Another year and the competition gets even hotter as Private Banker International is proud to present the winners of the 2021 PBI Global Wealth Awards.
The 2021 edition of the PBI Global Wealth Awards received entries from around the world representing four continents highlighting the best-in-class wealth management and private banking companies. The awards were judged across five category groups and recognised those organisations and individuals who showcased innovation, speed and efficacy of delivery and most importantly an exemplary commitment to customer needs and over-all contribution to the individual and larger community.
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By GlobalDataAmong the key takeaways from the awards submissions in 2021 has been the resilience of the regional banking industry and their ability to develop innovative solutions, and deliver new offerings in record times to help combat the financial implications on their customers in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The awards are recognised four key groups, namely:
- Institutional Awards
- People Awards
- Service Proposition Awards
- Strategy Awards
| Category | Winner | Highly Commended | Highly Commended |
| Best Bank for Sustainability and ESG leadership – Corporate Strategy | Itaú Private Bank | KASIKORNBANK PCL. | |
| Best Bank for Sustainability and ESG leadership – External Impact | Taipei Fubon Commercial Bank Co., Ltd | ||
| Best Family Office | Centrum Wealth Management | Standard Bank | Taurus Wealth |
| Best Next-Generation Offering | Standard Bank | Taipei Fubon Commercial Bank | Union Bank of the Philippines |
| Best Private Bank for Islamic Services | Ahli United Bank | Kuwait Finance House | Maybank Islamic Berhad |
| Most Effective Investment Service Offering | Bank of Krungsri Ayudhya | Lombard International Group | Taurus Wealth |
| Most Innovative Digital Offering | DBS Private Bank | BNP Paribas Wealth Management | Waterfield Advisors |
| Outstanding Global Private Bank-Africa | Standard Bank | ||
| Outstanding Global Private Bank-Asia Pacific | UBS AG | DBS Private Bank | |
| Outstanding Global Private Bank-Europe | BNP Paribas Wealth Management | Quintet Private Bank | |
| Outstanding Global Private Bank-Global | Julius Baer | Citi | |
| Outstanding Global Private Bank-Latin America | Itaú Private Bank | ||
| Outstanding Global Private Bank-North America | RBC Wealth Management | ||
| Outstanding NRI/Global Indians Offering | Emirates NBD | BNP Paribas Wealth Management | |
| Outstanding Philanthropy Offering | BNP Paribas Wealth Management | Waterfield Advisors | |
| Outstanding Private Bank for growth strategy | China Merchants Bank | RBC Wealth Management | |
| Outstanding Private Bank for UHNW Clients | CTBC Bank | IIFL Wealth | |
| Outstanding Private Bank-Middle East | Mashreq Private Bank | BNP Paribas Wealth Management | Emirates NBD |
| Outstanding Private Bank-North Asia | HSBC | DBS Private Bank | |
| Outstanding Private Bank-Southeast Asia | Maybank Singapore Ltd | KASIKORNBANK PCL. | DBS Private Bank |
| Outstanding RM Training and Development Programme | Standard Bank | ||
| Outstanding Wealth Management Service for the Affluent | DBS Private Bank | Taishin International Bank | |
| Outstanding Wealth Management Technology Initiative-Back Office | Taishin International Bank | Motilal Oswal Wealth Management Limited | Standard Bank |
| Outstanding Wealth Management Technology Initiative-Front End | DBS Private Bank | BNP Paribas Wealth Management | Standard Bank |
| INDIVIDUAL AWARD WINNERS |
| Outstanding Global Private Banker |
| Gaurav Vijay Wahi |
| DBS Private Bank |
| Outstanding Young Private Banker |
| Vladislavs Grekis |
| DBS Private Bank |
| Outstanding Young Private Banker |
| Emily Ong |
| DBS Private Bank |
| Rising Star for Asia – Pacific |
| Susan Bee Wah Tan |
