This award recognises a private bank whose business in serving the HNW segment in Hong Kong has outperformed its peers in meeting and exceeding the needs of its clients, and achieved strong business momentum for the year under consideration. 

The Judging Panel recognises that the Hong Kong market includes domestic and offshore clients. The specific definition of HNW is left at the discretion of the institution making the submission.

Please refer to the Whole of Business and Market Segment Awards submission sheet for full submission guidance. Submissions must include a completed submission sheet.

This award recognises a private bank whose business in serving the UHNW segment in Hong Kong has outperformed its peers in meeting and exceeding the needs of its clients, and achieved strong business momentum for the year under consideration.

The Judging Panel recognises that the Hong Kong market includes domestic and offshore clients. The specific definition of UHNW is left at the discretion of the institution making the submission.

Please refer to the Whole of Business and Market Segment Awards submission sheet for full submission guidance. Submissions must include a completed submission sheet.

This award recognises a private bank whose business in serving the HNW segment in Singapore has outperformed its peers in meeting and exceeding the needs of its clients, and achieved strong business momentum for the year under consideration. 

The Judging Panel recognises that the Singapore market includes domestic and offshore clients. The specific definition of HNW is left at the discretion of the institution making the submission.

Please refer to the Whole of Business and Market submission sheet for full submission guidance. Submissions must include a completed submission sheet.

This award recognises a private bank whose business in serving the UHNW segment in Singapore has outperformed its peers in meeting and exceeding the needs of its clients, and achieved strong business momentum for the year under consideration. 

The Judging Panel recognises that the Singapore market includes domestic and offshore clients. The specific definition of UHNW is left at the discretion of the institution making the submission.

Please refer to the Whole of Business and Market submission sheet for full submission guidance. Submissions must include a completed submission sheet.

This award recognises excellence in investments, wealth planning and other services at an external/independent asset manager or multi-family office whose primary business is private wealth management in Hong Kong.

The winner will need to demonstrate for the year under consideration (i) a track record of identifying, meeting, and exceeding the needs of its clients across investments and services, (ii) business momentum and growth in line with strategic imperatives, and (iii) progress in preparing the business for the future. 

Applicants will be assessed across five criteria: (i) Client Assets, (ii) Business Strategy & Performance, (iii) Platform & Offering, (iv) Human Capital, and (v) Client Experience.

It is open to external/independent asset managers and multi-family offices with a presence in the Hong Kong market and whose primary business is private wealth management.

Please refer to the Whole of Business and Market Segment Awards Submission Sheet for full submission guidance. Submissions must include a completed submission sheet.

This award recognises excellence in investments, wealth planning and other services at an external/independent asset manager or multi-family office whose primary business is private wealth management in Singapore.

The winner will need to demonstrate for the year under consideration (i) a track record of identifying, meeting, and exceeding the needs of its clients across investments and services, (ii) business momentum and growth in line with strategic imperatives, and (iii) progress in preparing the business for the future.

Applicants will be assessed across five criteria: (i) Client Assets, (ii) Business Strategy & Performance, (iii) Platform & Offering, (iv) Human Capital, and (v) Client Experience.

The category is open to external/independent asset managers and multi-family offices with a presence in the Singapore market and whose primary business is private wealth management. 

Please refer to the Whole of Business and Market Segment Awards Submission Sheet for full submission guidance. Submissions must include a completed submission sheet.

This award celebrates the independent wealth manager in India that provides a superlative client service built on an alignment of interests, the hands-on management of financial assets, and helping individuals and families plan and prepare for the future. 

It is open to external/independent asset managers and multi-family offices with a presence in India and whose primary business is private wealth management. The winner will need to demonstrate for the year under consideration: 

(i) an exemplary track record of identifying, meeting, and exceeding the needs of its clients across investments and services, (ii) strong and sustainable business momentum and growth in line with strategic imperatives, and (iii) tangible progress in preparing the business for the future. 

Applicants will be assessed across five criteria where the emphasis is on relative (YoY) progress in the context of stated objectives:

(i) Client Assets, 

(ii) Business Strategy & Performance, 

(iii) Platform & Offering, 

(iv) Human Capital, and 

(v) Client Experience.

Please refer to the Whole of Business and Market submission sheet for full submission guidance. Submissions must include a completed submission sheet.

This award recognises a private bank whose Global Indians business has outperformed its peers in meeting and exceeding the needs of its non-resident Indian (NRI) clients, and achieved/maintained strong business momentum for the year under consideration.

The Judging Panel recognises that the Global Indian segment is not exclusive to any one region and thus, for many banks, the service they provide to Global Indians incorporates multiple geographies/centres and demands coordination across regions. For the purposes of this award, a submission, where possible, should describe the bank’s global approach to this client segment.

