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2021

Asian Private Banker Awards for Distinction 2021

January 2022

  • Best Private Bank – Family Office Services
  • Best Private Bank – Discretionary Portfolio Management

PWM/The Banker Private Banking Awards 2021 by PWM and The Banker

Global Wealth Awards 2021

November 2021

  • Best Private Bank in Asia
  • Best Global Private Bank (for the 2nd year in a row)
  • Best Chief Investment Office

31st Private Banker International Global Wealth Awards 2021 by Private Banker International

Global Wealth Awards 2021

October 2021

  • Outstanding Global Private Bank - Asia Pacific

Best Bank for Wealth Management in Asia 2021

14.07.2021

Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2021

  • Best Wealth Management in Asia
  • Best investment bank in the Philippines
  • Best investment bank in Thailand

Best Private Bank in Asia

28.06.2021

UBS has been named Best Private Bank in Asia by both Asiamoney and WealthBriefingAsia.

Asiamoney Asia Private Banking Awards 2021

  • Best international Private Bank in Asia
  • Best for Wealth transfer/succession planning in Asia

Wealthbriefing Asia 2021

  • Best Overall Asia Private Bank

Best Global Private Bank 2021

10.02.2021

UBS has been voted ‘Best Global Private Bank’ in the Euromoney Private Banking Survey 2021. In total, we took first place in no less than 160 categories. In addition to the main global private banking award, UBS was also named ‘Best Private Bank’ in APAC, Hong Kong and Singapore.

Best Private Bank in Hong Kong

15.01.2021

UBS was named ‘Best Private Bank – Hong Kong’, ‘Best Private Bank – Family Office Services’, ‘Best Private Bank – Sustainable Investments’, ‘Best Private Bank – Digital Innovation & Services’ and ‘Private Banker of the Year’ at Asian Private Banker Awards for Distinction 2020.

2020

UBS named “Best Global Private Bank 2020“ by PWM and The Banker

06.11.2020

UBS has been named "Best Global Private Bank 2020" for the sixth time, along with two other awards: Best Private Bank for Impact and Sustainable Investing, and Best Private Bank in Asia; given by PWM and The Banker, both publications of the Financial Times Group.

UBS named “Best Global Private Bank Overall and APAC 2020“by The Digital Banker

UBS has been named "Best Global Private Bank Overall", and “Best Global Private Bank APAC” by Global Private Banker and The Digital Banker under the Global Private Banking Innovation Awards 2020.

Source:  https://globalprivatebanking.digitalbankeronline.com/2020-winners/

Most Outstanding Global Private Bank – Asia Pacific 2020

09.10.2020

UBS Global Wealth Management was awarded “Outstanding Global Private Bank – Asia Pacific” at the 30th Annual Private Banker International Global Wealth Summit and Awards 2020, by Private Banker International (PBI). This accolade acknowledges the uniqueness and strength of UBS’s internal excellence in talent retention and development as well as our impact to clients and the society. PBI recognizes UBS’s resilience for our advanced digitalization, a broad geographic presence and diverse product offering.

UBS named “World’s Best Bank for Wealth Management 2020”

10.09.2020

Euromoney Magazine named UBS “World’s Best Bank for Wealth Management” in 2020, recognizing the bank’s position as an industry leader in its core wealth management businesses and its ability to navigate difficult times.

Structured Retail Products (SRP)

28.07.2020

UBS has won SRP Best Private Bank Asia Pacific and Best Provider Australia

Source: Structured Retail Products (SRP)

Wealthbriefing Asia Awards 2020

01.06.2020

WealthBriefing Asia has awarded UBS the title of "Best Overall Asia Private Bank" at its 2020 Asia Awards. This is a testimony of the WM APAC team's hard work and results driven across the Operations team, Technology, Middle office, Client Advisors and support functions. This Pan-Asia award acknowledges our differentiated service offering that we bring to the table. WealthBriefing Asia has 20 years of experience in providing information to international financial serves on Asia-focused news and exclusive research on global wealth management, with an ever-growing presence.

Euromoney Private Banking and Wealth Management Survey 2020

11.02.2020

Euromoney named UBS best in private banking services overall globally for the fifth year running. UBS was also named the "Best Private Banking Services Overall" in Asia Pacific, Hong Kong and Singapore in the region. In total, UBS ranked first in 137 categories Best Private Banking Services APAC, including impact investing, business owners, philanthropic advice and technology.

Asian Private Banker AUM League Table 2020

UBS retains #1 spot in Asian Private Banker AUM League Table and RM Headcount League Table 2020.

