SCB Julius Baer Securities Co., Ltd., a joint venture between Thai Commercial Bank, the first commercial bank in Thailand, and Julius Baer, a leading global wealth management firm from Switzerland, has been awarded the Best Wealth Management Bank in Thailand at the Annual Financial Institution (FI) Award 2021 organized by the prominent financial and investment magazine Alpha Southeast Asia. This award reflects the organization's significant role in the economy and investment landscape, showcasing excellence in service delivery and expertise in providing professional investment advisory services that meet global standards. This enables effective financial planning and wealth transfer for high-net-worth clients in Thailand amidst the global COVID-19 crisis.

Ms. Lalitpat Thoranawikrai, CEO of SCB Julius Baer Securities Co., Ltd., stated, "We are extremely pleased and proud to receive the 'Best Wealth Management Bank in Thailand' award this time. This is another achievement that reflects our commitment to conducting business amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite the impact of this crisis on the global economy and investment markets, our advisory approach and the strategies we offer for professional financial planning have enabled our high-net-worth clients in Thailand to achieve sustainable growth and returns aligned with their investment goals and risk profiles. This is our top priority."

The Best Financial Institution Awards have been held for the 15th year, aiming to identify financial institutions that play a crucial role in the economy and investment, especially those that effectively assist investors in planning and providing investment advice during the global COVID-19 crisis.

"This award further emphasizes our status as a trusted financial institution and highlights the importance of preserving wealth for future generations through long-term strategic thinking. It focuses on wealth planning for families and adhering to strategies that ensure wealth can be maintained and passed down through generations as intended. SCB Julius Baer is ready to leverage our knowledge and expertise with our Expert Advisory team, who possess extensive investment knowledge and wealth management capabilities, to guide and advise our valued clients in evaluating their investment portfolio returns for sustainable wealth transfer to the next generation," Ms. Lalitpat added.