Highly Commended International Private Bank – Discretionary Portfolio Management
BNP Paribas Wealth Management
Jack Lee
head of discretionary portfolio management Asia, BNP Paribas Wealth Management
We are honoured to be recognised by Asian Private Banker with the Highly Commended International Private Bank – Discretionary Portfolio Management award. This acknowledgement underscores our unwavering commitment to delivering a deeply client-centric experience grounded in trust, transparency and long-term partnership.
Our discretionary portfolio management approach is built around personalisation at scale — understanding each client’s unique objectives, preferences and risk appetite, and translating them into carefully constructed, actively managed portfolios. By blending global expertise with local insight, we strive to deliver consistent, risk-adjusted performance through market cycles.
This award is a testament to the dedication of our investment teams, portfolio managers and advisors who work collaboratively to deliver thoughtful, high conviction solutions. Above all, we extend our sincere gratitude to our clients for the confidence they place in us. Your trust continues to inspire us to raise the bar and deliver excellence every day.
Winners Rationale
“BNP Paribas Wealth Management (BNP Paribas WM)’s recognition as Highly Commended International Private Bank – Discretionary Portfolio Management underscores its strong performance and disciplined investment approach,” said Kylie Wong, senior data reporter at Asian Private Banker.
“The bank’s mandates across different asset classes have delivered top-quartile performance over the long term despite changing market conditions, alongside consistent assets under management growth over the past ten years.
“BNP Paribas WM collaborated with its CIO office, funds advisory, and its asset management arm to launch the CIO Strategy Fund, allowing clients to benefit directly from its CIO asset allocation decisions. Its expanded Crystal fund format offerings also boosted accessibility, further broadening client outreach.
“Regarding alternatives, BNP Paribas WM effectively added evergreen alternatives to profiles and tailor-made mandates, which led to superior risk-adjusted returns over the long term.
“BNP Paribas WM is also at the forefront of innovation. The bank launched its generative AI-powered app, Genix, to streamline content creation for discretionary portfolio mandates, ensuring clients receive timely, high-quality updates to enhance engagement.
“With these milestones, BNP Paribas WM is a fitting recipient of Highly Commended International Private Bank – Discretionary Portfolio Management.”
