by providing clients with a set of diversified products and services to meet every customer's financial needs.

Emirates NBD Securities also operates a diversified constantly growing client base, which is a positive reflection on the unique and personalised services that include a customer care centre, dedicated brokers, multi-markets to invest in, as well as other products and services that differentiate the company and position it ahead of competition.

For more information, please visit www.emiratesnbdsecurities.com

About Emirates NBD:
Emirates NBD is a leading banking Group in the region. As at 31st March 2016, total assets were AED 414.5 Billion, (equivalent to approx. USD 112.6 Billion).

The Group is a leader of digital banking in the GCC and a key participant in the global digital banking industry, with over 80 per cent of all financial transactions and requests conducted through digital channels. The Group has a significant retail banking franchise in the UAE, with more than 220 branches and over 960 ATMs and CDMs in the UAE and overseas. In addition, Emirates NBD has a large social media following and is the only bank in the Middle East ranked among the top 25 ranking in the 'Power 100 Social Media Rankings', compiled by The Financial Brand. It is a major player in the UAE corporate and retail banking arena and has strong Islamic Banking, Global Markets & Treasury, Investment Banking, Private Banking, Asset Management and Brokerage operations.

The Group has operations in the UAE, Egypt, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Singapore, the United Kingdom and representative offices in India, China and Indonesia.

The Group is an active participant and supporter of the UAE's main development initiatives and of the various educational, environmental, cultural, charity and community welfare establishments.

For more information, please visit: www.emiratesnbd.com

For further information, please contact:
Ibrahim Sowaidan
Head - Group Corporate Affairs
Emirates NBD
Telephone: +971 4 609 4113 / +971 50 6538937
e-mail: ibrahims@emiratesnbd.com

Tricia Kaul | Shaleen Sukthankar
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