Awards for Distinction 2026

About the Awards

Asian Private Banker‘s Awards for Distinction recognise the leading performers, institutions and emerging talent across private banking, independent wealth management and family offices throughout the Asia Pacific region.

Key Dates

Submissions open

1 September 2026

Submissions close

20 October 2026

Pitch sessions for shortlisted entries

2 November 2026 - 3 December 2026

Winner announcements

Early 2027

Awards gala dinner

Early March 2027

Categories at a Glance

  • Private Banker of the Year
  • COO of the Year
  • Market Head of the Year
  • Rising Star of the Year
  • Independent Wealth Manager of the Year
  • Best Private Bank – Asia Pacific
  • Best Private Bank – Pure Play
  • Best Private Bank – Greater China
  • Best Private Bank – Southeast Asia
  • Best Private Bank – Wealth Continuum
  • Best Private Bank – Integrated Platform
  • Best Private Bank – Global Platform
  • Best Boutique Private Bank – Asia Pacific
  • Best Boutique Private Bank – Greater China
  • Best Boutique Private Bank – Southeast Asia
  • Employer of the Year
  • Best Private Bank – Learning & Development
  • Best Private Bank – Hong Kong HNW
  • Best Private Bank – Hong Kong UHNW
  • Best Private Bank – Singapore HNW
  • Best Private Bank – Singapore UHNW
  • Best Independent Wealth Manager – Hong Kong
  • Best Independent Wealth Manager – Singapore
  • Best Independent Wealth Manager – China Onshore
  • Best Independent Wealth Manager – China Offshore
  • Best Independent Wealth Manager – India
  • Best Private Bank – Global Indians
  • Best Private Bank – India
  • Best International Private Bank – China Onshore
  • Best International Private Bank – China Offshore
  • Best International Private Bank – Thailand
  • Best International Private Bank – Taiwan
  • Best Domestic Private Bank – Thailand
  • Best Domestic Private Bank – Taiwan
  • Best Private Bank – Philippines
  • Best Private Bank – Australia
  • Best Private Bank – Malaysia
  • Best Private Bank – Indonesia
  • Best Private Bank – Family Office
  • Best Private Bank – Client Experience & Concierge
  • Best Private Bank – Entrepreneurs
  • Best Private Bank – Wealth Planning
  • Best Private Bank – Women & Wealth New
  • Best Private Bank – Philanthropy
  • Best Private Bank – Intermediaries
  • Best Private Bank – Next Generation Services
  • Best International Private Bank – AI Adoption & Digital Innovation
  • Best Domestic Private Bank – AI Adoption & Digital Innovation
  • Best Private Bank – Sustainable Investments & Impact
  • Best International Private Bank – CIO Office
  • Best Domestic Private Bank – CIO Office
  • Best Pure Play Private Bank – CIO Office
  • Best Boutique Private Bank – CIO Office
  • Best International Private Bank – Discretionary Portfolio Management – Asia Pacific
  • Best International Private Bank – Discretionary Portfolio Management – Hong Kong New
  • Best International Private Bank – Discretionary Portfolio Management – Singapore New
  • Best Domestic Private Bank – Discretionary Portfolio Management
  • Best Pure Play Private Bank – Discretionary Portfolio Management
  • Best Private Bank – Fund Advisory
  • Best Private Bank – Equity Advisory
  • Best Private Bank – Fixed Income Advisory
  • Best Private Bank – FX Advisory
  • Best Private Bank – Alternative Advisory
  • Best Private Bank – Structured Products
  • Best Private Bank – Credit & Financing
  • Best Private Bank – Digital Asset Advisory
  • Best Private Bank – Investment Advisory (Overall)

Past Winners

HSBC Global Private Banking
UBS Global Wealth Management APAC
DBS Private Bank
J.P. Morgan Private Bank
Julius Baer
Standard Chartered Global Private Bank
Morgan Stanley Private Wealth Management Asia
Citi Private Bank
Bank of Singapore
BNP Paribas Wealth Management
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