| DBS Private Bank |
| Rising Star for Asia – Pacific |
| Arunkumar Karuvane |
| DBS Private Bank |
| Rising Star for Asia – Pacific |
| Anne Ong |
| DBS Private Bank |
| Rising Star for Asia – Pacific |
| Cem Azak |
| Crossinvest (Asia) |
| Rising Star for Asia – Pacific |
| Angus Ho |
| DBS Private Bank |
| Outstanding Private Banker – Regional Player |
| Soumya Rajan |
| Waterfield Advisors |
| Outstanding Private Banker – Regional Player |
| Hyeonjoo Kim |
| Hana Bank |
| Outstanding Private Banker – Regional Player |
| Byungju Kim |
| Hana Bank |
| Outstanding Private Banker – Regional Player |
| Bryan Tan Hong Kwee |
| DBS Private Bank |
| Outstanding Private Banker – Regional Player |
| Shannah See Yi Ning |
| DBS Private Bank |
| Outstanding Private Banker – Regional Player |
| David Cheong Boon Tat |
| DBS Private Bank |
Final call for entries: PBI London and Switzerland Awards 2021 draw near
The event itself takes place in London on 10th November 2021, and we’re excited to welcome you all back in person!
When and how do I submit my entries?
The deadline for entries is 5PM GMT 14th October 2021 so don’t wait- submit your entries here.
It all takes place at the stunning Waldorf Hilton in London and includes an evening Gala Awards Dinner in which the following categories will be decided!
Corporate categories include:
- · Outstanding Private Bank – UK – Domestic Clients
- · Outstanding Private Bank – UK – International Clients
- · Outstanding Private Bank – UK Crown dependencies
- · Outstanding Private Bank – Nordic region
- · Outstanding Private Bank – Western European region
- · Outstanding Private Bank – Eastern European region
- · Outstanding Private Banking Client Engagement
- · Outstanding Wealth Management Technology Provider – middle office (vendor)
- · Outstanding Wealth Management Technology Provider – back office (vendor)
- · Outstanding Digital Solutions Provider (vendor)
- · Outstanding Private Bank for Next Generation Proposition
- · Outstanding Private Bank for UHNW Clients
- · Outstanding Private Bank for Philanthropy Proposition
- · Outstanding Private Bank for Sustainable and Ethical Investment
- · Outstanding Private Bank for Diversity and Inclusion
Again the deadline for entries is 5PM on 14th October 2021 so submit your entries here.
PBI Switzerland 2021 Awards
The LIVE Private Banking Switzerland Awards 2021 is now open for entries!
The event itself takes place in Zurich on 9th December 2021, and we’re excited to welcome you all back in person!
When and how do I submit my entries?
The deadline for entries is 9th November 2021 so be sure to submit your entries here .
The Private Banking Switzerland Awards will feature the latest cutting-edge content across wealth management strategy, digital technology, and new investment markets, while exploring methods to create resilience in private banking.
It all takes place at the stunning Kameha Grand Zurich and includes an evening Gala Awards Dinner in which the following categories will be decided!
Corporate categories include:
- · Excellence in Customer Experience
- · Outstanding UHNW Offering in Switzerland
- · Outstanding Philanthropy Proposition in Switzerland
- · Outstanding Family Office Proposition in Switzerland
- · Outstanding Wealth Management Technology Provider in Switzerland – Middle and Back Office (Vendor)
- · Outstanding Wealth Management Technology Platform in Switzerland (Bank)
- · Outstanding Front-End Digital Solutions Provider (Vendor)
- · Outstanding Private Bank for Sustainable and Ethical Investment
- · Outstanding Private Bank for Diversity and Inclusion
- · Outstanding Boutique Private Bank in Switzerland
- · Outstanding Private Bank – Switzerland – International Players
- · Outstanding Private Bank – Switzerland- Domestic Players
Again the deadline for entries is 9th November 2021 so submit your entries here today!
