• Who can enter the Global Private Banking Awards?

The Global Private Banking awards are open exclusively to private banks worldwide with specific wealth management categories also available for relevant firms and multi-family offices.  

• What is the entry period?

Entries are open from 9 February - 30 April 2026

• What date period should achievements reflect?

Private Achievements included in support of your submission should reflect the previous calendar year (2025) and any new developments from Q1 of the current year (2026).

• How do I enter the awards?

Entries can be submitted through our online portal. We encourage companies 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 2026 by the awards coordinator. You can purchase a table to attend the ceremony and celebrate with your peers. 

• What are the categories for 2026?

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 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 2026?

We're pleased to announce that the Best Wealth Manager and Best Wealth Manager for Client Services categories introduced last year are now open to enter at global, country and regional levels. 

• Where can I find the category guidelines?

Each category has a set of recommendations to help you create your entry, please click here to request access.

• 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 industry experts, ready to judge your submission. The full list of judges will be available on the website soon. 

• Who is judging the entries?

To see the full judging panel please click here.

• Where does the awards ceremony take place?

This years awards venue is to be confirmed.

• When is the awards ceremony?

The awards ceremony will take place on 5 November 2026. 

• 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.