Source: Asian Private Banker

Sina Finance Global Hong Kong Financial Institutions Awards (HKFIA) 2020

UBS was awarded the Best Wealth Management Team award in the 2nd HKFIA Awards by Sina Finance Global.

Source: Sina Finance Global

2019

PWM/The Banker Global Private Banking Awards 2019

01.11.2019

UBS has won a trio of top accolades in the Global Private Banking Awards 2019 of Private Wealth Management (PWM)/The Banker – both are part of the Financial Times Group:

  • Best Private Bank for Sustainable Investing
  • Best Private Bank for UHNW Clients
  • Best Private Bank in Asia

Private Banker International Global Wealth Awards 2019

12.10.2019

UBS received the top award of 'Outstanding Global Private Bank – Global' at the Annual Private Banker International Global Wealth Summit and Awards 2019. Now in their 29th year, the PBI Global Wealth Awards recognize excellence in private banking and wealth management from across the world.

Best Private Banking Services Overall 2019

06.02.2019

UBS has once again been named number one globally for "Best Private Banking Services Overall" in the 2019 Euromoney Private Banking Survey. In Asia, we have also been named "Best Private Bank Overall" for Hong Kong and Singapore.

In total, UBS received 9 global awards and is ranked first in 15 regional awards and a multitude of country-specific categories.

Euromoney is a long-standing and reputable global financial publication. The survey is completed by private banks and wealth managers to identify the firms that they consider to be top in their industry.

Source: Euromoney

Best Private Bank for Asia Pacific and Hong Kong

11.01.2019

UBS scooped nine "Best Private Bank" awards at the 2018 Asian Private Banker Awards for Distinction. This is the fourth and fifth time UBS captured the awards in Asia Pacific and Hong Kong, respectively, signifying its long-term commitment in the region.

At the same time, UBS is also awarded the Best Private Bank for Taiwan International, Taiwan Domestic, High Net Worth Service, Family Office Service, Client Experience, Learning and Development, and Sustainable Investments, in addition to the Excellence awards for China International and Discretionary Portfolio Management.

Asian Private Banker AUM League Table 2019

UBS retains #1 spot in Asian Private Banker AUM League Table and RM Headcount League Table 2019.

Source: Asian Private Banker

Sina Finance Global Hong Kong Financial Institutions Awards (HKFIA) 2020

UBS was awarded the Best Wealth Management Team award in the 2nd HKFIA Awards by Sina Finance Global.

Source: Sina Finance Global

2018

"Best Private Bank for Sustainable and Impact Investing" and "Best Private Bank for Entrepreneurs"

08.11.2018

UBS has been named "Best Private Bank for Sustainable and Impact Investing" and "Best Private Bank for Entrepreneurs" at the tenth annual Global Private Banking Awards 2018, recognizing the bank's position as an industry leader in these important segments. In addition, UBS also won "Highly Commended for Best Global Private Bank".

The awards were presented by Professional Wealth Management (PWM) and The Banker, both are part of the Financial Times Group.

World's Best Bank for Wealth Management
18.07.2018

UBS has been named "World's Best Bank for Wealth Management 2018" by Euromoney for the eighth time. In addition, Euromoney also named UBS "Asia's Best Bank for Wealth Management", recognizing our industry-leading position globally and in Asia.

UBS remains the largest private bank in Asia Pacific
12.04.2018

UBS remains the largest private bank in Asia Pacific with USD 383 billion in assets under management (AUM), according to Asian Private Banker. UBS has retained its top spot for the fifth consecutive and also emerged top of the Relationship Managers (RM) Headcount League Table with 1,037 front-line bankers.

Asian Private Banker's Asian League Table 2017

2017 Rank

2016−17 Change in Rank

Bank

Asia AUM (US$bn)

2014

2015

2016

2017

YoY (%) change

1

UBS Wealth Management

272

274

286.4

382.7

33.6%

2

Citi (incl. Gold, Private Client and Private Bank)

255

210

210

256

17.4%

3

Credit Suisse Private Banking

154

150.4

163.8

202.1

23.4%

Best Private Banking Services Overall 2018
12.02.2018

UBS was once again been named number one globally for "Best Private Banking Services Overall" in the 2018 Euromoney Private Banking Survey. We were also named "Best Private Bank Overall’ in APAC and Hong Kong. In total, UBS received 11 global awards and ranked first in 44 regional awards and also in many country-specific categories.

The annual survey is among the most prestigious in the industry. It is based on opinions collected from client-facing banking professionals around the globe.

2017

PWM and The Banker named UBS "Best Global Private Bank"
26.10.2017

UBS has been named "Best Global Private Bank 2017" for the fifth consecutive year, along with three other awards: "Best Private Bank for UHNW Clients", "Best Initiative of the Year in Client facing Technology", and "Best Private Bank for Philanthropy Services". The awards were presented by PWM and The Banker, both publications of the Financial Times Group.

