Private markets will be highlighted across management, innovation and administration categories at the upcoming 22nd annual Funds Europe Awards, taking place 12 November 2026 at the London Hilton Bankside.
The relevant categories include:
Funds Europe Private Markets Manager for Institutional Clients
Here, judges are looking at asset managers serving institutional clients, who can offer evidence such as fundraising for new strategies or funds, and an ability to provide superior returns, investment processes and operational processes.
Funds Europe Most Innovative Private Markets Firm
While evidence of superior returns, processes and operations are being judged here too, it is a category seeking to recognise creativity and impact in private markets investments – such as furthering the ‘democratisation’ trend or meeting client needs with niche product.
European Private Markets Administrator of the Year
Key points being judged for this category include business wins or renewals, domiciles covered in Europe, asset classes covered, implementation of innovative practices and investment in new technology or infrastructure, and contributions to thought leadership or research.
These Awards are fully independently judged by experts in the industry, who will come together for two days in the autumn to consider entries across all categories, with the winners announced on the night of the Awards ceremony. With over 550 industry practitioners attending, this event is a key celebration of the European cross border funds industry.
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