Awards & Rankings

2009 - Alternative Investment News - Lyxor named Institutional Manager of the Year

Alternative Investment News’ "Institutional Manager of the Year" award recognizes the alternative strategies and investment know-how employed by Lyxor to capitalize on the unprecedented challenges faced by the industry over the past year.

2009: SG CIB is named LATAM House of the Year

SGCIB has been recognized LATAM House of the Year by Structured Products. With a strengthened team, SG CIB's structured products business has been characterised by two themes. First, SG CIB focused on fostering new ways to deliver products locally to Latin American clients, and second, we garnered a host of new institutional clients as it expanded into new countries.
Another area where SG CIB has pushed boundaries is with the launch of locally listed ETFs in response to the shift in many of the region's pension funds, which have opted to buy ETFs instead of investing with local asset managers.

2009: Lyxor wins "Best Hedge Fund of Funds" award

Lyxor wins “Best Hedge Fund of Funds” award at the Pensions and Investment Provider Awards 2009 organized by Pensions Management.
Lyxor is recognised as a provider who has delivered excellent service to UK pension schemes over the previous year. Lyxor AM was chosen as the winner for 2009 for its strength and depth, and particularly for its emphasis on transparency and liquidity.

2009: Lyxor has been named "Asset Manager of the Year - ETFs"  by Hong-Kong based Asian Investor

Lyxor wins "Best Fund of Hedge Fund Provider" award

Lyxor Asset Management (Lyxor), wins "Best Fund of Fund Provider" award at the Hedge Funds World Awards Middle East 2009 organized by Terrapinn in Dubai.
The top prize for 'Best Fund of Fund Provider' Award went to Lyxor for its manager selection, risk management and due diligence processes, innovation, proven track record of raising capital and delivering performance, amongst other things.
Nominees were elected by an independent judging panel of international and regional industry specialists.
This award  has a particular significance for Lyxor as it is the first from the Middle East and it demonstrates that Lyxor is on the right track to establish themselves as reliable brand name in the region.

2008: Asia Risk - Lyxor named Asset Manager of the Year

For the third year in a row, Lyxor Asset Management has been named Asset Manager of the Year by Asia Risk magazine.  In the current times of uncertainty, Lyxor Asset Management has shown the flexibility and resilience of its platform.  Lyxor offers clients access to a wide array of asset classes and investment themes and strategies, allowing investors to benefit from volatile market conditions while simultaneously offering capital guarantees and access to liquidity.  Lyxor's consistent commitment to innovation has well positioned them to react and respond to changing market conditions.  Asia Risk noted the particular success of the Lyxor Alpha Equity Fund as well as the continued development of Lyxor ETF offerings in Asia, showing Lyxor's strength in both structured and listed product categories.  This award recognizes the combined efforts of Lyxor's global team, who have worked doubly hard to provide top-tier client service in 2008.

2008:  Financial News Awards for Excellence in Hedge Fund Operations Europe

Lyxor was awarded three times in the Fund of Hedge Fund category. These awards show yet again the sustainable recognition we enjoy from the industry. With the challenging times for the hedge funds industry, obtaining an award for our Risk Monitoring and Risk Control procedures is utmost valuable. It confirms that being the most transparent and secure hedge funds platform is not only a claim but an acknowledged reality for Lyxor. These awards emphasize that our platform is the stepstone to our leadership in fund of funds management and product development. Key to this success is the quality of our distinctive allocation process that allows Lyxor to create the best performing FOHF in the market.

2008: Capital Weekly (China)-  SG CIB is named Best Foreign Equity Derivatives House in China

"Responsible for generating 30% of the Hang Seng Index warrants turnover in the territory, SG CIB continued its dominance of the covered warrants market in Hong Kong with a 19% market share...Consistent with Lyxor’s commitment to developing a worldclass ETF platform in the region, it is devoting a significant amount of effort to investor education empowering them with a solid range of products to execute and – more importantly – achieve their investment objectives."  
This award highlights the innovation and professionalism that embodies our team at SG CIB Asia. 

