Awards

The Twelfth WealthBriefing MENA Awards for Excellence 2025

Thursday - 20th November 2025

Armani Hotel – Dubai
Burj Khalifa - Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Blvd - Downtown Dubai

About Judges & Sponsors Finalists & Winners Categories & Registration

Overview

The nomination process for the WealthBriefing MENA Awards 2025 is now open, culminating in a celebratory gala dinner at The Armani Hotel, Dubai on the 20th November 2025. A preview of what to expect can be seen here.

WealthBriefing the global subscriber-based newswire – has been exclusively reporting on the Middle Eastern family office and wealth management sector for over 20 years. Over this period we have successfully organised global awards programmes celebrating the achievements of our wealth management, private client and family office communities within this region.

Categories

The categories for entry are focused on client experience around these main areas:

  • Private Banking 
  • Private Client Practitioner 
  • Multi-Family Office 
  • Private Asset Management
  • Fund Management
  • Technology 
  • Specialist
  • Leadership 

Judging

Independence, integrity and genuine insight are the watchwords of the judging process, which is conducted by expert panels drawn from banks, family offices and trusted advisors/consultants to the sector.

Every submission is carefully reviewed to ensure the most deserving companies and individuals are selected as winners in each category. Standout submissions that have a particular reason to be praised may be commended by the judges.

Commercially sensitive information is kept confidential, and conflicts of interest are avoided at all times. All judges have signed a Non-Disclosure Agreement.

Awards Notification Process and Leveraging Your Success

Winning an WealthBriefing Award sets organisations and individuals apart from their peers and is a tangible demonstration that they have something special to offer.  It rewards achievement and showcases top-class performance, innovation and distinction.They also showcase the sustainability and robustness of your organisation.

Winners and commended companies will be given advance notification of their success, allowing time to prepare their marketing messaging around the promotion of their achievement before the public announcement. WealthBriefing as the leading voice of the family office and wealth management community – will work with the winners to optimise their success by offering a range of marketing collateral.

Annual Acclaim Magazine

One of the Award outputs is the Annual Acclaim magazine which is widely distributed to our community. All Winners and Sponsors are given the opportunity to have an extended entry within this publication, and are invited to send the publication to their prospects and clients.

Sponsorship Opportunities and Further Information 

For further information on sponsorship opportunities and the awards and submission process please contact rachel.fokes@clearviewpublishing.com

Whilst the judging process is completely independent of the commercial arrangements between the participants and the organisers it is expected that winners have a financial obligation to work with the organisers to promote their award(s).

Key Dates

Nominations open – Now

Submission deadline – 5th September 2025

Winners notified of their success – From October 2025

Public announcement & Gala ceremony – 20th November 2025

Venue

Armani Hotel – Dubai

Address: Burj Khalifa - Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Blvd - Downtown Dubai

Frequently Asked Questions

Q) Does the entering firm or individual need to be a subscriber to WealthBriefing?

A) No, this program is open to all firms and individuals active in wealth management or the family office sectors.

Q) Can my firm enter more than one category?

A) Yes, we encourage firms to enter as many awards that are applicable to their business.

Q) Do I need to use the submission form provided?

A) Yes, submissions shall only be accepted when using this document.

Q) Is there any upfront cost to enter?

A) No, there is no upfront cost to enter, but you will be offered the chance to purchase a winner’s marketing package should you be successful. The judging process is completely independent of the commercial arrangements between the participants and the organisers. However, it is expected that when the results are made public, winners will engage with the organisers to promote their win and also attend the awards ceremony to accept their trophy.

Q) Is the process open to firms that are not currently active within the MENA region?

A) The judges will only consider submissions from firms that are demonstrably active in the region. Please see an overview of our global awards programmes here.

Q) How do you ensure that the judging process is independent and impartial?

A) The judges are independent of the award organisers ensuring they are divided into separate panels to avoid conflicts of interest.

Q) Can you assure me that any details that I submit will be treated with confidentiality?

A) We only share submissions with the panel responsible for judging those particular categories. Furthermore, our experienced team ensures that there is no conflict of interest before they share an entrant’s submission with anyone. All our judges have signed a Non-Disclosure Agreement.

Q) My submission is likely to be longer than the 1,000-word max limit. Would this disadvantage me?

A) We have set the limit out of respect to the judges and we are keen to maintain this to ensure that there is a level playing field between competing submissions.  Judges reserve the right to refuse to review submissions that do not comply. We also discourage adding attachments to the submissions. 

Q) Do I need to submit a separate submission for each category?

A) You will need to do a new form for each submission and you should also ensure that this specifically relates to the category for which you are entering. If you are using the same answers for multiple submissions this could result in your entry being marked down by the judging panel.

Q) Where is the winner’s announcement shared?

