• Who can enter the Global Private Banking Awards?

The Global Private Banking awards are open exclusively to private banks worldwide. This year, UK-based wealth managers are also eligible to participate. The awards will soon be open to wealth managers in other key markets. 

• What is the entry period?

Entries are open from 24 February - 9 May 2025

• What date period should achievements reflect?

Private Achievements included in support of your submission should reflect the previous calendar year (2024) and any new developments from Q1 of the current year (2025).

• How do I enter the awards?

Entries can be submitted through our online portal. We encourage banks to provide essential statements so that your company can be judged based on facts. Please provide as much supporting evidence as possible of implementations & outcomes. Find out more on the 'How to Enter' page.

• I'm having problems entering, who should I contact?

If your institution has firewall restrictions and you are unable to submit your entries via our Awards portal or have any issues when submitting, please contact our team at ftevents@ft.com.

• Is there any cost to entering?

There is no entry fee for the awards. Winners are not required to purchase a logo, tickets for the awards or any sponsorship/advertising package. All winners will be featured in PWM and The Banker magazines, as well as on their websites, free of charge.

• When will the winners be contacted?

The winners will be contacted in August 2025 by the awards coordinator. You can purchase a table to attend the ceremony and celebrate with your peers. 

• What are the categories for 2025?

You can find the full list of categories here. Categories are available to enter at Country, Global or Regional levels. 

If you wish to enter more than one category, please duplicate your entry and apply again. To do this, at the end of the process, check the box next to your completed entry, click on the vertical three dots, and select "copy".

Each private bank may enter a maximum of five categories. Each UK wealth manager may enter up to two categories. The judges may also recognise institutions in categories other than those entered. 

• Are there any new categories for 2025?

Yes, we're pleased to announce a new category for 2025, available for entry at both regional and global level; Best Private Bank for Digital and Tokenised Assets. 

• Where can I find the category guidelines?

Each category has a set of recommendations to help you create your entry, please get in touch with us at ftevents@ft.com to request these.

• What is the criteria for judging?

Institutions are asked to highlight key achievements, changes or improvements in relation to how technology is transforming their business models and contributing to drive growth, support advisers, enhance brand and improve client experience. 

• Who are the judges for these awards?

We have a prestigious group of 25 industry experts, ready to judge your submission. You can find the full list of judges here. 

• Are there any new judges for 2025?

Yes, there are 6 new judges this year, Charlotte Thorne, Doris Meister, Elizabeth Hart, Ezra Sofer, Vineet Vohra & William Chow. Visit the judges page for more information.

• Where does the awards ceremony take place?

This years awards will be hosted at The Landmark, London for full venue and awards ceremony information please click here.

• When is the awards ceremony?

The awards ceremony will take place on 6 November 2025. 

• We'd like to attend the awards, who should I contact?

For more information on table bookings and award attendance please contact alex.predescu@ft.com.

• How is entry data handled?

All information about how we use your data can be found in our privacy and cookie policies, for more information on how PWM use your data please click here. 

All information submitted in the entries will be treated as private & confidential if clearly marked as such. Due to the high number of awards conducted annually, the FT Group is unable to provide individual confidentiality agreements. 

• Where can I find award Terms & Conditions?

You can find our Awards Terms and Conditions here.