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Global professional services provider, JTC, and Union Bancaire Privée, UBP SA (“UBP”), a leading Swiss wealth and asset manager, are pleased to announce they have reached an agreement on JTC’s proposed acquisition of Kleinwort Hambros Trust Company (CI) Limited and its subsidiaries (together "KHT"), which are wholly owned subsidiaries of UBP.

Union Bancaire Privée’s client assets rose by more than 11% to CHF 171.7 billion

Union Bancaire Privée, UBP SA (UBP) announces the successful completion of its acquisition of SG Kleinwort Hambros from Societe Generale, marking a significant milestone in the Bank’s international growth strategy.

Union Bancaire Privée increases its group profit to CHF 257.4 million in 2024

As part of its strategy to strengthen its service offerings to independent wealth managers, Union Bancaire Privée, UBP SA (UBP) has decided to join the Wecan Group network as well as the Blockchain Association for Finance.

Union Bancaire Privée (UBP) is pleased to announce the appointment of Teresa Lee as Region Head North Asia and Chief Executive Hong Kong.

Union Bancaire Privée, UBP SA (UBP) and Societe Generale announced today that they have entered into two exclusive agreements whereby UBP will acquire Societe Generale’s Swiss private banking activities (Societe Generale Private Banking Suisse) as well as their UK and Channel Islands wealth management arm (SG Kleinwort Hambros). Both transactions are expected to be completed by the end of the first quarter of 2025. 

Union Bancaire Privée’s net profit rises by 24.6% to CHF 138.1 million

Union Bancaire Privée reports net profit of CHF 223.8 million, up 6.4% year on year.

The rise of artificial intelligence is redrawing the global electricity map

The currency expert at the Swiss private bank Union Bancaire Privée expects the dollar to weaken further, takes a dim view of negative interest rates, and is taking advantage of low market volatility.

From the resurgence of Switzerland as a wealth hub, the value of global diversification, and the personal journey that shaped Teresa Lee's leadership philosophy.

The region’s sovereign wealth funds along with a growing number of institutional investors and family offices, are deploying increasing volumes of capital into private markets.

In September, gold rose to new all-time highs, approaching USD 3,700 per oz. The upward move reflected several factors.

The start of autumn marks a turning point for the Federal Reserve; our rate outlook is shifting accordingly.

The Middle East stands on the cusp of an unprecedented generational wealth transfer, with an estimated US$1 trillion poised to change hands by 2030.

Even the slightest regulatory decision or change in the international environment can affect the availability of financing, access to cash, or the perceived solvency of certain counterparties.

Overly defensive positioning has failed to benefit from fluctuations stemming from tariff tensions.