Showcase your World-Class Investment Prowess
The Best of the Best Performance Awards recognise firms that have demonstrated exceptional investment performance and strategies across a wide range of asset classes. Whether you excel in equity, fixed income, or alternatives, these awards celebrate your outstanding achievements.
Categories
Submit entries for one or more of the following categories:
Equity
Recognise outstanding performance in equity investments.
ASEAN Equity (3 yrs, 10 yrs)
Recognise outstanding performance in Southeast Asian equity investments.
Asia Pacific Equity ex-Japan (3 yrs, 10 yrs)
Recognise outstanding performance in Asian equity investments, excluding Japan.
China A-Share Equity (3 yrs, 10 yrs)
Celebrate exceptional performance in Chinese A-share equities.
Greater China Equity (3 yrs, 10 yrs)
Recognise top performers in both Hong Kong and mainland China equity markets.
Global Emerging Markets Equity (3 yrs, 10 yrs)
Honour outstanding performance in emerging market equities worldwide.
Global Equity (3 yrs, 10 yrs)
Recognise top-performing equity funds across all regions.
Frontier Markets (3 yrs, 10 yrs) - NEW
Honour outstanding performance in frontier markets across the region.
Hong Kong Equity (3 yrs, 10 yrs) - NEW
Honour outstanding performance in Hong Kong equity investments.
India Equity (3 yrs, 10 yrs) - NEW
Honour outstanding performance in Indian equity investments.
Japan Small Cap Equity (3 yrs, 10 yrs)
Celebrate excellence in Japanese small-cap equity investments.
Japan Large Cap Equity (3 yrs, 10 yrs)
Honour outstanding performance in Japanese large-cap equity investments.
Fixed Income
Showcase your excellence in fixed income management.
Asian Bonds (3 yrs, 5 yrs) - NEW
Recognise top-performing Asian bond funds.
Asian Bonds, Local Currency (3 yrs, 10 yrs)
Honour excellence in Asian bonds denominated in local currencies.
China Bonds, Onshore (3 yrs, 5 yrs)
Celebrate outstanding performance in onshore Chinese bond markets.
China Bonds, Offshore (3 yrs, 5 yrs)
Award excellence in offshore Chinese bond investments.
Global Aggregate Bonds (3 yrs, 10 yrs)
Recognise top-performing global fixed-income funds.
Global Emerging Markets Debt (3 yrs, 10 yrs)
Honour excellence in emerging market debt investments.
US Credit, Investment Grade (3 yrs, 5 yrs)
Celebrate outstanding performance in US investment-grade credit.
US High Yield (3 yrs, 5 yrs)
Recognise top-performing US high-yield bond funds.
Others
Demonstrate your expertise in alternative investment strategies.
Global Technology (3 yrs, 10 yrs)
Recognises the technology fund that has demonstrated exceptional performance and innovation over the specified time period. The winner will have successfully navigated the dynamic technology sector, identified growth opportunities, and delivered superior returns.
Submission Guidelines
- Provide a comprehensive overview of your fund’s performance, investment strategy, innovation, and risk management. Share performance data, explain your fund’s investment strategy, focusing on the specific technology sectors or themes you target. Highlight any innovative approaches or technologies used to identify investment opportunities. Finally, describe your fund’s risk management framework and how it mitigates risks associated with technology investments.
Asian Fixed Income ESG Fund (3 yrs, 5 yrs) - NEW
Award excellence in ESG-focused Asian fixed-income funds.
Asian REITS (3 yrs, 5 yrs)
Recognise outstanding performance in Asian real estate investment trusts.
Global Listed Infrastructure (3 yrs, 5 yrs)
Honour excellence in global listed infrastructure investments.
Global Multi-Asset (3 yrs, 5 yrs)
Award top-performing funds that invest across multiple asset classes.
Global REITs (3 yrs, 5 yrs)
Celebrate excellence in global real estate investment trusts.
Asia Absolute Return (3 yrs, 5 yrs)
Recognise the best-performing absolute return fund in Asia.
Global Absolute Return (3 yrs, 5 yrs)
Honour the top-performing global absolute return fund.
Best Asian Equity ESG Fund (3 yrs, 5 yrs)
Recognise the best ESG-focused equity fund in Asia.
Open-ended Asian Private Credit (3 yrs, 5 yrs)
Celebrates outstanding performance in open-ended Asian private credit.
Open-ended Global Private Credit (3 yrs, 5 yrs)
Celebrates outstanding performance in open-ended global private credit.
Open-ended Infrastructure (3 yrs, 5 yrs)
Celebrates outstanding performance in open-ended infrastructure investing.
Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility Period
Period ending 30 September 2025
Eligible Funds
Must be available to Asian investors.
Minimum Track Record
3 years.
Submission Requirements
Deadline
December 17th, 2025 at close of business 6pm HKT. Late submissions will not be considered.
Payment
Ensure payment accompanies the submission.
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Performance Data
Monthly performance returns (gross)
Upload monthly performance returns for the selected award period and corresponding benchmark returns (if applicable).
Excel Template
Use the provided Excel template for guidance.
End Period
September 30, 2025.
Multiple Submissions
If submitting for multiple time periods (e.g. 3 years and 10 years), each submission will be treated separately.
No Essay Required
An essay is not required for Section A Performance Awards.
ESG Fund Requirements
Demonstrate how ESG themes are incorporated into the investment process using negative/positive filters or scoring systems.
ESG Benchmark
Use an ESG-related benchmark for comparison.
Absolute Return Funds Requirements
Briefly explain the investment strategy, including underlying assets and leverage usage (if any).
Data Format
Provide monthly performance returns in decimal format (e.g., 3.15% as 0.0315).
Ensure returns are gross of management fees.
If only net returns are available, estimate and add back management fees.
Verify that the summary results match your own calculations.
How to Submit
1. Gather required documentation and fill out the requested Excel sheet.
2. Complete the online form.
3. Submit application before the deadline.