The awards were presented by Professional Wealth Management (PWM) and The Banker, both publications of the Financial Times Group.

UBS tops mobile app rankings for 2nd year in a row
26.10.2017

In its report "Mobile Apps for Wealth Management 2017", My PrivateBanking benchmarked the mobile apps of 34 leading wealth managers worldwide. UBS has been ranked #1 in the latest Mobile Apps for Private Banking annual survey by MyPrivateBanking International for the second consecutive year. According to MyPrivateBanking, "UBS never stops pushing the envelope when it comes to introducing cutting-edge features, resulting in a truly exceptional mobile wealth management app."

UBS retains top spot on APAC league table
18.10.2017

UBS has retained our top position in the 2017 Private Banker International (PBI) Top 20 Asia-Pacific Assets Under Management (AUM) Rankings for the fifth year in a row as the largest private bank in the region.

In addition, we have been recognized by PBI as Outstanding Global Private Bank, Overall and Asia Pacific – for the 5th and 3rd consecutive year respectively at the Private Banker International Global Wealth Summit 2017. We also took top honors for Outstanding Wealth Management Technology Initiative – Front End.

Asia Pacific assets under management of HNW clients* (USD billion)

Rank

Rank

Year

Year

2016

2016

2015

2015

Rank

1

Year

UBS Wealth Management

2016

286.5

2015

275

Rank

2

Year

CITI Private Bank 

2016

218

2015

210

Rank

3

Year

Credit Suisse

2016

163.9

2015

152

Scorpio Partnership Global Private Banking Benchmark 2017
20.08.2017

With over 2 trillion US dollars in assets under management (AuM) in 2016, UBS remains the largest wealth manager in the world, according to Scorpio Partnership’s Global Private Banking Benchmark 2017. It is the fifth year in a row that UBS has claimed the top spot in the study.

Based in London, Scorpio Partnership is a leading global strategy and research specialist on the wealth management industry. The Global Private Banking Benchmark tracks more than 200 private banks and subsidiaries and measures them according to key performance indicators across the private banking business model. Overall, the wealth management industry is estimated to manage USD21.1 trillion in private client assets.

UBS tops league table again in Asia Pacific
11.04.2017

UBS has retained its top spot as the largest private bank in Asia Pacific for the fourth consecutive year in 2016 with USD 286.4 billion in assets under management (AUM), according to Asian Private Banker. UBS also emerged top of the Relationship Managers (RM) Headcount League Table with 1,016 front-line bankers.

2016

2016 AUM League Table

2016 Rank

2015−16 Change in Rank

Bank

Asia AUM (US$bn)

2015−16 YoY (%)

2013

2014

2015

2016

1

UBS Wealth Management

245

272

274

286.4

4.5%

2

Citi (incl. Gold, Private Client and Private Bank)

238

255

210

218

3.8%

3

Credit Suisse Private Banking

131

154

150.4

163.8

8.9%

In addition, UBS was once again named Private Bank of the Year at the AsianInvestor Asset Management Awards 2017.

Euromoney named UBS Best Global Private Bank
9.02.2017

UBS regained the title of Best Global Private Bank in Euromoney Private Banking and Wealth Management Survey 2017 and was also named "Best Private Bank Overall" in Asia for the fifth year in a row. Additionally, we were once again named "Best Private Bank Overall" in Hong Kong and Singapore.

The annual survey is among the most prestigious in the industry. It is based on opinions collected from client-facing banking professionals around the globe.

UBS named Best Global Private Bank for four consecutive years
28.10.2016

For the fourth time running, UBS has won the award for "Best Global Private Bank" in the Global Private Banking Awards.

It also retained the "Best Private Bank in Asia" title for the fifth year in a row.

"This latest accolade provides further recognition of our industry-leading position, based on our approach of providing tailored, holistic advice to our clients," said Jürg Zeltner, President Wealth Management.

UBS retains position as world's largest wealth manager
22.07.2016

UBS kept its ranking as the world's largest wealth manager in 2015, according to a study by wealth management researcher Scorpio Partnership.

This latest accolade for UBS follows its recent success in the 2016 Euromoney Awards for Excellence, in which it was named "World's Best Bank for Wealth Management" as well as "Asia's Best Bank for Wealth Management."

The Scorpio Partnership Private Banking Benchmark Report is the leading analysis of the global wealth management market. This year's report tracks over 200 private banks around the world managing USD19.6 trillion in private client assets in total. With assets under management of USD 1,737.5 billion, UBS remains the largest wealth manager in the world.

