Winners Rationale

“HSBC Private Bank has been awarded Best Private Bank – Entrepreneurs in recognition of its sophisticated ability to nurture business owners across every stage of their professional and personal journeys,” said Stephanie Li, reporter at Asian Private Banker.

“The bank’s success is anchored by its enhanced entrepreneurial wealth proposition, specifically the launch of the Private Wealth Entrepreneur (PWE) incubation programme in Asia. This initiative strategically targets existing corporate clients, nurturing high-potential founders early in their growth trajectory before they meet traditional private banking thresholds. By providing tailored wealth planning, portfolio-based investment solutions, and access to a global network of experts, HSBC ensures that forward planning is embedded well ahead of future liquidity events or IPOs.

“This is further bolstered by the Innovation Exchange and the “All-in on Innovation” programme, which connects UHNW clients in Asia with top-tier venture capitalists and tech start-ups in the UK, the US, and Hong Kong.

“The bank also excels in enabling business expansion and international connectivity. Leveraging its vast global footprint, HSBC provides holistic support by aligning offshore private banking teams with Commercial Banking (CMB) and Corporate & Institutional Banking (CIB) relationship managers. This integrated approach ensures that as a business scales across borders, both the founder’s personal wealth and corporate requirements are managed seamlessly.

“Finally, HSBC’s ‘one bank’ model proves vital in supporting generational transition. By keeping the business and family wealth within a unified ecosystem, the bank facilitates smooth legacy transfers while maintaining institutional stability. These collective strengths explain why HSBC Private Bank remains the preferred partner for the region’s most ambitious entrepreneurs. A huge congratulations to the team!”