Awards
The Fifth WealthBriefingAsia External Asset Management Awards 2026
Thursday - 15th October 2026
Mandarin Oriental, Singapore
5 Raffles Avenue Marina Square, Singapore 039797
Overview
The nomination process for the Fifth WealthBriefingAsia External Asset Management Awards 2026 is now open, culminating in a celebratory gala dinner at The Mandarin Oriental, Singapore on the 15th October 2026. A preview of what to expect can be seen here.
WealthBriefingAsia – the regional subscriber-based newswire – has been exclusively reporting on the family office and wealth management sector for almost 20 years. Over this period we have successfully organised awards programmes celebrating the achievements of our wealth management, private client and family office communities in the region. The External Asset Management Awards are designed to recognise firms and individuals representing this increasingly important area.
Amongst others, the categories for entry are focused on client experience around these main areas:
- Specialism of the EAM
- Client segment of the EAM
- Region or demographic served
- Technology company
- 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 a WealthBriefingAsia 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. WealthBriefingAsia – 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.
Acclaim magazine
One of the award outputs is the 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
Nominations close – 30th July, 2026
Winners notified of their success – September, 2026
Public announcement and gala dinner – 15th October, 2026
Venue
Mandarin Oriental, Singapore
Address: 5 Raffles Avenue Marina Square, Singapore 039797
Frequently Asked Questions
Q) Does the entering firm or individual need to be a subscriber to WealthBriefingAsia?
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 Asia 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 may 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
WealthBriefing’s global awards program is built on the independence of our judges.
The judges for WealthBriefingAsia’s External Asset Management Awards 2026 are being invited from partners in the custodian banks, technology companies and other service providers. 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 advised in due course
Trusted Advisors
Andrea Camponeschi
Head of External Asset Managers, Asia
Lombard Odier
Pierre Dupont
Managing Partner
WIZE by TeamWork
Pierre is Managing Partner at WIZE by TeamWork, the all-in-one Wealth & Asset Management solution, which is one of the fastest growing WealthTech companies in Switzerland dedicated to External Asset Managers, Family Offices, Pension Funds, Fund Managers, Securities Firms and Banks.
He brings the judges panel an extensive banking operations & IT expertise acquired in his current role since 2020 but also during the 9 previous years while heading business development of Bank Lombard Odier global custody & reporting services which he joined after 10 years as Private Banking Client Executive at IBM Geneva.
Both Swiss and Belgian, used to work in multi-cultural and multilingual environments, his motivation has been during his whole career to understanding customer's pains, translating those to experts who are able to solve them and setting the right level of expectations on both sides.
Peter Flavel
Senior Advisor
Various
Felicia Heng
Founder and Managing Director
Wise Purpose
Felicia Heng is the Founder and Managing Director of Wise Purpose, Asia's leading family office, consulting, coaching and advisory practice. With a unique fusion of expertise in psychology, wealth management, and business strategy, Wise Purpose collaborates with Family Office principals, business family owners, and board directors of charities and foundations to navigate pivotal leadership, wealth, and business transitions with precision and insight. One area of focus is in the area of family wealth mediation to navigate conflicts that arise from ownership, succession planning, and financial management.
Prior to establishing Wise Purpose, Felicia served as a senior banker at J.P. Morgan Private Bank, guiding asset owners, families, and C-suite professionals in strategic wealth management to fulfill their family legacy goals and philanthropic aspirations. With over 25 years of international experience spanning banking, logistics, and pharmaceuticals, Felicia is a proven leader in strategic business planning, leadership transitions, and cultivating intellectual and social capital for enduring stewardship.
Certified in International Mediation, Advanced Wealth Management, Family Wealth Advising, and Executive Coaching, Felicia is dedicated to empowering families towards sustainable success and generational prosperity
Anne Liebgott
Founder
AW●ASIA PACIFIC | MIDDLE EAST
Anne is founder of the online platform AW●ASIA PACIFIC | MIDDLE EAST at americanswelcome.asia
Olivier Livenais
Global Head of Wealth
Leo Wealth
Olivier Livenais is currently Global Head of Wealth at Leo Wealth an independent partner-owned wealth management firm with offices in the United States and Asia, serving cross-border families in over 30 countries. Olivier has been working in the Wealth management Industry for close to 20 years. In his previous role as CEO of Indosuez Hong Kong, he led the development strategy for North Asia and managed a team of 130 professionals. His career spans over two decades with the Credit Agricole Group, including key leadership positions in internal audit, finance, strategy, risk, compliance, and legal. Olivier’s international expertise includes heading Indosuez’s U.S. division in Miami and leading global business development, with a proven track record in successful acquisitions across Europe and Asia.