World's Best Bank for Wealth Management
07.07.2016

The Euromoney Awards for Excellence named UBS "World's Best Bank for Wealth Management" and "Asia's Best Bank for Wealth Management" in 2016, recognizing the bank's position as an industry leader in its core wealth management businesses and its ability to navigate difficult times while still delivering for stakeholders.

UBS ranks number 1 for "Mobile Apps for Wealth Management"
23.05.2016

UBS ranked number 1 in the recent report for "Mobile Apps for Wealth Management" in My Private Banking's 2016 report.

UBS was named a leader in core functionality, security, features for customer retention and marketing, technical features and support.

UBS scored maximum points in the technical features and support, security and Best Practices.

UBS tops league table again in Asia Pacific
15.04.2016

UBS has retained its top spot as the largest private bank in Asia Pacific for the third consecutive year in 2015 with USD 274 billion in assets under management (AUM), according to Asian Private Banker. UBS also emerged top of the Relationship Managers (RM) Headcount League Table with 1,092 front-line bankers.

2015 AUM League Table

2015 Rank

2014−15
Change
in Rank

Bank

Asia AUM (US$bn)

2014−15
YoY (%)

2012

2013

2014

2015

1

UBS Wealth Management

207

245

272

274

0.70%

2

Citi (incl. Gold, Private Client and Private Bank)

210

238

255

210

-17.60%

3

Credit Suisse Private Banking

120.8

131

154

150.6

-2.20%

Euromoney named UBS Best Global Private Bank
12.02.2016

In 2016, UBS regained the title of Best Global Private Bank in Euromoney Private Banking and Wealth Management Survey 2016. UBS topped all segment-specific categories (ultra high net worth, high net worth and affluent clients) globally, and was named "Best Private Bank Overall" in Asia for the fourth year in a row. Additionally, we were once again named "Best Private Bank Overall" in Hong Kong and Singapore and were also voted number one in the newly introduced "Innovative Technology" and "SRI/Social Impact Investing" categories.

The annual survey is among the most prestigious in the industry. It is based on opinions collected from client-facing banking professionals around the globe.

Asian Private Banker named UBS Best Private Bank
13.01.2016

UBS has once again received one of the most significant banking awards in the industry and has been named Best Private Bank for Hong Kong, China International, Taiwan International, Taiwan Domestic, Discretionary Portfolio Management as well as Philanthropic Services.

The awards were presented by The Asian Private Banker Awards for Distinction to recognise Asia's preeminent private banks for their annual accomplishments and achievements.

2015

UBS named Best Private Bank by FinanceAsia
10.12.15

UBS has once again been named Best Private Bank by FinanceAsia for the fifth consecutive year.

In its citation, FinanceAsia said they were "impressed with the thought that went into UBS's case, its family-first approach, and the holistic solution that flowed throughout all aspects of its recommendations, including corporate finance, trusteeship, and wealth management."

UBS retains top position as the largest private bank in Asia Pacific
20.10.15

UBS retained its top spot as the largest private bank in Asia Pacific in Private Banker International's assets under management league table and was awarded "Outstanding Global Private Bank - Overall" for the third year in a row.

In addition, UBS was named "Outstanding Global Private Bank - Asia Pacific" and took top honors for "Outstanding Philanthropy Offering" and "Most Innovative Digital Offering" at their Global Wealth Awards 2015 held in Singapore.

Asia Pacific assets under management of HNW clients* (USD billion)

Rank

Rank

Year

Year

2014

2014

2013

2013

Rank

1

Year

UBS Wealth Management 

2014

272

2013

245

Rank

2

Year

CITI Private Bank 

2014

255

2013

238

Rank

3

Year

Credit Suisse

2014

145

2013

129

UBS Wealth Management Fixed Income Team ranked no.1 for Asia G3-currency denominated bonds
15.10.15

UBS Wealth Management Fixed Income Team was ranked number 1 this year (from fourth last year) for research in Asian bonds denominated in G3 currencies (US dollar, euro, yen) by The Asset Magazine.

Asset Magazine Private Bank rankings

Year

Year

2015 Rank

2015 Rank

2014 Rank

2014 Rank

Year

UBS Wealth Management

2015 Rank

1

2014 Rank

4

Year

Credit Suisse Private Bank

2015 Rank

=

2014 Rank

-

Year

Morgan Stanley Private Wealth Management

2015 Rank

3

2014 Rank

5

Year

BNP Paribas Wealth Management

2015 Rank

4

2014 Rank

2

Year

J.P Morgan Private Bank

2015 Rank

=

2014 Rank

-

Year

HSBC Private Bank

2015 Rank

=

2014 Rank

1

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