Singapore:  Private Banker International (PBI), the leading journal for the global wealth management industry has announced the finalists for the 2012 Private Banker International Global Wealth Awards, held in conjunction with the 22nd PBI Wealth Summit.

The award winners will be announced and presented at the Awards Gala Dinner on Wednesday, 24th October 2012 at 8.00pm (Singapore/Hong Kong time) at The Fullerton Hotel Singapore.

The PBI awards are regarded as the most credible in the industry, voted by the industry for the industry.

They are based on a rigorous selection process which starts with nominations from industry professionals, including the readership of PBI. Nominees are then shortlisted and submitted to a panel of judges who decide the finalists in each award category and the overall winner.

Private Banker International Global Wealth Awards 2012 Finalists

I. Lifetime Achievement Award 2012

To be announced at the Awards Gala Dinner.

II. Outstanding Global Private Bank 2012

Finalists:

– Bank Julius Baer

– BNP Paribas Wealth Management

– Credit Suisse AG

– J.P Morgan Private Bank

– Standard Chartered Private Bank

2011 winner: Credit Suisse

III. Outstanding Private Bank – Asia Pacific (Overall) 2012 (new)

To be announced at the Awards Gala Dinner.

IV. Outstanding Private Bank – Asia Pacific (Regional) 2012 (new)

Finalists:

– Bank of Singapore

– J.P. Morgan Private Bank

– Standard Chartered Private Bank

V. Outstanding Private Bank – South Asia 2012 (new)

Finalists:

– Future Capital Holdings

– IIFL Wealth Managment

– Kotak Wealth Management

VI. Outstanding Private Bank – East Asia 2012 (new)

Finalists:

– Hana Bank

– Hang Seng Bank

– Taishin Bank

VII. Outstanding Private Bank – Southeast Asia 2012 (new)

Finalists:

– CIMB Private Banking

– DBS Private Bank

– Siam Commercial Bank

VIII. Outstanding Private Bank – Europe 2012

Finalists:

– Barclays

– BNP Paribas Wealth Management

– Deutsche Bank PWM

– J.P. Morgan Private Bank

2011 winner: Bank Julius Baer

IX. Outstanding Private Bank – North America 2012

Finalists:

– BMO Harris Private Banking

– J.P. Morgan Private Bank

– RBC Wealth Management

– Wells Fargo Private Bank

2011 winner: J.P. Morgan Private Bank

X. Outstanding Private Bank – Latin America 2012

Finalists:

– HSBC Private Bank

– Itau Private Bank

– RBC Wealth Management

2011 winner: Itau Private Bank

XI. Outstanding Private Bank – Middle East 2012

Finalists:

– Bank Sarasin-Alpen

– Falcon Private Bank

– HSBC Private Bank

– Societe Generale Private Banking

2011 winner: Emirates NBD Private Banking

XII. Outstanding Private Bank for UHNW Clients 2012

Finalists:

– Citi Private Bank

– Coutts

– Credit Suisse AG

– HSBC Private Bank

– J.P. Morgan Private Bank

2011 winner: J.P. Morgan Private Bank

XIII. Outstanding Philanthropy Offering 2012

Finalists:

– BNP Paribas Wealth Management

– Coutts

– Credit Suisse AG

– Lombard Odier

2011 winner: Coutts

XIV. Outstanding Wealth Management Service for The Affluent 2012

Finalists:

– CIMB Private Banking

– Citi Private Bank

– Hana Bank

– United Overseas Bank Limited

– Kotak Wealth Management

2011 winner: HSBC Premier

XV. Outstanding Wealth Manager – Customer Engagement 2012

Finalists:

– Bank Julius Baer

– Barclays

– CIMB Private Banking

2011 winner: Bank Julius Baer

XVI. Outstanding Wealth Planning & Trust Provider 2012 (new)

Finalists:

– Citi Private Bank

– HSBC Private Bank

– Kotak Weath Management

– RBC Wealth Management

– Societe Generale Private Banking

XVII. Outstanding International Wealth Financial Centre 2012 (new)

Finalists:

– Bahrain

– Guernsey International Financial Centre

– Jersey International Financial Centre

XVIII. Outstanding International Wealth Management Platform 2012 (new)

To be announced at the Awards Gala Dinner.

XIX. The Editors’ Special Award 2012

To be announced at the Awards Gala Dinner.

XX. Outstanding Global Private Banker 2012

To be announced at the Awards Gala Dinner.

XXI. Outstanding Private Banker – Asia-Pacific 2012

To be announced at the Awards Gala Dinner.

XXII. Outstanding Young Private Bankers 2012

– Recognising up-and-coming talent in the private banking industry

To be announced at the Awards Gala Dinner.