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Union Bancaire Privée, UBP SA (“UBP”) announced today a partnership with independent family group Rothschild & Co, which offers solutions in global advisory, wealth & asset management, and merchant banking.

UBP announced today that its Singapore branch, Union Bancaire Privée, UBP SA Singapore Branch (UBP Singapore), has received regulatory approval from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) for a wholesale bank license. UBP Singapore expects to commence operations as a wholesale bank from 1 April 2019.

Union Bancaire Privée announces a net profit of CHF 202.4 million, and net asset inflows of more than 5%

Union Bancaire Privée has announced a new addition to its equity product range with the launch of a Positive Impact Equity strategy. This reflects the Bank’s commitment to responsible investment and addresses the growing client demand for investment solutions that combine ethical aspects with performance.

Net profit at the end of June 2018 rose to CHF 115.3 million, up 5.3% from CHF 109.5 million from the same period in 2017. The operating result of CHF 147.4 million, compared with CHF 133.9 million a year earlier, represents an increase of 10.1% (+ CHF 13.5 million). Assets under management reached CHF 128.4 billion thanks to net inflows of CHF 2.7 billion.

Union Bancaire Privée, UBP SA (UBP) has announced that it has agreed to acquire ACPI Investments Limited (ACPI), an independent London-based investment management company, and the activities of ACPI IM Limited in Jersey. The transaction is subject to the approval of the relevant regulatory bodies, and is expected to complete during the fourth quarter of 2018.

UBP announced today that it is further expanding its euro fixed-income offering with the launch of a new investment-grade strategy.

Union Bancaire Privée (“UBP”) has announced the appointment of Deepak Soni as CEO of UBP Investment Advisors SA (“UBP IAS”) with effect from 1 June 2018.

UBP SA is launching a new equity arbitrage strategy on its alternative UCITS platform in partnership with London-based alternative investment manager Cheyne Capital Management (UK) LLP (“Cheyne Capital”). This is the fourth addition to UBP’s alternative UCITS platform, which now has close to CHF 700 million in assets under management.

Union Bancaire Privée, UBP SA (UBP) and Carnegie Investment Bank AB (publ) have announced today that they have entered into an agreement whereby Union Bancaire Privée (Europe) S.A. will acquire Banque Carnegie Luxembourg S.A. (BCL). The transaction is subject to the approval of the relevant regulatory bodies, and is expected to complete during the fourth quarter of 2018.

UBP has announced a new addition to its emerging market fixed income product range with the launch of a new offering which reflects a strengthening in UBP’s approach to responsible investing and a commitment to further developing its environmental, social and governance (ESG) capabilities.

Union Bancaire Privée (UBP) has announced the appointment of Adrian Künzi as CEO of its Zurich branch and Head of the Northern Europe Region within the Private Banking division, as of 1 March 2018.

Union Bancaire Privée (UBP) has announced the appointment of Thierry Garde as Site Manager of its Monaco branch as of 1 February 2018.

Full-year 2017 net profit was CHF 220.4 million, up 25% or CHF 44 million compared to the 2016 figure of CHF 176.4 million. The cost/income ratio improved to 64.1% compared with 67.9% in 2016, reflecting the Group’s strong earnings. Assets under management reached CHF 125.3 billion, a rise of 5.9% on 2016 (CHF 118.3 billion).

UBP has announced a new addition to its emerging market fixed income capabilities with the launch of a new offering – Emerging Market Sovereign Bond.