7th July, 2021

The Asia Capital Market Awards is the largest financial services awards ceremony that recognises excellent performance by firms and individuals in the Asian capital markets
FOW & Global Investor Group are pleased to announce that the Asia Capital Markets Awards 2021 are now open for entries.
The Asia Capital Market Awards is the largest financial services awards ceremony that recognises excellent performance by firms and individuals in the Asian capital markets.
This year the awards for firms are arranged into four categories: Exchanges and Clearing House; Service Provider; Technology; and Buyside.
Entries across the different categories will be impartially judged by respected industry leaders, drawn from across the market, who will recognize performance, innovation and achievement for both firms and individuals involved in Asia’s capital market.
Our Lifetime Achievement Award and the Chief Executive of the Year Award will be chosen by a senior FOW editorial tribunal and announced on September 9, 2021.
The deadline for submissions is 11:59 pm (GMT+8) on July 15, 2021, and the shortlisted firms will be announced on August 17.
The awards will be judged by a panel of specialists who will use their expertise to establish the top performer in each category.
To enter the awards, click here: https://events.globalinvestorgroup.com/event/81d65cac-f38e-4128-a295-0f711d5b6666/summary
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