Winners Rationale

“While navigating the landscape of alternative strategies and generating consistent, uncorrelated alpha has proven tricky among private banks, Wellington’s Hedge Fund platform has continually delivered on that promise,” said Jeremy Chan, senior reporter at Asian Private Banker.  

“The platform’s broad range of alternative strategies, including its equity long/short, multi-strategy, as well as macro & credit fund, has attracted commendable inflows through private banking platforms over a recent 12-month period. Wellington’s flagship long/short strategy, Bay Pond, has an established 30-year track record and has outperformed its benchmark in four out of five calendar years. It is complemented by the firm’s diversified Wellington Global Multi-Strategy Fund. 

“Another key attribute is the platform’s approach to acquiring and retaining top investment talent. It is worth noting that one of their strategies saw positive returns even during a year when both stock and bond markets struggled.

“Given all these considerations and more, Asian Private Banker is delighted to present Wellington with the award for Best Fund Provider – Hedge Funds at the Asset Management Awards for Excellence 2026. We would like to congratulate everyone at the firm on this well-deserved award.”