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As global wealth management becomes more complex, external asset managers (EAMs) are operating under increasing pressure to deliver performance, manage costs, and differentiate their propositions.

London, 19th February 2026 - Union Bancaire Privée (“UBP”) has appointed Peter Kinsella as Head of Investment Services, UK, as it continues to strengthen its investment platform.

What does the future hold for Swiss asset management? Nicolas Faller, UBP's Co-CEO Asset Management, highlights the importance of specialisation, strategic acquisitions, and embracing AI to stay ahead in a competitive market.

Union Bancaire Privée, UBP SA (“UBP”), one of the world’s largest family-owned private banks headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, announces the appointment of Fahd Iqbal as Head of Investment Services, Dubai, alongside the appointments of Joy Chammas and Mohammed Zaheer as Market Heads, Middle East, with immediate effect.

Twelve Securis is pleased to announce the continuation and further strengthening of its cooperation with Union Bancaire Privée (UBP) through the launch of a newly developed ILS fund.

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Union Bancaire Privée, UBP SA (“UBP”), one of the world’s largest family-owned private banks headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, has officially opened an office in Riyadh, marking a key milestone in the Bank’s long-term regional growth strategy and deepening its commitment to the Saudi market.

Global professional services provider, JTC, and Union Bancaire Privée, UBP SA (“UBP”), a leading Swiss wealth and asset manager, are pleased to announce the completion of the sale of Kleinwort Hambros Trust Company (CI) Limited and its subsidiaries ("KHT"), to JTC. The transaction, initially announced on 31 July 2025, was finalised as planned and on schedule.

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.

Events in the Middle East have highlighted a profound shift in market dynamics. The very nature of volatility appears to be changing, requiring management strategies to adapt.

Nicolas Faller, Co-CEO of UBP Asset Management, which oversees EUR 34 billion in AUM, expresses confidence in a swift resolution to the conflict with Iran.

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.

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The Swiss franc is once again confirming its status as a major reserve currency, one that is particularly significant at a time when instability in the Middle East is causing major turbulence in global geopolitics. However, the franc’s secular strength has a downside.

Electricity demand is growing after years of stagnation, driven by electrification, reindustrialisation, and artificial intelligence, which are outpacing infrastructure expansion. 

Over the past decade, the Middle East has evolved from a region primarily associated with energy resources into a sophisticated hub for global capital and private investment.

Solid – but not overheated – growth could create fertile ground for carry-focused fixed income strategies in 2026.

Backed by solid fundamentals, competitive yields and increased economic resilience in issuing countries, emerging market debt now appears to be an attractive investment opportunity.