With this acquisition, UBP will increase its assets under management, which stood at CHF 150.8 billion as at 30 June 2024, by more than CHF 25 billion.
Societe Generale Private Banking Suisse and SG Kleinwort Hambros' expertise in the fields of private banking, asset management and wealth planning has long been recognised throughout the industry. It is an ideal complement to UBP's know-how in wealth management solutions for both private and institutional clients. The onboarding of these teams will also contribute to broadening UBP's presence in selected jurisdictions, once the requisite regulatory licences have been granted, including the Channel Islands and Gibraltar.
UBP's CEO, Guy de Picciotto, stated: "We are extremely pleased to onboard skilled and experienced teams, and are looking forward to providing clients with an even broader range of high-quality investment solutions. This acquisition represents a meaningful add-on to UBP's capabilities in Switzerland and reaffirms our long-term commitment to the UK, which will become a new growth engine for the Group."
These transactions, carried out with the support of Caurus Partners, remain subject to the applicable social procedures, the usual conditions precedent, and the approval of the relevant financial and regulatory authorities.
About Union Bancaire Privée (UBP) - www.ubp.com
UBP is one of Switzerland's leading private banks, and is amongst the best-capitalised, with a Tier 1 ratio of 27.2%. The Bank specialises in the field of wealth management for both private and institutional clients. It is based in Geneva and employs 2,117 people in over 20 locations worldwide, and holds CHF 150.8 billion in assets under management (all figures as at 30 June 2024).