A) The winners are announced publicly the day after the official awards celebration and this is via our editorial and social media platforms. 

Q) Can I speak to anyone on the team about my entry?

A) Yes, our experienced team is always available to assist you with preparation of your submission/s and any aspects of the process from start to finish.

For any questions please contact: rachel.fokes@clearviewpublishing.com

Judges

Our global awards program is built on the independence of our judges.  Each judge will have signed an NDA to ensure that all the information they receive in the submissions is kept in the strictest confidence. Further judges will be added in due course.

 

Private Bankers Panel

Amritaanshu Agrawal

Board Member and CEO

NPB Middle East Limited

Masroor Batin

Chief Executive Officer, Middle East

Santander Private Banking International

Patrick Crowley

Executive Director

Banque Richelieu GCC

Jacques-Antoine Lecointre

Chief Operating Officer

Santander Private Banking International

Vijay Narain

Market Head NRI EMEA

BNP Paribas Wealth Management, MENA

Bruce Weatherill

Chief Executive

Weatherill Consulting

Samira Zakour

Managing Director & Global Head of Private Banking & Key Client Group

FAB Private Banking

Trusted Advisor Panel

Laurence Black

Regional Director, Client Solutions, MENA

Asiaciti Trust Group

Cecile Civiale Vuillier

CEO, Group Head of Private Client

Trustconsult Group S.A

Przemyslaw Drzymala

Executive Vice President of Global Sales EMEA, Financial Services Division

Comarch SA

Gail Goring

Partner and Head of Regulatory and Compliance Services

re/think

Ronald Graham

Managing Partner

Taylor Wessing

Ismael Hajjar

Partner

PwC Middle East

Yann Mrazek

Managing Partner

M/HQ

Lynda O'Mahoney

Global Head of Business Development – Private Clients

Ocorian

Yasmine Omari

Head of Family Office and Wealth Advisor

Bank of Singapore

Aslam Shareef

Managing Director - Kuwait

Fairway Group

About our Sponsors

Category Sponsors

Sponsoring Partner

Charity Partners

Previous Winners

PRIVATE BANKING CATEGORIES

Best Overall MENA Private Bank
BNP Paribas Wealth Management

Overall International Private Bank (HQ outside the MENA region)
Lombard Odier

Asia-Based Private Bank Active in MENA
Patronus Wealth Privé (DIFC) Limited

Boutique Private Bank
Mirabaud (Middle East)

Pure Play Private Bank
Union Bancaire Privée, UBP SA

Private Bank Servicing Clients with Investable Assets between US$ 1m – US$ 5m
Mirabaud (Middle East)

Private Bank Servicing Clients with Investable Assets over US$ 25m
LGT Middle East

Private Bank Servicing NRI/NRP Clients
BNP Paribas Wealth Management

Most Promising New Private Bank Proposition
Habib Bank AG Zurich (DIFC Branch)

Private Bank – Client Digital Offering
Mashreq Private Banking

Private Bank – Overall Client Service
Nedbank Private Wealth

Private Bank – Philanthropy Offering
Barclays Private Bank

Private Bank – ESG Offering
LGT Middle East

Private Bank – Discretionary Portfolio Management (DPM) Offering
Barclays Private Bank

Private Bank – Credit Provider
BNP Paribas Wealth Management

Private Bank – Private Equity Offering
BNP Paribas Wealth Management

Private Bank – Investment Management Platform
FAB Private Banking

Shariah-Compliant Wealth Management Offering
Lombard Odier

Private Bank – External Asset Manager (EAM) Platform
NPB Middle East Limited

Private Banking Service Focusing on the Requirements of the UHNW Woman
Mirabaud (Middle East)

Private Bank – Wealth Planning Team
EFG Middle East

 

EXTERNAL ASSET MANAGEMENT CATEGORIES

Overall External Asset Manager (EAM)
GSB

EAM with AuM up to US$1 Billion
Neovision Wealth Management Limited

EAM with AuM between US$ 1 Billion and US$ 5 Billion
Farro Capital

External Asset Manager (EAM) Newcomer
360 ONE Global

Family Office Proposition by an EAM in the MENA Region
Telomere Capital SA

EAM Next-Gen Programme
Farro Capital

EAM Private Markets Programme
Waha Capital

EAM Investment Process
Taurus Wealth Advisors Limited

EAM Leading Female Executive
Three Comma Capital Advisors Ltd. – Dr. Mariah Khan

External Asset Manager CEO
Mabledon Capital Limited – Mohammad Athar

 

INDIVIDUAL COUNTRY OR REGIONAL CATEGORIES

Private Bank or Wealth Manager Servicing The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
FAB Private Banking

