BNP Paribas awarded European and Asia Pacific Custodian of the Year, sweeping four key industry awards

This recognition as a whole reflects the relevance of our global and diversified capacities, and our position at the forefront of innovation.

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We are honoured to announce that BNP Paribas’ Securities Services business has been named European Custodian of the Year at the Funds Europe Awards 2025 (for the fourth year in a row) and Asia Pacific Custodian of the Year at the Asset Servicing Times Awards 2025 (for the second year in a row). At the AST Awards, Securities Services was also recognised as Asia Pacific Fund Administrator of the Year and for its Innovation in Custody.

Funds Europe Awards 2025

  • European Custodian of the Year (for the fourth year in a row)

Asset Servicing Times Industry Excellence Awards 2025

  • Innovation in Custody (for the second year in a row)
  • Asia Pacific Custodian (for the second year in a row)
  • Asia Pacific Fund Administrator (for the third year in a row)

It is a great pride for BNP Paribas’ Securities Services business to be acknowledged year after year by Funds Europe and Asset Servicing Times as a leading custodian. This recognition as a whole reflects the relevance of our global and diversified capacities, and our position at the forefront of innovation.

These wins cap off another remarkable year for Securities Services with a streak of 34 awards received from leading financial publications, also including Europe’s Best Bank for Securities Services (Euromoney ), Best in Survey Overall – Agent bank of the year (Global Custodian), Best Sub-custodian Bank in Western Europe (Global Finance Magazine), and Best ESG Custodian (The Asset).

Our gratitude goes to our valued clients for their continuing partnership, and to our teams worldwide for their dedication to excellence.

See the full list of winners on  Funds Europe’s and the Asset Servicing Times’ websites.