Union Bancaire Privée
Leading Swiss private bank specializing in wealth management.
Last updated August 31, 2026
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Overview
Union Bancaire Privée (UBP) is a Swiss private bank headquartered in Geneva, founded by Edgar de Picciotto in 1969. It focuses on wealth management, asset management, and investment advisory services for high-net-worth clients, with operations in major financial centers worldwide.
Products and positioning
High-end private bank, focusing on long-term client relationships and prudent investment strategies.
Product categories. Private banking services · Asset management · Investment advisory · Wealth planning · Private banking · Wealth management · Investment-related financial services · Financial services for individuals and families
Recent events
- 2025
Union Bancaire Privée completes acquisition of SG Kleinwort Hambros[1]
M&A
Union Bancaire Privée completed its acquisition of SG Kleinwort Hambros on 1 April 2025. The business was renamed Union Bancaire Privée (UK) Limited from that date.
- 2020
Mouhammed Choukeir appointed chief executive of Kleinwort Hambros[1]
Leadership change
Mouhammed Choukeir was appointed chief executive officer of the private-banking business in April 2020.
- 2016
Société Générale combines Kleinwort Benson and SG Hambros[1]
M&A
Société Générale merged Kleinwort Benson with its existing SG Hambros private-banking subsidiary, creating the Kleinwort Hambros business.
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