OREANDA-NEWS. July 18, 2013. BNP Paribas Wealth Management achieved top rankings in this year's Asiamoney Private Banking Poll 2013. In its 9th year, Asiamoney Private Banking Poll is the only independent private banking poll of its kind in Asia that is voted by clients with funds under management in private banks across Asia Pacific.

BNP Paribas Wealth Management was voted No. 1 Best Private Bank in China by high net worth individuals (HNWIs) with USD 1-5 million and USD 5-25 million assets under management (AUM).

The bank was also accredited as Top 2 Best Private Bank in Singapore as voted by HNWIs with USD 1-5 million and more than USD25 million AUM, and Top 3 as voted by HNWIs with USD 5-25 million AUM. In India, the bank was voted as Top 2 Best Private Bank by HNWIs with USD 5-25 million AUM and Top 3 by HNWIs with US\\$1-5 million AUM. In Asia, BNP Paribas Wealth Management was accredited as Top 3 Best Global Private Bank in Asia as voted by HNWIs with USD 1-5m and more than USD 25 million AUM.

The top rankings achieved in the poll demonstrate BNP Paribas Wealth Management's capability to provide top-notch services to its private banking clients.

In early June, BNP Paribas Wealth Management was awarded the Best Private Bank in Hong Kong Award for the second consecutive year, Top 3 Best Private Bank in China and Top 3 Best Private Bank in Taiwan in the foreign bank category by Private Banker International Greater China Awards. Private Banker International is the longest running and globally renowned journal for the private banking and wealth management industry.

BNP Paribas Wealth Management clinched the awards with its outstanding capabilities to serve clients' needs, as well as its strong and innovative product and credit offers and advisory services. Committed to clients' future, BNP Paribas Wealth Management leverages on the BNP Paribas Group's capabilities to offer clients a holistic one-bank approach with attention from the top management.

Mrs. Mignonne Cheng, Chairman and CEO of BNP Paribas Wealth Management Asia Pacific said, “We are very honoured to have achieved top rankings in Asiamoney private banking poll, and won the Private Banker International Best Foreign Private Bank in Hong Kong Award for the second year and Top 3 Best Foreign Private Bank in China and Taiwan. BNP Paribas Wealth Management's recognition by the industry and our clients is a strong testament of our commitment and ability to service our clients. As a leading private bank in Asia, we continue to refine our services and offering to best address the needs of our clients.”

Highlights of BNP Paribas Wealth Management's luminous industry recognitions:

Asiamoney Private Banking Poll 2013

Best Private Bank in China

- No. 1 as voted by HNWIs with USD 1-5m AUM and USD 5-25m AUM

Best Private Bank in Singapore

- Top 2 as voted by HNWIs with USD 1-5m AUM and US\\$25m+ AUM

- Top 3 as voted by HNWIs with USD 5-25m AUM

Best Private Bank in India

- Top 2 as voted by HNWIs with USD 5-25m AUM

- Top 3 as voted by HNWIs with USD 1-5m AUM

Best Private Bank in Asia

- Top 3 as voted by HNWIs with USD 1-5m AUM and USD 25m+ AUM

Private Banker International Greater China Awards 2013

- Best Private Bank in Hong Kong (Foreign)

- Top 3 Best Private Bank in China (Foreign)

- Top 3 Best Private Bank in Taiwan (Foreign)

Asian Private Banker Awards for Distinction 2012

- Best Private Bank – Alternative Investments

- Best Private Bank – Taiwan

Private Banker International Global Awards 2012

- Outstanding Private Bank Europe – Winner

- Outstanding Global Private Bank – Highly Commended

WealthBriefing Awards 2013

- Best European Private Bank for Ultra High Net Worth Team

- Best European Private Bank for International Clients Team

The Banker 2012

- Best Private Bank in France

- Best Private Bank for Philanthropy