The first batch of finalists for the International Investment Awards 2022 have been announced, following a record-breaking number of entries to this year's awards.
Listed below are the names of the finalists selected ahead of this year's awards - the 23rd annual event - which is seen as the flagship awards event in international financial services.
The official II Awards 2022 ceremony will be virtual again this year and is set for broadcast on Thursday October 6, 2022, 3pm (UK time).
Gary Robinson, pictured left, Publisher, International Investment, said: "The judges have chosen their finalists and the countdown
to the 23rd Annual International Investment Awards really begins.
"We are proud that these awards are the longest-running in our industry - by some way - and are seen as the Oscars of the international financial services industry.
"We have had thousands of readers take part in helping us judge these four categories in previous years and expect this year to be no different."
We are grateful for the support of our sponsors with the Best Fintech Innovation Award sponsored by Isle of Man Insurtech, The Excellence in Advisory Best Practice - Sponsored by Utmost and our Excellence in Client Service (Advisers) Awards was sponsored by Hansard.
International Investment Awards 2022 shortlist
Best ESG/Sustainability Fund:
Investiper Etico Bilanciato - BCC Risparmio & Previdenza
Rathbone SICAV Ethical Bond Fund - Rathbone Unit Trust Management
FP Foresight Sustainable Real Estate Securities Fund - Foresight Group
KBI Circular Economy Strategy - KBI Global Investors
Fisher Investments Institutional Global Sustainable Equity Impact ESG Fund - Fisher Investments
VH Global Sustainable Energy Opportunities plc - Victory Hill Capital Advisors LLP
Nordea 1 - Emerging Stars Bond Fund - Nordea Asset Management
Best Family Office
Wimmer Family Office
MBMG Family Office
Best Fintech Innovation - sponsored by Insurtech Isle of Man
ToroAlerts
MDOTM Ltd
Elysys
Global PayEX
Halo Investing
Raison Finance
AQMetrics
Money Trove Limited
iPensions Group
Best International Discretionary Fund Manager
Rathbones
Evelyn Partners
Nova Wealth Limited
VAM Marketing
Waverton Investment Management
LGT Wealth Management
Best International Financial Centre
Bermuda
Isle of Man
Guernsey
Jersey
Best International Life Group (Non-UK)
IFGL
Utmost Group
Best International Life Group (UK)
Canada Life
Utmost Group
Best International Pension Plan
Aurora UAP International Pension Range - The UAP Group
Aurora UAP International Plan - The UAP Group
Aurora UAP US Plan - The UAP Group
International Pension Plan - Zurich International Life Limited
Novia Global International SIPP - Novia Global
Best International Platform
Ardan International
Novia Global
Best International Portfolio Bond
PIMS - RL360
Canada Life Premiere Account - Canada Life
Access Portfolio - Investors Trust
Best International Savings Plan
RSP - RL360
Offshore Savings Account - Canada Life
Evolution Plus - Investors Trust
S&P 500 Index - Investors Trust
Aurora UAP International Retirement and Savings Plan - The UAP Group
Best International Trust Product
Wealth Preservation Account - Canada Life
Advantage Trust - The UAP Group
Best Protection Plan
IPME+ - Friends Provident International Limited
CanProtect Whole of Life - Canada Life
International Campaign of the Year
Novia Global
Canada Life
Finance Isle of Man
Investors Trust
Excellence in Trust and Estate Planning
Mauritius Administration and Trust Company
Canada Life
The UAP Group
International DFM Fund/Product of the Year (NEW)
Aviva Investors Multi-Strategy Target Return Fund - Aviva Investors
Aviva Investors Global Convertibles Fund - Aviva Investors
Rathbone SICAV Ethical Bond Fund - Rathbone Unit Trust Management
Evelyn Partners
Contribution to Diversity and Inclusion (Industry)
Dr. Tanya C. McCartney - Bahamas Financial Services Board
AG2R LA MONDIALE
Standard Bank
LGT Wealth Management Ltd
Excellence in Fintech (Advisers)
OpesFidelio
MDOTM Ltd.
ToroAlerts
Excellence in Fintech (Industry)
Axyon AI srl
Hansard
Investors Trust
Global PayEX
SME Finance
Raison Finance
AQMetrics
iPensions Group
Excellence in Innovation within International Financial Centres
KBC Asset Management
Finance Isle of Man
Excellence in Sustainability (Industry)
KBC Asset Management
Alquity Investment Management
Morningstar Sustainalytics
VAM Marketing
AG2R LA MONDIALE
Standard Bank Offshore Group
Nordea Asset Management
LGT Wealth Management
KBI Global Investors
There are also some awards that are decided by both judges and audience votes. These will be announced here on Thursday.
Finalists for the remaining categories not yet listed including: Personality of the Year (Advisers), Personality of the Year (Industry), Unsung Hero Award (Advisers) - NEW, Unsung Hero Award (Industry) - NEW, Emerging Talent of the Year (Advisers) , Emerging Talent of the Year (Industry), European Fund Selector of the Year, Best International Fund Group, Excellence in Private Banking, Contribution to Diversity and Inclusion (Advisers), Excellence in Sustainability (Advisers), Excellence in Advisory Best Practice (by region) - Sponsored by Utmost, Excellence in Client Service (Advisers) sponsored by Hansard and the Excellence in Client Service (Industry) will be announced on Thursday.
The finalists for all awards will be notified in writing in the coming days.
