Founded in Jerusalem, Palestine in 1930, Arab Bank was the first private sector financial institution in the Arab world and today, is one of the largest financial institutions in the Middle East. Headquartered in Jordan and listed on the Amman Stock Exchange, Arab Bank is today present in over 30 countries on five continents and has in excess of 600 branches. The bank is a major economic engine in Jordan and throughout the MENA region, providing modern banking services and facilitating development and trade throughout the region. Arab Bank has been the recipient of a number of leading industry awards including being named Best Cash Manager by Global Investor and Regional Bank of the Year (2013) by Arabian Business. It has also received awards for Best Brokerage House, Best Trade Finance provider, Best Foreign Exchange Provider and Best Investment Bank, testament to its outstanding reputation as a leading financial institution.