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OTP Private Banking Hungary saw impressive growth during the review period, largely driven by the development of the largest domestic ETF in Hungary.

Banka Kombetare Tregtare has achieved outstanding financial growth, backed by impressive sustainability initiatives and a new card offering.

UBS SuMi Trust Wealth Management takes the award for best international private bank in Japan, after significantly expanding its assets under management in the country

In the competitive world of Asian private banking, where markets shift rapidly and client expectations evolve, UBS’s chief investment office (CIO) has carved out a distinct niche. Over the past year, the firm’s Asia team has demonstrated its ability to blend global insights with local expertise, delivering strategies that resonated with high-net-worth clients amid economic uncertainty and geopolitical flux.

Kiatnakin Phatra Securities has emerged as a leader in discretionary portfolio management (DPM) in Thailand, providing a client-centric and research-driven investment approach. Since 2020, the firm has focused on offshore strategies through its offshore mandate, offering clients a seamless solution for long-term global portfolio construction.

Bank Central Asia is the standout private bank in Indonesia, a wealth manager whose highly personalised and relationship-driven model caters to a growing, ambitious wealth clientele.

Siam Commercial Bank (SCB) is recognised as Thailand’s best private bank for its commitment to innovation and personalised financial solutions tailored to the needs of high net-worth clients.

Julius Baer has carved a distinct niche as Asia’s premier boutique private bank. Since establishing its regional presence in 2006, the Zurich-based firm has blended the agility of a specialist with the resources of a global institution. Asia represents 25% of Julius Baer's global assets under management and headcount. The bank consolidated its position as the largest pure-play private bank in the region and secured the title as Asia’s best boutique private bank this year.

In an industry where complexity often hinders access to alternative investments, iCapital has emerged as a pivotal force, bridging the gap between wealth managers and private markets. The New York-based fintech, with deep roots in Asia, combines scalable technology with institutional-grade solutions to simplify how advisers and clients navigate assets like private equity, real estate and hedge funds. Its 2024 milestones – marked by strategic launches and partnerships – underscore its role as Asia’s foremost technology enabler for wealth management.

As the global financial landscape braces for an historic generational wealth transfer, Goldman Sachs has positioned itself at the forefront of addressing the evolving needs of younger clients in Asia. Through a blend of tailored education, innovative digital tools and cross-generational relationship-building, the firm has cemented its position as a trusted partner for families navigating complex wealth transitions.

E.SUN Bank has demonstrated a sustained commitment to environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues. The bank has taken an active international stance on sustainable finance. In 2024, the bank’s chairman, Joseph Huang, was a delegate to COP29 in Baku, where he delivered a speech entitled ‘Beyond Finance: Leadership and Partnership,’ highlighting the bank’s commitment to climate finance.

Kiatnakin Phatra Securities (KKP) continues to set the benchmark for alternative investments in Thailand, leveraging its specialist expertise to deliver top-tier private market solutions. It has built a comprehensive platform spanning private equity, private credit, private real estate and hedge funds, ensuring tailored investment opportunities for diverse client profiles.