21.10.2024
Alternatives’ comeback: strategic allocations to hedge funds
Explore how alternative investments – especially hedge funds – are paving the way for diversified, stable returns amid market volatility.
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22.10.2024
The Swiss touch retains its value
Lately, several commentators have suggested that Switzerland’s dominance in global wealth management, particularly in Asia, is fading. But is this narrative accurate?
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18.10.2024
Biodiversity COP16: Turning the talk into the walk
Ahead of COP16, the UBP Biodiversity Committee met in the David Attenborough Building in Cambridge to discuss expectations of the event with their two partner organisations, the Cambridge Conservation Initiative (CCI) and the Peace Parks Foundation.
15.10.2024
Selective growth through uncompromising quality of service
At Union Bancaire Privée (UBP), External Asset Managers (EAMs) represent around CHF 20 billion in assets under management (AuM), and so the service and support it provides to EAMs is an important part of UBP’s business. We spoke about UBP’s EAM business in Switzerland with those that lead it.
14.10.2024
The potential influence of US elections on markets
As the US elections loom large on the horizon, investors are bracing for market turbulence.
11.10.2024
What the new rate-cutting cycle means for asset classes
Several central banks, including the Federal Reserve, Bank of England, and European Central Bank, have ushered in a new era of rate-cutting, signalling the end to their fight against inflation. But what does this easing cycle mean for asset classes?
10.10.2024
UBP House View - October 2024
The global economy is becoming more fragmented, creating a complex landscape for investors and policymakers. Geopolitical events, such as the US elections, the Ukraine-Russia war, and heightened tensions in the Middle East, are amplifying market uncertainties. In response, we have raised our conviction on gold from 3/5 to 4/5.
03.10.2024
The Fed pivot: What are the implications for private market investors?
The Fed’s long-awaited rate cut in September marks the start of a new easing cycle. With the end of the higher-for-longer narrative, investor expectations have shifted, prompting portfolio adjustments and risk premia arbitrage.
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The size and the structure of our organisation enable prompt and fully-informed decision-making. We continuously demonstrate our ability to act quickly and seize opportunities, and this agility benefits not only our clients, but also serves our own vision for growth.
Since
1969
Founded by Edgar de Picciotto
150.8
Assets under management (in CHF billions)
27.2%
Tier 1 ratio
Working at UBP
Union Bancaire Privée is always seeking to recruit talented, dynamic and motivated individuals in order to meet the growing needs of its business.
UBP Geneva
Geneva is the seat from which Union Bancaire Privée (UBP) has been developing since 1969, to become one of the biggest family-owned private banks in the world. UBP’s headquarters, right in the centre of Geneva, are the largest of UBP’s sites worldwide. The head office is also one of the eleven booking centres the Group has spread across the world’s financial and economic hubs. Our experienced wealth management professionals working out of Geneva provide both private and institutional clients with high-quality, specialised services.
UBP Zurich
The Zurich branch of Union Bancaire Privée, UBP SA (UBP) is the second-largest office of the Group’s global network with CHF 22 billion in assets under management. At its prime Bahnhofstrasse 1 location, UBP Zurich employs over 230 staff (as at 31.12.2022) providing private banking and asset management services for private and institutional clients. UBP Zurich works closely with the Group’s fourteen investment offices across the globe.
UBP London
UBP’s London branch opened in 1991 and provides both asset and wealth management services. Located in the central area of Marylebone, UBP London employs over 130 staff (as at 31 December 2022).
UBP Luxembourg
UBP has been active in Luxembourg since 1971 through its subsidiary Union Bancaire Privée (Europe) S.A. Over the years, Union Bancaire Privée (Europe) S.A. has steadily built up its presence through major acquisitions and solid organic growth to become one of the Top 10 Luxembourg private banks (in total assets). As the Group’s European hub, UBP Luxembourg is fully licensed to carry out its activities in the European Union, which allows our experts to serve our clients in each of the 27 Member States from our headquarters in Luxembourg.
UBP Monaco
Since it was created in 2014 the Monaco branch of Union Bancaire Privée, UBP SA, a Monaco- and French-regulated institution, has steadily built up its offering to become a leader in the Principality. We offer traditional banking products and solutions but stand out among our peers through a range of exclusive services.
UBP Dubai
Union Bancaire Privée (UBP) is a family-owned and truly independent Swiss private bank, which caters to private and institutional clients. Deeply rooted in Switzerland, UBP’s heritage is one of excellence, stability, discretion and professionalism.
Today, UBP manages over CHF 150 billion in assets under management. With a highly specialised professional workforce of 2,094 people, the Bank is present in over 20 locations around the world, and offers its clients 11 different booking centres, including in Geneva, Monaco and Singapore.
UBP Singapore
UBP: A family-owned bank with a legacy of innovation and strong foothold in Asia