Bruce Weatherill
Chairman
ClearView Financial Media
Bruce is a chartered accountant with over 40 years financial services experience, previously a partner in PwC, latterly as Global leader of their Wealth Management practice and the key driver of their bi-annual Wealth Management Report. Bruce is now CEO of Weatherill Consulting providing advice on client centricity and wider strategic matters to wealth managers. He is the author of The Value of Trust: the quest by Wealth Managers for Trusted Advisor status and a number of other thought leadership reports. Bruce is chairman of ClearView Financial Media and Ten Lifestyle Group Plc as well as a non-executive of a number of companies including , The Wisdom Council and ComPeer.
About our Sponsors
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Previous Winners
Overall Pan-Asia Categories (Company)
Assets Between US$ 500 Million – US$ 1 Billion AuM
Centuriam Limited
Assets Between US$ 1 Billion And US$ 5 Billion AuM
Wealth Management Alliance Pte Ltd
Overall Pan-Asia External Asset Manager (Company)
Azimut Investment Management
International Categories (Company)
Servicing Mainland China Based Clients
Fargo Wealth Group
Servicing Hong Kong Clients
Carret Private Capital Limited
Servicing Japanese Clients
Centuriam Limited
Servicing European Clients
TriLake Partners
Servicing Thai Clients
TriLake Partners
Servicing Taiwanese Clients
Efinity Capital
Servicing Singapore Clients
TriLake Partners
Regionally-Based Categories (Company)
Best EAM in Hong Kong
Annum Capital
Based in Singapore
Eightstone Pte. Ltd.
Based in Thailand
TriLake Partners
Specialist Pan-Asia Categories (Team/Offering)
Investment Advice
Lumen Capital Investors Pte Ltd
Portfolio Management
Farro Capital
Wealth Planning
SUNLINE Wealth Management
International Wealth Planning
Oakwise Capital Management Limited
Philanthropy Offering
Farro Capital
Fund Selection/Asset Allocation Programme
Pinnacle Capital Asia
Family Governance & Stewardship
Oakwise Capital Management Limited
Succession/Legacy Planning Advisory Service or Proposition
Farro Capital
Family Office Proposition
Jadeite Capital (Asia) Pte. Ltd
Next-Gen Programme
Centuriam Limited
Thematic Investment Proposition or Strategy
Pinnacle Capital Asia
Digital Assets Advice or Proposition
SingAlliance Pte Ltd
Alternatives or Hedge Fund Advice
Lumen Capital Investors Pte Ltd
Private Equity
Oakwise Capital Management Limited
Pan-Asia External Technology Solution Provider Categories (Company)
Client Reporting (External)
Farro Capital
Pan-Asia In-house Technology Categories (Company)
Client Reporting (In-house)
Efinity Capital
Overall Digital Engagement (In-house)
Fargo Wealth Group
Other Pan-Asia Categories (Company)
Overall Pan-Asia Client Service
Eightstone Pte. Ltd.
Growth Strategy
Azimut Investment Management
Newcomer
Centuriam Limited
Pan-Asia Leadership-Based Categories (Individual)
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Farro Capital – Hemant Surenderjit Tucker
Female Executive
Taurus Wealth Advisors Pte Ltd – Ashley Tan
Thought Leadership
Azimut Investment Management – Jackson Ng
Rising Star Under 40
Centuriam Limited – Akira Kuroki
Leading Individual
Oakwise Capital Management Limited – Richard Zhang
Lifetime Achievement
Urs Brutsch
Categories
WealthBriefingAsia External Asset Management Awards 2026 – Entry Process
1. Register
Begin your journey by registering here for the WealthBriefingAsia EAM Awards 2026.
2. Select your categories
Complete your details and choose the award categories you wish to enter.
3. Complete your nomination form
After submitting the registration form, you will receive a confirmation email containing a downloadable nomination form.
Please:
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Provide the name of your firm or individual, exactly as you would like it to appear in all award-related communications.
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Answer all questions within the form (total word count must not exceed 1,000 words).
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You may include up to 3 relevant examples via active links to PDFs, audio, or video files.
4. Submit your entry – Submission deadline: 30th July 2026
Email your completed nomination form(s) to:
Jenna.maybery@clearviewpublishing.com
5. Notification & ceremony preparation
Winners and commended firms/individuals will be notified in September 2026.
They will be offered the opportunity to purchase marketing packages and tickets for the awards ceremony in October 2026.
6. Awards announcement & promotion
Winners will be officially announced at the awards ceremony on the 15th October 2026, and results will be published across WealthBriefing’s editorial channels, website, and social media the following day.
Please note: While the judging process is completely independent of any commercial relationships, all winners are expected to enter into a financial arrangement with the organisers to support the promotion of their award(s). This promotional commitment is separate from — and not conditional upon — attendance at the awards ceremony.
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