All categories are available to enter on a 'Global' 'Regional' or 'Country' level please click here to request the guidelines for each category.

To enter the Best Private Bank category and both Wealth Management categories, under the 'Global' tier, you must have a presence in at least three regions such as Europe, Asia and North America.

To qualify for the Best Private Bank or Wealth Management categories in the following regions, you must have an onshore presence in at least three countries within that region. 

• Africa
• Asia
• Central and Eastern Europe
• Europe
• Latin America
• The Caribbean
• The Middle East
• The Nordics
• Best Wealth Manager
• Best Wealth Manager for Client Services

For example, to apply for Best Private Bank in Europe, a bank should operate onshore in countries such as Switzerland, France and Germany. This requirement does not apply to the other regional categories.

Judges Nominations

• The categories Best Performing Private Bank and Best Leader in Private Banking are awarded at the judges' discretion
  
• These decisions are based on PWM's quantitative analysis of key performance indicators and the leader's reputation, experience and vision
• Private banks do not need to apply for these two categories

Technology Related Awards

Most technology related categories have moved to PWM's Wealth Tech Awards, which begin in December. You can find out more by visiting wealthtechawards.pwmnet.com

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