Asian Private Banker proudly honoured the winners of the Technology Awards 2024 at a celebratory event on Tuesday, recognising the firms reshaping private banking through innovation and digital leadership.

Against a backdrop of rapid transformation in Asia’s wealth management industry, this year’s winners stood out for their ability to harness technology to enhance client experience, streamline operations, and future-proof their platforms. From the adoption of AI and machine learning across the advisory lifecycle to investments in omnichannel engagement and core infrastructure modernisation, the winning institutions showcased how technology is redefining excellence in private banking.

The awards also highlighted the growing relevance of robo-advisory, tokenisation, and digital asset solutions in the high net worth space, reflecting how client expectations are shifting alongside generational change and regulatory developments.

Attended by senior industry leaders, the ceremony highlighted Asia’s growing role as a global hub for digital innovation in wealth management. Looking ahead, blending human insight with next-generation technology will be key to strengthening client relationships.

Congratulations to all the winners who continue to lead with a deep commitment to shaping the future of private banking.

Here are some photos from the event.

Pascal Wengi, managing director at Avaloq International and member of the group executive board, delivered a speech while accepting the award for Tech House of the Year.

Aladdin Wealth by BlackRock celebrated winning Best Portfolio Management Solution alongside Standard Chartered Bank’s Joey Siu, COO of the Hong Kong private bank.

FactSet toasted to winning Best Market Data Solution alongside Julius Baer’s Kent Ng, head of business management and COO, Hong Kong.

Numerix team picked up Best Risk Solution award. The firm also won Most Innovative Solution at Asian Private Banker’s 10th Technology Awards.

Delegates from Aladdin Wealth by BlackRock.

(left) John Plester, regional head of transformation and innovation at HSBC Global Private Banking; (right) delegates from Synpulse8 celebrate their win of Best End-to-End Solution.

Ted Stratigos, global head of Aladdin Wealth Tech; James Verner, head of Aladdin Wealth Tech APAC; and Pascal Wengi, managing director at Avaloq International.