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Our Private-Market Solutions

As a leading private bank, we bring private-market solutions to wealth management clients across the globe. 

What are private markets?

“Private markets” refers to investments that are not available on public exchanges and that are unlisted. These markets encompass a wide variety of assets spread across various asset classes, such as real estate, private equity, infrastructure and private debt. Due to their nature, private markets represent a much broader investment universe than public markets, and thus offer a wider net to capture long-term opportunities.


All types of private market asset classes are in scope for private investment with UBP:

Private Equity

This asset class invests in private companies with the goal of helping them grow and increase profits, before exiting at a higher value.

  • Healthcare
  • New technologies
  • Consumer goods
  • Sports
  • Music industry
  • Agricultural production

Private Debt

Involves lending to private companies in order to finance their growth. This segment often provides higher returns than traditional bonds.

  • Real estate developments
  • New technologies
  • Factoring
  • Professional services
  • Infrastructure

Private Real Estate

Investing in real estate means buying properties directly, or through portfolios or private real estate funds.
 

  • Commercial real estate
  • Retail parks
  • Food and beverage locations

Private Infrastructure

Injecting capital into infrastructure projects which are essential to society.

 

  • Data centres
  • Motorways
  • Airports
  • Energy transition
  • Student housing
  • Government real estate

What can private clients expect from investing in private markets with UBP?

At UBP, we take the time to really understand our clients’ needs and investment goals. We partner with our clients to build strategic solutions that meet their expectations, with the aim of preserving, growing and protecting wealth. 

  • Exclusive access through proprietary origination across all service lines
  • Top-down research allows us to provide curated opportunities that are driven by structural tailwinds
  • UBP combines thorough due diligence with deep industry expertise
  • A team of dedicated in-house professionals provides ongoing investment monitoring
  • The team engages managers actively, allowing strategic exits or follow-up investments to be considered
  • Long-term macroeconomic conviction drives investment origination efforts
  • Discover under-the-radar opportunities that demonstrate compelling performance prospects
  • Downside protection and risk mitigation are always prioritised

Private Market managed solutions

We manage all aspects of your private market allocation.

  1. Strategic, tactical allocation for optimal deployment into private markets
  2. Access to attractive and exclusive funds and co-investments in partnership with top managers and teams specialising in the field
  3. Full suite of client services for investment support and guidance 
  4. Cash flow profiles tailored to your needs 

 

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An outstanding track record and exclusive investments

 

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Quick-service restaurant

Leveraged buyout of a European restaurant chain. Invested in 2018. 

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US Government Properties

A fund specialised in acquiring real estate assets leased to US government agencies. Invested in 2017.

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Cross-over platform of a leading university 

Investment alongside one of the leading European universities in attractive IP-rich companies emerging from their cluster. Invested in 2019.

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Music rights 

Acquisition of portfolios of music rights of legendary and iconic artists working with a key player in the sector with the aim of growing their value through active management. Invested in 2022. 

An international footprint

Choose your base and get an integrated service. 

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 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 (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 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 190 billion in assets under management. With a highly specialised professional workforce of 2,667 people, the Bank is present in over 30 locations around the world.

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 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 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.

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