IMAP launches 2026 Managed Account Awards

The Institute of Managed Accounts Professionals (IMAP) has called for nominations for its 2026 Managed Account Awards.
The awards, which have been running for nearly a decade, are designed to encourage best practice amongst investment managers and licensees.
IMAP chair, Toby Potter said the awards will be judged by a panel of experienced investment professionals with a thorough understanding of the sector.
“They understand the portfolio construction and investment selection process through their experience on investment committees, in running managed account and fund portfolios and through their hands on involvement in the development of managed account portfolios,” Potter said.
The awards entail 10 categories including specific asset classes, Innovation, Responsible Investing, Retirement Portfolios, Licensee Managed Account portfolios and a Boutique Licensee Managed Account Portfolio Award.
The categories are:
Specialist Categories
- Innovation
- Responsible Investing Portfolio
- Licensee Managed Account Portfolios
- Boutique Licensee Managed Account Portfolios
- Retirement Portfolios
Investment Asset Classes
- Australian Equities
- Australian Equities Small Cap
- Fixed Interest
- International Equities
- Multi Asset









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