This year, we have introduced two new award categories specifically for UK-based wealth management institutions, with the aim of expanding these awards to other key markets soon.

- Best Wealth Manager in the UK

- Best Wealth Manager for Client Service in the UK

Please note, the Wealth Management Awards are exclusively open to UK-based wealth managers.

1) COVER SHEET
Please provide a completed cover sheet in PDF format detailing:

• Institution name
• Entry category(ies)
• Name and job title of the person responsible for entry
• Contact details, name and job title of the person responsible for PR/Marketing

Cover Page Template - GPBA 2025.docx

2) KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
Please complete the Key Performance Indicators spreadsheet and submit in PDF format. You can provide as many KPI spreadsheets as the number of countries /regions you enter. Ensure all relevant growth and performance metrics are clearly represented. 

KPI Spreadsheet - Wealth Managers 2025.xlsx

3) PROFILE SUMMARY
Please submit a PDF document explaining why your institution deserves to win in the selected category(ies). The questionnaire document attached outlines guidance questions for these awards on page 13.

• Focus on strengths: address key strengths and areas that add the most value to your submission.
• Word limit: the profile summary must not exceed 700 words per category. Ensure the document remains concise, focused and supported by evidence. 
• Where possible, use charts, tables and figures to illustrate key points effectively.
• Visual content should be limited to a maximum of one page within your submission.
• Category limits - each private bank can enter up to 5 categories
• Each wealth manager may enter up to 2 categories in the UK-based wealth management awards.

Questionnaire - GPBA 2025 - final.docx.pdf

Submission guidelines: evidence and supporting data

To ensure fair and fact-based judging, we encourage submissions to include evidential statements. Please provide: 

• Clear evidence of what has been implemented and the measurable outcomes achieved.
• Figures and data to support claims wherever possible.
• A named client endorsement if available, to strengthen your submission.

Please note: pitch books and marketing materials will not be accepted.

A strong submission will be backed by concrete data, case studies and demonstrable impact rather than general statements. 

DATES

• Entry deadline: Friday 9 May at 23:59 BST.
• Please note the system will automatically prevent entry submission after the deadline.
• Successful entrants will be notified in July 2025.
• Awards presentation ceremony: 6 November 2025.

SUPPORT

For any queries about the awards entry process, please contact:
Elisa Battaglia Trovato, Deputy Editor, PWM
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7775 6374
Email: Elisa.Trovato@ft.com

For any other queries about the entry platform or the ceremony, please contact:
Aimee Haddock, Senior Marketing Executive, FT Specialist
Email: aimee.haddock@ft.com

HELPFUL INFORMATION

• You may edit your entry after submitting, up until the entry deadline.
• Please make sure all your personal details are entered accurately, including contact details.
• You are eligible to enter a maximum of five categories.

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