UBS named best private bank in Asia Pacific and Hong Kong for 2018

Author: Asian Private Banker / 2023-07-27 23:45 / Source: Asian Private Banker

UBS named best private bank in Asia Pacific and Hong Kong for 2018

HONG KONG,Jan. 14,2019 -- Markets bit back in 2018,asking searching questions of Asia's private banking and wealth management industry following a rosy run in 2017. Asian Private Banker's annual Awards for Distinction celebrates those that demonstrated their commitment to clients by providing best-in-breed ideas and opportunities,servicing,and performance,as well as institutions and firms that made significant strides on the business and operational fronts.

The hotly contested Asian Private Banker Awards for Distinction attracted over 160 submissions from more than 40 private banking and wealth management providers across Asia Pacific,India,and the Middle East,making 2018 a record year for participation.

Key highlights:

Best Private Bank-- Asia Pacific: UBS

CIO Office of the Year: Deutsche Bank Wealth Management

Employer of the Year: Goldman Sachs

Best Private Bank-- Hong Kong: UBS

Best Private Bank-- Singapore: Credit Suisse

Best Private Bank-- Investment Advisory: BNP Paribas Wealth Management

Please see below for a full list of this year's winners.

Awards for Distinction 2018-- Distinction

For full details,please visit our website: apb.news/afd2018

Market Segment Awards

Best Private Bank – Asia Pacific: UBS

Best Private Bank – Hong Kong: UBS

Best Private Bank – Singapore: Credit Suisse

Best Wealth Manager – Singapore: Crossinvest

Best Private Bank – Australia: Credit Suisse

Best Private Bank – China International: Morgan Stanley

Best Private Bank – China Domestic: China Merchants Bank

Best Wealth Manager – China Domestic: Noah Holdings Limited

Best Private Bank – Global Indians: BNP Paribas Wealth Management

Best Private Bank – India Domestic: Kotak Wealth Management

Best Wealth Manager – India Domestic: Edelweiss Private Wealth Management

Best Private Bank – Middle East & North Africa: Bank of Singapore

Best Private Bank – Japan: Credit Suisse

Best Private Bank – Philippines International: Julius Baer

Best Private Bank – Philippines Domestic: BDO Private Bank

Best Private Bank – Indonesia International: Credit Suisse

Best Private Bank – Indonesia Domestic: Bank Mandiri

Best Private Bank – Malaysia International: Credit Suisse

Best Private Bank – Taiwan International: UBS

Best Private Bank – Taiwan Domestic: UBS

Best Private Bank – Thailand International: Credit Suisse

Best Private Bank – Thailand Domestic: KASIKORNBANK PCL.

Business Awards

Private Banker of the Year: Francois Monnet,Credit Suisse

COO of the Year: Sudhir Nemali,Deutsche Bank Wealth Management

Employer of the Year: Goldman Sachs

Best Private Bank – Growth Strategy of the Year: Maybank

Best Private Bank – Learning & Development: UBS

Best Private Bank – Corporate Social Responsibility: Credit Suisse

Best Private Bank – Digital Innovation: Credit Suisse

Best Wealth Manager – Digital Innovation: CreditEase Wealth Management

Best Private Bank – Client Experience: UBS

Best Wealth Manager – Client Experience: Crossinvest

Service Awards

Best Private Bank – High Net Worth Services: UBS

Best Wealth Manager – High Net Worth Services: CreditEase Wealth Management

Best Private Bank – Ultra High Net Worth Services: Credit Suisse

Best Private Bank – Family Office Services: UBS

Best Private Bank – Intermediary Services: Credit Suisse

Best Private Bank – Wealth Planning Services: HSBC Private Banking

Best Private Bank – Next Generation Services: Credit Suisse

Investment Solution Awards

CIO Office of the Year: Deutsche Bank Wealth Management

Best Private Bank – Investment Advisory: BNP Paribas Wealth Management

Best Wealth Manager – Investment Advisory: Waterfield Advisors

Best Private Bank – Fund Advisory: Credit Suisse

Best Private Bank – Equity Advisory: Morgan Stanley

Best Private Bank – Fixed Income Advisory: HSBC Private Banking

Best Private Bank – Alternative Advisory: Goldman Sachs

Best Wealth Manager – Alternative Advisory: CreditEase Wealth Management

Best Private Bank – FX Advisory: Indosuez Wealth Management

Best Private Bank – Sustainable Investments: UBS

Best Private Bank – Discretionary Portfolio Management: BNP Paribas Wealth Management

Best Private Bank – Bespoke Discretionary Portfolio Management: Goldman Sachs

Awards for Distinction 2018-- Excellence

"Excellence" award is handed out on a purely meritocratic basis to a private bank/wealth manager that has demonstrated industry-leading standards for a specific category.

Market Segment Awards

Excellence in Private Banking – Singapore: Bank of Singapore

Excellence in Private Banking – China International: UBS

Excellence in Private Banking – China Domestic: ICBC Private Banking

Excellence in Wealth Management – China Domestic: CreditEase Wealth Management

Excellence in Private Banking – Global Indians: Bank of Singapore

Excellence in Private Banking – India Domestic: BNP Paribas Wealth Management

Excellence in Wealth Management – India Domestic: IIFL Wealth Management

Excellence in Private Banking – Middle East & North Africa: Emirates NBD Private Banking

Excellence in Private Banking – Philippines International: Credit Suisse

Excellence in Private Banking – Taiwan Domestic: CTBC Bank

Business & Service Awards

Excellence in Private Banking – High Net Worth Services: DBS Wealth Management

Excellence in Private Banking – Growth Strategy of the Year: Deutsche Bank Wealth Management

Excellence in Private Banking – Learning & Development: Bank of Singapore

Excellence in Private Banking – Digital Innovation: DBS Wealth Management

Investment Solution Awards

Excellence in Private Banking – Investment Advisory: HSBC Private Banking

Excellence in Private Banking – Alternative Advisory: Credit Suisse

Excellence in Private Banking – FX Advisory: BNP Paribas Wealth Management

Excellence in Private Banking – Discretionary Portfolio Management: UBS

Awards for Distinction 2018-- One to Watch

"One to Watch" award is handed out on a purely meritocratic basis to a private bank/wealth manager that has not only demonstrated strong performance over the past year for a specific category,but has the potential to become a market leader in due course.

Market Segment Awards

One to Watch Private Bank – Hong Kong: Bank of Singapore

One to Watch Wealth Manager – India Domestic: Waterfield Advisors

Service Awards

One to Watch Private Bank – Family Office Services: China Merchants Bank

One to Watch Private Bank – Next Generation Services: UOB Private Bank

NOTES FOR EDITORS

About Awards for Distinction

The Asian Private Banker Awards for Distinction are designed to recognise private banks,institutions with private banking services,and,for select categories,independent wealth management firms for their achievements within a given year across categories spanning market segments,business and operations,client services and investment solutions. Since 2011,the Awards have set the benchmark for excellence in private wealth management in the Asia Pacific region.

For further information and detailed selection methodology,please visit: apb.news/afd

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