However, given the Asia-focus of this awards programme, an emphasis should be placed on the Asia portion of the business including (if relevant) interactivity with onshore India. Therefore, it is up to the bank how it wants to present its Global Indians submission with regards to framing the offering and providing business performance details, so long as Asia is accounted for.

Please refer to the Whole of Business and Market Segment Awards submission sheet for full submission guidance. Submissions must include a completed submission sheet.

This award recognises a licensed private bank whose business in the onshore India market has outperformed its peers in terms of the needs of clients and achieved strong business momentum for the year under consideration. 

The award is open to private banks headquartered either in India or internationally, but submitting institutions must actively provide private banking services within the onshore India market. 

Private banks that also serve the non-resident India (NRI) market elsewhere may also apply, but the Judging Panel will assess submissions purely on the onshore India component of their business. For those that wish to include their NRI business in a submission, there is the ‘Best Private Bank – Global Indians’ category.

Please refer to the Whole of Business and Market Segment Awards submission sheet for full submission guidance. Submissions must include a completed submission sheet.

The above award recognises global private banks whose domestic businesses in their specific onshore markets have outperformed their peers in terms of the needs of clients and have achieved strong business momentum for the year under consideration.

To be considered, a bank’s regional headquarters must be located outside of their respective market, i.e. in Hong Kong, Singapore, or elsewhere. 

Locally-headquartered banks may not apply for the international categories, yet may apply for the ‘Best Domestic Private Bank’ and/or ‘Best Private Bank’ set of categories for individual regional markets detailed after this set of awards. 

The Judging Panel recognises that each market is subject to its own regulatory framework and idiosyncrasies. Therefore, each submission should include a brief contextual overview of the market in question. 

Please refer to the Whole of Business and Market submission sheet for full submission guidance. Submissions must include a completed submission sheet.

The above awards recognise global private banks whose domestic businesses in their specific onshore markets have outperformed their peers in terms of the needs of clients and have achieved strong business momentum for the year under consideration.

To be considered for one of the above awards, a bank’s regional headquarters must be located outside of their respective market, i.e. in Hong Kong, Singapore, or elsewhere.

Locally-headquartered banks may not apply for the international categories, yet may apply for the ‘Best Domestic Private Bank’ and/or ‘Best Private Bank’ set of categories for individual regional markets detailed after this set of awards.

The Judging Panel recognises that each market is subject to its own regulatory framework and idiosyncrasies. Therefore, each submission should include a brief contextual overview of the market in question.

Please refer to the Whole of Business and Market submission sheet for full submission guidance. Submissions must include a completed submission sheet.

The above award recognises private banks whose domestic businesses in their specific onshore markets have outperformed their peers in terms of the needs of clients and in achieving strong business momentum for the year under consideration. 

To be considered for a domestic award, a bank’s regional headquarters must be located in the domestic market in question. 

International banks may not apply for the domestic categories, yet may apply for the ‘Best International Private Bank’ and/or ‘Best Private Bank’ set of categories for individual regional markets detailed immediately prior to this set of awards. 

The Judging Panel recognises that each market is subject to its own regulatory framework and idiosyncrasies. Therefore, each submission should include a brief contextual overview of the market in question.

In the case of joint ventures, the judging panel will consider exceptions within the international/domestic bank classification on a case-by-case basis taking into consideration factors such as heritage, branding, ownership, and exchange listing(s). 

Please refer to the Whole of Business and Markets submission sheet for full submission guidance. Submissions must include a completed submission sheet.

The above award recognises private banks whose domestic businesses in their specific onshore markets have outperformed their peers in terms of the needs of clients and in achieving strong business momentum for the year under consideration. 

To be considered for a domestic award, a bank’s regional headquarters must be located in the domestic market in question. 

International banks may not apply for the domestic categories, yet may apply for the ‘Best International Private Bank’ and/or ‘Best Private Bank’ set of categories for individual regional markets detailed immediately prior to this set of awards. 

The Judging Panel recognises that each market is subject to its own regulatory framework and idiosyncrasies. Therefore, each submission should include a brief contextual overview of the market in question.

In the case of joint ventures, the judging panel will consider exceptions within the international/domestic bank classification on a case-by-case basis taking into consideration factors such as heritage, branding, ownership, and exchange listing(s). 

Please refer to the Whole of Business and Markets submission sheet for full submission guidance. Submissions must include a completed submission sheet.

The above award recognises private banks whose businesses in the specific countries’ onshore markets have outperformed their peers in terms of the needs of clients and achieving strong business momentum for the year under consideration. 

For the purposes of the above award, the judging panel will consider both locally-headquartered and internationally-headquartered institutions.

The Judging Panel recognises that each market is subject to its own regulatory framework and idiosyncrasies. Therefore, each submission should include a brief contextual overview of the market in question.

Please refer to the Whole of Business and Market Segment Awards submission sheet for full submission guidance. Submissions must include a completed submission sheet.

