Euromoney’s debut ranking of Latin America’s largest private banks and wealth managers reveals a region coming into its own, with total AUM reaching $752 billion in the year to 1H25.
BTG Pactual leads with $194.6 billion in AUM, up 36% year-on-year
Brazilian institutions account for more than 70% of the top 10’s total AUM
AUM growth among regional specialists outpaced the field
Global private banking assets under management (AUM) hit new highs in the 12 months to 1H25, driven by falling interest rates, an AI-fuelled equities rally and deepening client demand for alternatives. Euromoney’s inaugural MarketMap plots the competitive landscape across two axes: execution and performance, and platform and product capabilities, highlighting how the best institutions out there climb and stay at the top.
DBS Private Bank leads the MarketMap, hitting record AUM growth
Wealth management in Asia has seen a surge in assets under management, defined by ‘one bank’ business models, US bank growth and strong incumbent players. Find out who leads the regional rankings.
Aggregate Asia AUM expands by 20.6% year-on-year
Podium sees a mix of European incumbents and rising Asian stars
US-based Morgan Stanley and JPMorgan show strong performance
Euromoney’s Private Banking Awards 2026 results are in. The industry gathered at The Peninsula in London to celebrate the best in private banking and wealth management around the world. DBS took the crown as the world’s best private bank and safest institution. Deutsche Bank’s Claudio de Sanctis is the best private banker of the year, in a night that also saw industry leaders – including Goldman Sachs, UBS and BNP – collect several trophies.
Trusted by the industry, these awards represent the highest mark of distinction and reveal the priorities, innovations and best practices that define leadership in private banking.
More than 300 leaders gather to celebrate private banking excellence
Standard Bank, BTG Pactual, Emirates NBD among the regional winners
DBS’s Joseph Poon and DB’s Claudio de Sanctis collect top awards
Euromoney’s private banking research connects directly with private banks, wealth managers, and ultra/high-net-worth clients worldwide. We analyse Assets under Management (AUM) growth, regional market dynamics, sustainable investment, digital innovation, and servicing capabilities – giving you the insight to benchmark performance, understand client satisfaction, and shape strategies for growth.
Addressing your challenges
Intensifying competition for global wealth
We provide independent benchmarking and peer analysis to help you understand how your institution compares in asset gathering, strategic focus, and market penetration.
Shifting client expectations around digital, ESG, and service delivery
Our research captures evolving client priorities and best practices across key capabilities, helping you align your offering with what matters most to U/HNW clients.
Limited visibility into competitor strengths and weaknesses
We deliver comparative intelligence across markets, products, and servicing models, enabling you to refine your positioning and identify growth opportunities.
Need for credible third-party validation in client conversations
Our rankings and analysis offer independent verification of your strengths, helping you build trust and differentiate in a crowded market.
Benchmark performance, understand client sentiment, and uncover strategic insights with Euromoney’s Private Banking research.
Market Positioning
Market Positioning
Our Market Positioning research delivers a clear, comparative view of how leading private banks stack up across the most critical capabilities and strategic priorities. MarketMaps showcase the leading banks across key areas such as discretionary portfolio management, digital innovation, sustainability, alternative investments, risk management, and digital assets – as well as the top performers across all these capabilities at a global and regional level. This research combines proprietary scoring with qualitative insights from industry leaders, helping you compare core capabilities, uncover areas for differentiation, and prioritise investments that enhance your competitive position.
Euromoney’s AUM Performance Ranking profiles over 100 of the largest private banks globally, measuring client assets under management and net new assets, and their respective growth rates. This research provides a clear, top-down view of which institutions are successfully capturing wallets, supported by expert analysis of each bank’s strategic focus and the broader industry growth drivers. Use these rankings to validate your growth strategy, track asset-gathering performance, and uncover opportunities to capture market share in a competitive landscape.
The Private Banking Client Sentiment Survey provides a comprehensive view of client satisfaction with private banks and wealth managers worldwide. Covering key areas such as discretionary portfolio management, wealth planning, client service, digital capabilities, and sustainability, the survey ranks institutions based on direct client feedback. Accompanied by detailed trends analysis and segmentation by net worth and region, this research gives you independent verification of your strengths, highlights areas for improvement, and helps you align your strategy and offerings with your clients’ expectations.
Euromoney’s Private Banking Awards are the ultimate recognition of excellence in the industry – built on the insights and data gathered through our annual research cycle. We assess and celebrate the institutions that stand out for strategic execution and client impact. Trusted by the industry and valued by clients, these awards represent the highest mark of distinction and reveal the priorities, innovations, and best practices that define leadership in private banking.
Showcase your achievements with independent validation
Elevate your brand and client-facing reputation
Gain insight into the strategies shaping the industry
Benchmark growth and identify new opportunities, align sales strategies with client priorities, and showcase your strengths versus competitors in client conversations.
Innovation & Client Experience: Prioritise investments and elevate client experience
Compare your digital and sustainability capabilities to peers, focus resources where they matter most, and align with client expectations for service and ESG.
Products & Investments: Strengthen your product offering
Understand client views on your product shelf, track competitor strategies in alternatives and DPM, and refine your product strategy to drive AUM growth.
Private Banking calendar
March 2026
Private Banking Awards
Results announced
April 2026
Private Banking Client Sentiment Survey
Coming soon
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