Over 200 guests were assembled at the 5 star The Biltmore Mayfair in London on 14th May – eagerly waiting for the winners of the Citywealth Magic Circle Awards to be announced.
The awards, now in their nineteenth year, and regarded as the Oscars of the finance world, recognise the best wealth managers and advisors, as well as companies, in the private wealth industry, and in particular those who invest money with charities, private families and foundations.
BBC News presenter Rich Preston hosted the evening and funds were raised for Magic Breakfast – a charity that delivers free breakfasts every morning to underprivileged school children. Over £3,500 were raised through raffle prizes alone, which included a gift basket of gold-infused luxury skincare products donated by Cetuem Cosmetics.
The smooth running of the evening was ensured by toastmaster extraordinaire Paul Deacon.
Eighty-two awards were handed out in addition to the much prized Editor’s Choice, Outstanding Individual of the Year, Career Achievement, Inspirational Individual of the Year, Woman of the Year, Gamechanger of the Year and Future Icon awards.
Karen Jones, founder, CEO and editor of Citywealth, commented on the awards
“With multiple elections, growing global aggression and civil protests, the wealth manager and adviser in all capacities are being called on for advice. In two decades we have not seen such critical issues up for debate. Now, more than ever, UHNW clients need to rely on the safety the industry provides to protect assets and knowledge to navigate family issues whether divorce, ESG investing, tax or succession. With that, Citywealth is delighted to present the best of breed for 2025. Congratulations to all the shortlisted individuals and organisations – they are absorbing the impact of world changes and digesting them in a manageable format for their clients.”
The top award winners were
- Editor’s Choice – Michael Lewis, partner at EY Private Client Services
- Career Achievement – Jonathan Burt, partner at law firm Charles, Russell Speechlys
- Lifetime Achievement – Roy Campbell, partner at Druces LLP
- Inspirational Individual of the Year – Frederick Bjørn, partner at law firm Payne Hicks Beach
- Woman of the Year – Tina Wüstemann, partner at Swiss law firm Bär & Karrer
- Gamechanger of the Year – Cadro, investment management company
- Future Icon – Jessica Smart, partner at law firm Stephenson Harwood LLP
Full list of Winners and Runners Up
https://www.citywealthmag.com/magic-circle-awards-results/
The Magic Circle Awards are just one of six yearly awards created by Karen Jones, CEO of the company, herself a multiple award winning entrepreneur and recipient of the prestigious Freedom of the City of London, a rare honour bestowed upon a valued member of the community.
About Citywealth
Citywealth (www.citywealthmag.com) was founded in 2005 and is a multiple award-winning publishing and events company with 8 members of staff. It has a number of products and services for the private wealth management industry including awards, editorial, in person networking and mentoring events, the Forum for debates by thought leaders, and a user ratings directory Leaders List.
Paternity Leave Campaign
Citywealth, now celebrating its 20th year, has always championed women in wealth and continues to do so.
This year, after talks with the Citywealth NEXTGEN clubs (The Tomorrow Club and the Wealth Professionals Club), we take up the issue of Paternity Leave, to ensure the next gen support women in their careers. We want men to take paternity time without guilt or fear of career damage. We hope the industry will support us in this endeavour.
