BNP Paribas Wealth Management has been selected by Private Banker International, a leading journal for the global wealth industry, as ‘Outstanding Private Bank – Europe 2012’ award winner and has been awarded a Highly Commended status in the ‘Outstanding Global Private Bank 2012' category.
The 22nd edition of the Private Banker International Global Wealth Awards was organised by VRL Financial News, a global brand renowned for innovative, independent thinking in financial services and professional services markets. The jury’s panel consisted of PBI's advisory board, independent specialists in wealth management and the editorial staff. The award gauges the participating banks by their quality and depth of service.
Vincent Lecomte and Sofia Merlo, Co-CEO of BNP Paribas Wealth Management, commented on the results, "These recognitions affirm our capabilities to serve clients. Our strong collaborations within the BNP Paribas Group to offer tailored and effective solutions to our clients in Europe, and more broadly worldwide, is what makes us different and unique."
These awards rank BNP Paribas Wealth Management # 1 in Europe and # 2 worldwide. They add to BNP Paribas Wealth Management’s luminous industry recognitions:
Private Banker International 2012
- Best Foreign Private Bank in Hong Kong
Euromoney Ranking 2012
- 7th “Best Global Private Bank”
- 3rd “Best Private Bank in Western Europe”
- 1st in France, Luxembourg, Ukraine
- 4th in the Middle-East
Asiamoney Ranking 2012
- 4th “Best Private Bank in Asia” (segment HNWI >$25M).
About BNP Paribas Wealth Management (www.wealthmanagement.bnpparibas.com)
BNP Paribas Wealth Management is the world’s 7th largest private bank, present in some 30 countries. Over 6,000 professionals, based in every major financial centre, provide a private investor clientele with solutions for optimising and managing their assets. The bank has EUR 257 billion worth of assets under management (as at end June 2012).