2008: The Asset- SG CIB named Best Derivatives House in Hong Kong 2008

"The Asset’s annual Triple A* honors are the most prestigious in the finance industry due to their rigorous assessment process. The awards recognize institutions and individuals that have made a significant contribution to the development of the finance industry in Asia." 
This award is a testament to the capability, commitment, and consistent excellence of SG CIB Asia.

2008: Structured Products Latin America - Structurer of the year

This award testifies to the commitment and efforts of SGCIB across Latin America.
The Structured Products awards recognize excellence and innovation in the manufacture and distribution of derivative-based investment products.

2008: RISK - SG CIB named Equity Derivatives House of the Year

For the 5th time, Risk awarded SG CIB with the “Equity Derivatives House of the Year” distinction. The bank’s capacity to cover the entire spectrum of equity derivatives, its increasing business with all kinds of investors worldwide and its unparalleled innovation with concepts such as timer options and exotic products for our clients pushed SG CIB ahead of competitors.

2007: Asia Risk - Lyxor named Asset Manager of the Year 

Lyxor Asset Management has consistently been at the forefront of product innovation in Asia, making another strong showing in Asian markets this year through the introduction of new products for the Hong Kong market such as the Dyanmic Alternative Energy Fund, Lyxor Dynamic Water Fund, and the Alpha Equity Fund.  Lyxor's structured funds in Asia total now stands at $3.6 billion in issued volumes. Lyxor Japan- the first structured fund business to open in the country- was created in July.  Following successes in the launch of ETFs in Hong Kong and Singapore, Lyxor has further established its influence and innovative abilities in the region while simultaneously setting a course for even more growth in the coming years.

2007: Société Générale awarded "Modern Great" in Equity Derivatives

Société Générale's forefront position in innovation and leadership in Equity derivatives over the past decade was recognised by Risk at the magazine's 20th anniversary celebration.  The bank was awarded "Modern Great in Equity Derivatives" for its thought leadership, trading savvy, commitment and client service.

2007: Structured Product Provider of the Year for Latin America

This award reflects the committment, innovation and dynamic approach of our Latin America Structured Products Sales Desk. Thanks to their efforts, we have succeeded in establishing GEDS as a market leader in this important and growing market. We see tremendous opportunities across Latin America for GEDS and, as we continue to build our platform with an emphasis on product innovation, seamless execution and customer service, this award represents a milestone in our on-going efforts in the region.

2007: Euromoney - SG CIB named Best Equity Derivatives House

Euromoney is among the leading voices in international banking and capital market news and analysis. This is the first year that the magazine has awarded in Equity Derivatives. According to Euromoney, "Many dealing houses aspire to be leading players in equity derivatives but only one institution has consistently been at the forefront of innovation in an increasingly competitive area, and that institution is Société Générale, the recipient of this year’s inaugural equity derivatives award."

2007: Global Pensions - SG CIB has been named Derivatives Manager of the Year

The Global Pensions awards honor companies at the forefront of the investment universe. This win not only confirms Société Générale Corporate & Investment Banking’s widely recognized excellence in equity derivatives but also the growing capacity to provide excellent solutions for pension fund clients across all categories of derivatives.

2006: Global Finance - SG CIB named Best Equity Derivatives Provider

SG CIB has been named ‘Best Equity Derivatives Provider 2006’ in Asia, Europe and the Americas by Global Finance. According to Global Finance, “Derivatives Superstars” are selected by editors based on reporting and analysis of the “quantitatively objective and the informed subjective. This mix of these factors yields winners … the provider with which most companies and investors around the world are most likely to want to do business”.

2006: The Banker - SG CIB named Equity Derivatives House of the Year

Société Générale Corporate & Investment Bank’s international leadership in equity derivatives was once again recognised by being awarded “Bank of the Year for Equity Derivatives” for the 4th consecutive year by The Banker magazine.
According to the Banker “In the case of equity derivatives, the world knows that Société Générale is THE house to beat, but it has not relied on incumbency to win this award yet again.” 

2006: Structured Products - SGCIB won the "Innovation of the year" European award

According Structured Products magazine "It would be easy for the bank to sit back and enjoy the fruits of its labors, but SG is never content with just being number one, it seems. Constant innovation and client commitment elevate the bank into a class of its own."

