Winners Rationale

“Cathay United Bank Private Banking Group has been recognised as Best Domestic Private Bank – Taiwan for its leadership in strengthening Taiwan’s private banking ecosystem and delivering consistently high-quality outcomes for HNW and UHNW clients,” said Audrey Raj, editor of Asian Private Banker.

“Over the past year, the bank has reinforced its position as Taiwan’s leading domestic private bank through significant investments in infrastructure, product breadth, and advisory depth. These efforts have driven double-digit growth in assets under management, new client numbers, and overall profitability. A fully integrated platform spanning Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Singapore enables clients to access global public and private markets more efficiently, supported by enhanced regulatory access.

“Family office capabilities have been a key differentiator. Cathay United Bank Private Banking has strengthened succession planning, governance, and multi-generational wealth management through advanced portfolio intelligence tools and close collaboration with global legal and accounting partners. This approach allows the bank to deliver holistic, long-term wealth solutions tailored to evolving client needs.

“The bank has also aligned closely with Taiwan’s evolving wealth management framework, leveraging national initiatives such as Wealth Management 2.0 and the Financial Special Zone to enhance client access and bring international best practices to the domestic market. Built on Avaloq’s robust core banking foundation and enhanced by Aladdin Wealth, the bank’s platform provides institutional-grade portfolio management, advanced risk analytics, and data-driven insights, setting a new standard for advisory consistency and risk management in Taiwan.

“Through disciplined execution, innovation, and industry leadership, Cathay United Bank Private Banking has set a clear benchmark for domestic private banking excellence in Taiwan. Congratulations to the team on winning Best Domestic Private Bank – Taiwan.”