CATEGORIES
NEW FOR 2026
We've expanded our categories — offering more opportunities than ever for firms of all types and sizes to showcase their innovation.
The awards programme now includes categories for private banks, wealth management firms, multi-family offices and suppliers in the wealth management space. Click the + icon below to find out what categories are available for 2026.
The Awards are free to enter
2026 categories
Best Digital Private Bank
Best Private Bank for Big Data Analytics
Best Private Bank for Client Acquisition
Best Private Bank for Client Communication
Best Private Bank for Culture and Vision
Best Private Bank for Cyber Security
Best Private Bank for Digital Customer Experience
Best Private Bank for Digital Innovation
Best Private Bank for Digital Portfolio Management
Best Private Bank for Digital Trust and Estate Planning
Best Private Bank for Digitally Empowering Relationship Managers
Best Private Bank for ESG Technology
Best Private Bank for Self-directed Investments
Best Private Bank for Use of AI
Best Private Bank for Use of RegTech
Best Private Bank for Use of Technology
Best Wealth Management Firm/MFO for Big Data Analytics
Best Wealth Management Firm/MFO for Culture and Vision
Best Wealth Management Firm/MFO for Digital Innovation
Best Wealth Management Firm/MFO for Digital Marketing Campaigns
Best Wealth Management Firm/MFO for Digital Investment Advice
Best Wealth Management Firm/MFO for Digital Trust and Estate Planning
Best Wealth Management Firm/MFO for Use of AI
Best Wealth Management Firm/MFO for Use of Technology
Best Supplier for Alternative Investment Technology
Best Supplier for Client Onboarding Technology
Best Supplier for Client Reporting Technology
Best Supplier for Digital Communication and Marketing Technology
Best Supplier for Family Office Technology
Best Supplier for Portfolio Management Technology
Best Supplier for Trust and Estate Technology
Best Supplier for Use of AI
Best Wealth Tech Leader or Team
Self-nominations are very welcome.
This year, you have the chance to celebrate a colleague or team who has truly made a difference! Shine a light on their standout achievements, brilliant ideas, and lasting impact or team support.
The judges will be looking for inspiring stories backed by clear evidence of excellence, leadership, and measurable success. To enter, select the category Best Wealth Tech Leader or Team - Available to private banks, multi-family offices and wealth management firms.
instructions
When creating your entry, you will be able to select if you would like to enter at a Global, Regional or Country level.
You can only enter one level at a time. To enter multiple categories or different regions, you can simply clone your original entry or start the entry process again.
Global level: To apply at a global level, a company needs to have an onshore presence in at least 3 regions.
Regional level: You can only select one region per entry. To enter multiple regions, please create a new entry. You also have the option to clone an existing entry and select a different category.
Country level: When applying at a country level, you first will have to choose the region you would like to apply to and then will be able to select TWO countries per region. If you can't find a country, please get in touch with us at ftevents@ft.com
Please note: Each company can enter a maximum of FIVE categories. If an institution submits more than five entries, the judges will take into consideration the first five only.
Guidelines: To receive the guidelines with questions for each category. Please get in touch with us at ftevents@ft.com
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