SpainBanca MarchHeadquartered in the idyllic capital of Mallorca, Spain’s Banca March has a long history of private banking dating back to 1926. It is now the largest independent bank in the Balearic Islands, and has offices across Spain and in London. In 2010-11, it was widely praised for coming top in the EU’s banking stress test exercises.
SlovakiaPrivatbankaBy understanding that the very essence of retail banking is in recognising and respecting the values of each individual client, Privatbanka has become one of the foremost names in Slovakian financial services. The bank is well equipped to guide even the most unfamiliar investors in how best to utilise their assets.
San MarinoBanca CIS – Credito Industriale SammarineseA cornerstone of banking in San Marino, Banca CIS is now into its fourth decade, and continues to grow at an exceptional pace. Although small in size, the bank has a focused, driven, and talented workforce servicing a variety of client needs and private offerings across the region, and that has been enough to elevate it to the forefront of banking in the area.
QatarQNBProviding tailor-made financial services to a substantial client list, QNB’s history is rich and successful. The bank offers a number of funds in which to invest, while providing an advisory service on portfolio management to high-end clients. QNB has roots in commercial banking, but has successfully transitioned to the Qatari private market.
PeruJPMorganAlthough JPMorgan’s experience in the Latin American region stretches back decades, the bank’s private banking operations in Peru are still relatively fresh. The bank ensures that it keeps its clients’ best interests front and centre in all that it does, and delivers outstanding results across the board.
RussiaUralsibAmong the first to offer private banking in Russia, Uralsib provides wealth management services to high-net-worth individuals with at least $1m to allocate in financial instruments. Its individual wealth management strategies offer a full range of private banking products, including investment services, tax and legal consulting and a ‘lifestyle’ programme.
PortugalBanco L.J. CarregosaBanco Carregosa’s private banking arm offers the high quality service tailored to each of its client’s particular requirements, as part of the bank’s broader aim to form long-lasting relationships with customers. Choosing not to abide by a traditional branch network, Banco Carregosa instead brings the bank to the client.
OmanBank MuscatWith a strong presence in corporate, retail, investment and private banking, Bank Muscat is Oman’s leading financial services provider. It has the country’s largest network of branches, as well as international operations that stretch to Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and the UAE. The bank is among the most highly thought of for private banking in Oman.
NetherlandsINGA bank that provides the cornerstone for both the sector and the market, ING’s global operations have been much lauded over the years. The bank that others imitate in modern finance, ING’s private operations have unsurprisingly become a leading light in private banking. The firm’s private banking branch network continues to grow.
MyanmarAYA BankEstablished in 2010, Ayeyarwady Bank (AYA Bank) is one of the country’s leading private banking institutions. An investment and development bank, it has been instrumental in helping to provide Myanmar with a robust, modern and internationally recognised financial service that is helping to transform the whole country.
LiechtensteinKaiser PartnerWith roots stretching back to 1931, Kaiser Partner is a select wealth management and private banking institution based in Liechtenstein, which specialises in providing financial services to individuals and families. Privately owned, Kaiser Partner is an impressive operation with over 200 employees, most of whom are dedicated to the family asset business.
KuwaitNBK CapitalFounded in 1952, the National Bank of Kuwait was the country’s first indigenous bank. It has grown to become one of the MENA region’s leading financial institutions, offering a wide range of private banking services. The private banking arm was incorporated in Switzerland in 1984, enjoying the centuries old traditions of the country’s banking industry.
JapanPictet TokyoPictet Tokyo is part of the prestigious Swiss private banking group Pictet Group, and has operated in Japan since 1986. The firm has successfully transferred the strong traditions of Swiss private banking to Japan’s financial services market, offering clients a highly regarded wealth management service.
MexicoBanca MifelOperating since 1993, Mexico’s Banca Mifel is one of the country’s leading private banking institutions. Part of the Banca Mifel group, the bank provides a personalised, long-term financial service to clients. The firm prides itself on developing comprehensive relationships with its clients, offering them a full range of financial products.
LebanonBank AudiBank Audi has formed a number of impressive partnerships over the years in order to provide a greater range and quality of investment solutions for high-net-worth individuals. Bolstered by an impressive network of banking entities, Bank Audi’s capabilities in the private banking space are second-to-none in Lebanon.