2006: IFR - SG CIB named Equity Derivatives House of the Year 

For the third year consecutive, SG CIB was awarded "Best Equity Derivatives House of the Year" by IFR. IFR recognizes that SGCIB's capacity in innovation on structured products, its risk management and its exceptional improvements in flow products allowed it to widen the gap with the other banks.

2006: RISK - SG CIB named Equity Derivatives House of the Year 

SG CIB was awarded the title ‘Best Equity Derivatives House of the Year’ by RISK. SG received RISK award for the second consecutive year. According to RISK, "This year's award goes to Société Générale (SG) for the second successive year. The reason? Speak to end-users and two responses invariably pop up: innovation and quality of service".

2005: IFR - SG CIB named Equity Derivatives House of the Year 

SG CIB was awarded the title ‘Best Equity Derivatives House of the Year’ by IFR. SG received IFR award for the second consecutive year, which is extremely rare. According to IFR, "SG kick-started one of the key trading plays of the year – on future dividends – and also built its hedge fund and institutional investor presence while continuing to innovate in retail structured products."

2005: The Banker - SG CIB named Equity Derivatives House of the Year Europe and Equity Derivatives House of the Year Americas

For the third consecutive year, SG CIB was awarded the title ‘Best Equity Derivatives House of the Year’ for Europe and the Americas by The Banker. In Europe, The Banker particularly highlighted the bank’s ability to create correlation products taking advantage of low volatility as well as hybrid and multi-asset products. In the US, the growth of the business, including through two CPPI deals and the acquisition of Bank of America’s structured alternative investment business, were key to winning this award. 

2005: Global Finance - SG CIB named Best Europeean Equity Derivatives Provider

SG CIB has confirmed its leadership again in equity derivatives by being named ‘Best European Equity Derivatives Provider’ by Global Finance. According to Global Finance, “Derivatives Superstars” are selected by editors based on reporting and analysis of the “quantitatively objective and the informed subjective. This mix of these factors yields winners … the provider with which most companies and investors around the world are most likely to want to do business,” said Global Finance publisher, Joseph Giarraputo.

2005: Asia Risk - SG CIB named Equity Derivatives House of the Year

Asia Risk particularly highlighted the leading position of SG equity derivatives team in the Hong Kong warrant market, and its ability to provide innovative, fast and flexible structures to both retail and institutional players. “In 2005, SG became the first bank to offer a fully capital-guaranteed product in China” say Asia Risk.

2005: Derivatives Week - SG CIB named Best Equity Derivatives House - Europe

According to Derivatives Week : "SG CIB carries away the European equity honors for its ambitious innovation across both retail and institutional products this year. The firm's well-regarded hedge fund group has maintained its edge by working on improvements to existing instruments this year, such as the so-called 'upside' variance swap. The French house has also expanded its equity coverage for insurance companies and pension funds this year, setting up a combined debt and equity group to target these clients. Among other things, the group is working on tailored deals to minimize volatility of investment portfolios."

2005: RISK - SG CIB named Equity Derivatives House of the Year

SG CIB was awarded the title ‘Best Equity Derivatives House of the Year’ by IFR. Announcing SG CIB’s win in January 2005, Risk Magazine said, "Plunging equity volatility in 2004 has proven a headache for major equity derivatives dealers. But French structured products stalwart Société Générale creatively turned the situation to its advantage."

2004: IFR - SG CIB named Equity Derivatives House of the Year

According to IFR, SG CIB won Equity Derivative house of the year for “adapting its structured product business to cope with the new volatility environment, extending its market reach across regions outside Europe – especially in Asia – and creatively deploying its fund management arm to tap alternative investment demand.”

2004: The Banker - SG CIB named Equity Derivatives House of the Year 

The Banker said, “SG CIB has become a reference counterpart for a wide range of clients, which include many retail distributors, private banks, institutional investors and hedge funds. A balanced business mix (volatility trading, arbitrage, flow sales, and structured products) as well as geographical coverage (major successes in Asia, the Middle East, in most European countries and, to a lesser extent, in America), makes for a very robust strategy. In addition, SG CIB’s technical know-how has fuelled innovation, a principal driver of ongoing success.”