Professional Wealth Management
May 3, 2013

Methodology – Global Private Banking Awards 2023

By PWM

Global Private Banking Awards’ Objectives

Launched in 2009, the Global Private Banking Awards aim to gather qualitative and quantitative information from private banking groups to be able to give a set of awards for excellence.

2023 Awards 

The application process for this year's awards opens on 29 March 2023. Entry deadline is Friday 26 May. 

To receive an entry form, please contact elisa.trovato@ft.com

Methodology

Private banks operating globally or in one or more of the following regions (Europe, Asia, North America, Middle East, Latin America and Africa) are asked provide growth and performance measures and information on key achievements, changes or improvements made during the year before in relation to their business and investment models, growth strategies, customer service, staff retention and other areas. Their executive summary should explain the reasons why the private bank deserves to win in the category/categories it has applied for.

The submissions are judged by an expert panel of 19 industry professionals based in North America, Asia, and Europe (see judges’ bios).

A significant input in the evaluation of the quantitative aspects of the private banking groups is provided by the KPIs' analysis, carried out by PWM.

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