The above award recognises private banks whose businesses in the specific countries’ onshore markets have outperformed their peers in terms of the needs of clients and achieving strong business momentum for the year under consideration. 

For the purposes of the above award, the judging panel will consider both locally-headquartered and internationally-headquartered institutions.

The Judging Panel recognises that each market is subject to its own regulatory framework and idiosyncrasies. Therefore, each submission should include a brief contextual overview of the market in question.

Please refer to the Whole of Business and Market Segment Awards submission sheet for full submission guidance. Submissions must include a completed submission sheet.

The above award recognises private banks whose businesses in the specific countries’ onshore markets have outperformed their peers in terms of the needs of clients and achieving strong business momentum for the year under consideration. 

For the purposes of the above award, the judging panel will consider both locally-headquartered and internationally-headquartered institutions.

The Judging Panel recognises that each market is subject to its own regulatory framework and idiosyncrasies. Therefore, each submission should include a brief contextual overview of the market in question.

Please refer to the Whole of Business and Market Segment Awards submission sheet for full submission guidance. Submissions must include a completed submission sheet.

The above award recognises private banks whose businesses in the specific countries’ onshore markets have outperformed their peers in terms of the needs of clients and achieving strong business momentum for the year under consideration. 

For the purposes of the above award, the judging panel will consider both locally-headquartered and internationally-headquartered institutions.

The Judging Panel recognises that each market is subject to its own regulatory framework and idiosyncrasies. Therefore, each submission should include a brief contextual overview of the market in question.

Please refer to the Whole of Business and Market Segment Awards submission sheet for full submission guidance. Submissions must include a completed submission sheet.

The coveted Best International Private Bank – CIO Office title is awarded to the best private banking investment strategy and content team at an international bank in Asia Pacific. 

The winning bank will be able to demonstrate that it has (i) generated outperformance via strategic and tactical asset allocation across both the core and satellite portfolio, and (ii) produced significant value-add to the bank’s clients via its investments, content and communications. 

Where relevant, submissions should detail innovations at the CIO office level that demonstrate evolution in terms of how the bank organises asset allocation requirements for clients across wealth stages and geographies. 

Only global banks with investment strategy and content that covers a multitude of regional markets and/or geographies may apply for this award. Banks whose investment strategy and content focuses on an individual market and/or geography should apply for ‘Best Domestic Private Bank – CIO Office’. Banks that apply for the category ‘Best International Private Bank – CIO Office’ may not apply for ‘Best Domestic Private Bank – CIO Office’

Please refer to the CIO Office submission sheet for full submission guidance. Submissions must include a completed submission sheet.

The Best Domestic Private Bank – CIO Office title is awarded to the best private banking investment strategy and content team in a specific domestic market.

The winning bank will be able to demonstrate that it has (i) generated outperformance via strategic and tactical asset allocation across both the core and satellite portfolio, and (ii) produced significant value-add to the bank’s clients via its investments, content and communications. 

Where relevant, submissions should detail innovations at the CIO office level that demonstrate evolution in terms of how the bank organises asset allocation requirements for clients across wealth stages and geographies. 

Only banks whose regional headquarters are located in their respective domestic market may apply. Banks who apply for the category ‘Best International Private Bank – CIO Office’ may not apply for ‘Best Domestic Private Bank – CIO Office’.

Please refer to the CIO Office submission sheet for full submission guidance. Submissions must include a completed submission sheet.

This award recognises an international private bank in Asia Pacific whose discretionary portfolio management business has outperformed its peers in terms of the investment needs of clients and achieved strong business momentum in the region for the year under consideration.

Given DPM is a strategic priority for many banks in the region, beyond the information and data required by the accompanying submission sheet, submissions should discuss strategic goals and their delivery, including operational and platform enhancements, and differentiation and innovation.

Only global banks whose discretionary business covers a multitude of regional markets and/or geographies may apply for this award. Banks whose investment strategy and content focuses on an individual market and/or geography should apply for ‘Best Domestic Private Bank – Discretionary Portfolio Management’. Banks that apply for the category ‘Best International Private Bank – Discretionary Portfolio Management’ may not apply for ‘Best Domestic Private Bank – Discretionary Portfolio Management’ or ‘Best Pure Play Private Bank – Discretionary Portfolio Management’.

Please refer to the DPM submission sheet for full submission guidance. Submissions must include a completed submission sheet and should follow the Content/Investments Criteria.

This award recognises a private bank in a specific Asia Pacific market whose discretionary portfolio management business has outperformed its peers in terms of the investment needs of clients and achieved strong business momentum in the region for the year under consideration. 

Given DPM is a strategic priority for many banks in the region, beyond the information and data required by the accompanying submission sheet, submissions should discuss strategic goals and their delivery, including operational and platform enhancements, and differentiation and innovation.

