Melbourne Capital Group wins at BMCC Business Excellence Awards 2025

Kuala Lumpur, November 2025 – Melbourne Capital Group is proud to announce that we have been awarded 1st Runner-Up for the SME Excellence Award at the prestigious BMCC (British Malaysian Chamber of Commerce) Business Excellence Awards 2025. Additionally, we were shortlisted and nominated for the Talent Excellence Award, recognising our commitment to developing world-class financial professionals.

BMCC Business Excellence Awards 2025

The BMCC Business Excellence Awards, held at the stunning Sunway Resort Hotel, brought together the finest British and Malaysian companies operating across both markets for an evening of celebration and recognition. The event featured distinguished guests including speakers including the UK's Trade Envoy to Malaysia, George Freeman MP and Malaysia’s Minister of Digital, Dato' Gobind Singh Deo, both of whom delivered inspiring speeches on the importance of UK-Malaysia business collaboration and the critical role that they play in strengthening trade ties between our two nations.

Their words resonated deeply with our mission at Melbourne Capital Group—to bridge UK and Malaysian (and global) markets through excellence in financial services, demonstrating that world-class international-standard advisory can thrive in Asia while contributing meaningfully to both economies.

What This Award Means

Rob Atherton, Head of International Wealth, reflected on the significance of this recognition:

"This award validates our mission to bring British-standard financial planning excellence to Malaysia. As one of the only CII International Professional Partner firms in the region, we're proud to demonstrate that exceptional wealth management—combining cutting-edge technology, rigorous professional qualifications, and truly personalised service, can thrive right here in Kuala Lumpur. This achievement belongs to our entire team whose dedication to professional excellence sets us apart."

Chris Crowe, Director, added:

"Being recognised by the BMCC is particularly meaningful as it reflects our success in bridging UK and Malaysian markets. From our founding in 2021 through navigating the pandemic and our recent strategic growth, we've remained focused on one goal: delivering trusted, holistic financial planning that genuinely serves our clients' unique needs. This award reinforces that our investment in talent development, advanced planning tools like Voyant and Oxford Risk, and our dual-licensed capabilities are making a real difference for the families and businesses we serve."

Since establishing operations in Kuala Lumpur in 2021, Melbourne Capital Group has experienced remarkable growth. What started as a vision to provide British-standard financial planning in Asia has evolved into a thriving firm with approximately 60 full-time staff, offices in Thailand and Penang, and holding licenses from the Australian Financial Services, Securities Commission Malaysia and Labuan Financial Services Authority.  

Our success is built on several key differentiators:

Professional Excellence in Financial Advisory

In 2025, we achieved CII International Professional Partner Status, making us one of the only firms in Malaysia to hold this prestigious accreditation. This ensures our clients receive advice meeting the highest UK professional standards while benefiting from our Malaysian operational base.

All our advisers undergo British standard curriculum training, and we work with a diverse range of global professional bodies including:

• The Chartered Insurance Institute (CII)

• The Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment (CISI)

• The London Institute of Banking and Finance (LIBF)

• Financial Planning Association of Malaysia (FPAM) with the global Certified Financial Planner (CFP) programme

• Malaysian Financial Planning Council (MFPC) for Registered Financial Planner (RFP) and Shariah Registered Financial Planner (SRFP) qualifications

Licensed Under Australian Financial Servies, Securities Commission of Malaysia and Labuan Financial Services Authority

We are authorised by the Australian Financial Services, Securities Commission of Malaysia and Labuan Financial Services Authority. This unique capability allows us to provide both international and domestic wealth management solutions, a distinction that sets us apart in the Malaysian market.

Technology-Driven Financial Planning Solutions

We invest heavily in advanced financial planning technology that delivers superior client outcomes:

• Voyant Cashflow Modelling Tool for sophisticated financial planning and scenario analysis

• Oxford Risk Assessment System for independent, scientifically-backed risk profiling

Award-Winning Track Record

Our commitment to excellence has been consistently recognised across the industry:

2025 International Investment Awards:

• Excellence in Client Service (Winner)

• Excellence in Citizenship Services (Winner)

• Best Emerging Talent – Luke White (Highly Commended)

• Best Emerging Talent – Adam Humphries (Nominated)

• Unsung Hero Award – Rob Atherton (Nominated)

• Company of the Year (Nominated)

2023 International Advisor Best Practice Awards:

• Best Adviser Firm (Winner)

• Excellence in Business Strategy (Winner)

• Excellence in Professional Development (Winner)

We were the only firm in Asia to win awards across multiple categories at the International Advisor Best Practice Awards, positioning us as a recognised leader in delivering British-standard financial services across the region.

This achievement would not be possible without:

• Our incredible team whose professionalism and dedication to excellence drive everything we do

• Our clients who trust us with their financial futures and inspire us to continually raise our standards

• The BMCC for creating a platform that celebrates business excellence and strengthens UK-Malaysia business ties

• Our partners and professional bodies who support our commitment to the highest standards

As we celebrate this milestone, we're more motivated than ever to continue delivering exceptional wealth management solutions that truly make a difference in our clients' lives.