Private Bank or Wealth Manager Servicing Turkish Clients
Mirabaud (Middle East)

INVESTMENT CATEGORIES

Overall Private Bank Investment Team
BTA Finance Limited

 

INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT CATEGORIES

Overall Fund Manager – Regional and/or Global Reach
REYL Intesa Sanpaolo

Emerging Market Fund Manager
NAV Capital DIFC – Vineet Arora

Structured Product Provider
Picard Angst MEA

Real Estate Investment Proposition or Service
BNP Paribas Wealth Management

Private Equity Offering
Waha Capital

Private Market Offering
Indosuez Wealth Management

Alternatives Offering
Picard Angst MEA

FAMILY OFFICE CATEGORIES

 

Wealth Management Team Offering Family Governance Advice
EY MENA

Wealth Manager Servicing Family Offices
Picard Angst MEA

Next Generation (Next-Gen) Programme or Service
EY MENA

TECHNOLOGY CATEGORIES (NON-BANKING COMPANIES)

CRM Solution
Wealth Dynamix

Front Office Solution
LSEG D&A

Onboarding Solution
Comarch

Compliance/RegTech Solution
Re/think

Data Provider
Preqin

Innovative Wealth Management Client Solution
Valuefy

Client Reporting Solution
FundCount

Client Communication Solution
SS&C Advent

Risk Profiling Solution
Comarch

Innovative FinTech Solution
DELTA Wealth Partners

Best Blockchain-Based Sourcing Solution
Wecan Comply

PRIVATE CLIENT & CONSULTANCY CATEGORIES

Legal Advice Provision for UHNW Individuals, Families or Wealth Managers
Al Tamimi & Company

Private Client Accounting Provision
Gulf Tax and Accounting Group FZCO

Management Consultancy
EY MENA

Estate Planning Service
PwC International Private Wealth & Family Office

Family Office Advisory Offering
Hourani & Partners

Family Office Governance Service Provision
Forsters

Tax Team Servicing Private Clients
PwC International Private Wealth & Family Office

 

TRUST COMPANY CATEGORIES

Institutional Trust and Fiduciary Company
TMF Group

Independent Trust and Fiduciary Company
Crestbridge Family Office Services

Trust and Fiduciary Company with Headquarters outside the MENA Region
Vistra

Family Office Advisory Offering
M/HQ

Family Office Service Provision
Ocorian

Succession and Estate Planning
Ocorian

Foundation Creation
M/HQ

 

SPECIALIST WEALTH MANAGEMENT CATEGORIES

 

International Financial Centre (IFC)
Dubai International Financial Centre

Regionally Based Financial Centre
Standard Chartered Bank

Global Citizenship/Immigration Program Offering
Farro Capital

Most Innovative Wealth Management Model
WRISE Group

Regional Partnership in MENA Region
Standard Chartered Bank

Corporate Services
SFM Corporate Services

 

LEADERSHIP AND INDIVIDUAL CATEGORIES

 

Leading Private Bank Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Mirabaud (Middle East) – Samir Atitallah

Leading Woman in Wealth Management
Stephenson Harwood LLP – Tasleem Sayani

Wealth Management Rising Star Under 40
EY MENA – Yasmine Omari

Leading Individual
M/HQ – Yann Mrazek

Leading Technology Professional to the Wealth Management Sector
DELTA Wealth Partners – Dr. Abdalla Kablan

Chairperson
WRISE Group – Derrick Tan

Lifetime Achievement
Mark Hirst – Gulf International Bank

Categories

Below are the steps of our 2025 awards process.

1. Register here for the WealthBriefing MENA Awards for Excellence 2025.

2. Fill out your details and select the categories you would like to enter.

3. Once you submit the form, you will receive a confirmation with a downloadable nomination form.

  • Fill in the name of your firm or individual (as they would like to appear in all communications in reference to the Awards programme).
  • Answer the questions on the form (not exceeding the total word count of 1000).
  • Examples to illustrate your submission can be included by active links to PDFs, audio and/or video files (no more than 3 relevant examples).

4. Send the nomination form(s) to jenna.maybery@clearviewpublishing.com  and becky.newman@clearviewpublishing.com (Submission deadline is 5th September 2025).

5. Winners and commended firms and individuals will be notified in October 2025 and will be offered marketing packages and tickets for the Awards Ceremony on 20th November 2025.

6. Winners will be announced at the ceremony on 20th November 2025 and in the WealthBriefing editorial, website and social media channels on the 21st November 2025. Whilst the judging process is completely independent of the commercial arrangements between the participants and the organisers, it is expected that winners will have a financial obligation to work with the organisers to promote their award(s). This obligation is separate from attendance at an awards ceremony if one is held.

For any questions, please contact: jenna.maybery@clearviewpublishing.com