Only banks whose regional headquarters are located in their respective domestic market may apply. Banks that apply for the category ‘Best Domestic Private Bank – Discretionary Portfolio Management’, may not apply for ‘Best International Private Bank – DiscretionaryPortfolio Management’ or ‘Best Pure Play Private Bank – Discretionary Portfolio Management’.

Please refer to the DPM submission sheet for full submission guidance. Submissions must include a completed submission sheet and should follow the Content/Investments Criteria. 

This award recognises a pure play private bank in one or more Asia Pacific markets whose discretionary portfolio management business has outperformed its peers in terms of the investment needs of clients and achieved strong business momentum in the region for the year under consideration.

Given DPM is a strategic priority for many pure play banks in the region, beyond the information and data required by the accompanying submission sheet, submissions should discuss strategic goals and their delivery, including operational and platform enhancements, and differentiation and innovation.

The Judging Panel defines a pure play as a bank whose core business is wealth management and which is not part of a wider group that provides retail, and/or corporate/investment banking services. 

Banks that apply for the category ‘Best Pure Play Private Bank – Discretionary Portfolio Management’, may not apply for ‘Best International Private Bank – Discretionary Portfolio Management’.

Please refer to the DPM submission sheet for full submission guidance. Submissions must include a completed submission sheet and should follow the Content/Investments Criteria. 

The above award covers private banks’ capabilities in advising clients on trading of major asset classes, as well as those for providing clients with credit and financing. 

Each submission must be accompanied by a completed submission sheet applicable to the asset class. Please refer to the Fund Advisory submission sheet for full submission guidance depending on the asset class. 

The above award covers private banks’ capabilities in advising clients on trading of major asset classes, as well as those for providing clients with credit and financing. 

Each submission must be accompanied by a completed submission sheet applicable to the asset class. Please refer to the Capital Markets submission sheet for full submission guidance depending on the asset class. 

Note: Submissions for ‘Best Private Bank – Equity Advisory’ should primarily focus on cash trading of these assets. For trading in derivatives and other structures related to these asset classes, there is the ‘Best Private Bank – Structured Products’ category. 

The above award covers private banks’ capabilities in advising clients on trading of major asset classes, as well as those for providing clients with credit and financing. 

Please refer to the Capital Markets submission sheet for full submission guidance depending on the asset class. 

Note: Submissions for ‘Best Private Bank – Fixed Income Advisory’ should primarily focus on cash trading of these assets. For trading in derivatives and other structures related to these asset classes, there is the ‘Best Private Bank – Structured Products’ category. 

The above award covers private banks’ capabilities in advising clients on trading of major asset classes, as well as those for providing clients with credit and financing. 

Please refer to the Capital Markets submission sheet for full submission guidance depending on the asset class. 

Note: Submissions for ‘Best Private Bank – FX Advisory’ should primarily focus on cash trading of these assets. For trading in derivatives and other structures related to these asset classes, there is the ‘Best Private Bank – Structured Products’ category. 

The above award covers private banks’ capabilities in advising clients on trading of major asset classes, as well as those for providing clients with credit and financing. 

Each submission must be accompanied by a completed submission sheet applicable to the asset class. Please refer to the Fund Advisory submission sheet for full submission guidance depending on the asset class. 

The above award covers private banks’ capabilities in advising clients on trading of major asset classes, as well as those for providing clients with credit and financing. 

Each submission must be accompanied by a completed submission sheet applicable to the asset class. Please refer to the Capital Markets submission sheet for full submission guidance depending on the asset class. 

The above award covers private banks’ capabilities in advising clients on trading of major asset classes, as well as those for providing clients with credit and financing. 

Each submission must be accompanied by a completed submission sheet applicable to the asset class. Please refer to the Credit and Financing submission sheets for full submission guidance depending on the asset class. 

This award recognises a private bank in Asia Pacific whose sustainable investments and impact investing agenda are market-leading both in terms of the selection of specific investments and the return generated for clients. 

Submissions should articulate a bank’s thesis, priorities and strategy in terms of formulating and delivering sustainable investments and impact investing offerings. 

Submissions should cover relevant platform developments, investment opportunities and their success, research and content, and education initiatives.

While the Judging Panel realises that private banks interpret the term ‘sustainability’ differently, it deems that negative ESG screening alone does not constitute a sustainable investment nor impact investing offering. 

A separate submission sheet is not required for this category, instead applicants may provide relevant information to support their application in a format that articulates their approach to sustainable investments.

The Asian Private Banker Awards for Distinction Judging Panel will also award a prize for Best Private Bank – Investment Advisory to a private bank that has demonstrated excellence and breadth and depth across the various asset classes that constitute its advisory offering, based on the individual submissions to the seven categories listed above. 

This accolade is made at the discretion of the Judging Panel and does not require a separate submission from entrants.