ABN AMRO is a Dutch bank for retail, corporate and private banking clients. In Asia Pacific, the bank is focused on its corporate and institutional banking business providing global financing, clearing services and advisory to clients in specific industry sectors. Headquartered in Amsterdam, ABN AMRO is present in 19 countries with around 19,000 people worldwide and regional offices in Hong Kong, Shanghai, Singapore, Sydney and Tokyo. ABN AMRO is a leading international commodity bank. It was recognised as the 'Best Commodities Finance Bank in Asia' from 2012 to 2016. In 2017, the bank was named 'Best Commodities Finance Bank (global)' at the Trade Finance Awards.