- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
WEALTH MANAGEMENT AWARDS
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:
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.
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:
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
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
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