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UBP Weekly View - Fragility persists in the Middle East
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14.04.2026

UBP Weekly View - Fragility persists in the Middle East

Following the announcement of a two-week US–Iran ceasefire on Tuesday, 7 April, risk assets were supported by the perception that the worst may have been avoided.

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10.04.2026

Private banks and EAMs: leveraging synergies

The external asset manager (EAM) segment constitutes a significant part of Union Bancaire Privée’s (UBP) business, accounting for around CHF 23 billion of the Bank’s total assets under management as at the end of 2025. We spoke with Sérène El Masri, CEO of UBP Monaco.

About Us

Founded in 1969, as a pure-play private bank specialising in one area of expertise, we manage our clients' wealth for the long term. As one of the most strongly capitalised banks, UBP ranks among Switzerland's wealth management leaders and the world's largest non-listed, family-owned private banks.

184.5

Assets under management (in CHF billions)

23.1%

Tier 1 ratio

Aa2

Moody’s long-term deposit rating

Working at UBP

At Union Bancaire Privée (UBP), we are always looking to recruit talented, motivated candidates to support the continued growth of the wealth and asset management arms of our business. We offer career opportunities across a range of functions and locations, enabling senior and aspiring professionals to develop their skills in a dynamic and international culture.

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UBP's footprint in the UK

With a strong presence in the UK, Union Bancaire Privée (UBP) is one of the largest family-owned, pure-play private banks. We operate offices in London, Jersey, Guernsey and Gibraltar, as well as other key locations in the UK.

As UBP's largest hub outside Switzerland, the UK plays a central role in the Group's strategy. It supports our commitment to delivering flexible, long-term wealth and asset management solutions to private and institutional clients, both in the UK and Internationally.

Swiss excellence, global presence

While we are deeply rooted in our Swiss heritage, our international reach, from Geneva to Hong Kong, enables us to combine global expertise with local know-how to deliver customised solutions to our clients, wherever they are based.

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 (UK) - London

UBP has a strong and growing presence in the UK, Channel Islands and Gibraltar with offices in London and other key locations across the region. As its largest hub outside of Switzerland, the UK is a key strategic location, supporting UBP’s commitment to providing clients with flexible wealth management solutions.

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

UBP Hong Kong

UBP: A family-owned bank with a legacy of innovation and strong foothold in Asia

UBP Portugal

Union Bancaire Privée (Europe) S.A. – Sucursal em Portugal (“UBP Lisbon”), a branch of the Luxembourg subsidiary of Union Bancaire Privée, UBP SA (“UBP”) in Geneva, is located in the heart of Lisbon. It began commercial operations in January 2024 with the aim of offering its clients a more convenient, local service, and to provide immediate support for each client’s individual needs, along with local investment consultancy services.

UBP Frankfurt

In recent years, UBP has successfully laid solid business foundations in Zurich so that we could work with German institutional clients. In an effort to grow this client base, UBP has opened a branch of UBP Asset Management (Europe) S.A in Frankfurt am Main. Located at the heart of the most important financial hub in continental Europe, our Frankfurt office aims to meet the high standards of product and service quality expected by our clients and prospects in Germany. UBP Asset Management (Europe) S.A. is a UCITS management company and alternative investment fund manager; it is supervised by the Luxembourg regulator, the Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF).

UBP Milan

The Milan branch of Union Bancaire Privée (Europe) S.A., a Luxembourg-based subsidiary of Union Bancaire Privée, UBP SA in Geneva, is situated in the heart of Milan’s financial district. It was set up in 2012 as an asset management service provider promoting funds.

UBP (UK) Guernsey

UBP has a strong and growing presence in the UK, Channel Islands and Gibraltar with offices in London and other key locations across the region. As its largest hub outside of Switzerland, the UK is a key strategic location, supporting UBP’s commitment to providing clients with flexible wealth management solutions.

UBP Asset Management (France)

Union Bancaire Gestion Institutionnelle (France) S.A.S. (“UBP Asset Management (France)”) is an investment portfolio management company that has been registered with the French Autorité des marchés financiers (Financial Markets Authority) since 2 September 1998 (registration number 98041). It was created as the French subsidiary of UBP Asset Management (Europe) S.A. and is also affiliated to the French Asset Management Association (AFG). 

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 Shanghai

UBP Investment Management (Shanghai) Limited was set up on 31 December 2014 as a joint venture between a group of experienced investment professionals and Union Bancaire Privée, UBP SA (“UBP”). With registered capital of RMB 30 million (USD 4.9 million), it is a company incorporated with limited liability in China, and was registered as a private investment fund manager with the Asset Management Association of China (AMAC) on 11 March 2015.