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List Of Investment Banks In Switzerland

Published by Gbaf News

Posted on October 31, 2012

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· Last updated: November 14, 2018

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Anker Bank AG
Banca Clariden
Banca Del Gottardo
Banca Del Sempione
Bank Vontobel AG
Banque CIC
Banque Meespierson BGL S.A
Banque Piguet & CIE SA
Banque Syz & Co SA
Corner Banca SA
Credit Suisse
EFG Bank
Finter Bank
Julius Bär & Co. AG
Kany Bank Investment
KBL LTD
LGT Bank SA
Lombard Odier Darier Hentsch & Cie
PKB Private Bank
Privatbank Von Graffenried AG
Sarasin & CIE AG
UBS SA
Union Bancaire Privée, UBP
Wegelin & Co.

Key Takeaways

  • Switzerland hosts a diverse mix of universal, private, and boutique investment banks.
  • Major global players like UBS (after acquiring Credit Suisse) dominate in scale and reach.
  • Boutique private banks such as Julius Baer, Lombard Odier, Pictet, Vontobel, EFG, and Union Bancaire Privée remain prominent.
  • Anker Bank AG and others like Banca del Gottardo have historical relevance but may have evolved or been acquired.
  • The Swiss banking landscape blends global systems importance with traditional family- or privately-owned institutions.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which are the major global investment banks in Switzerland?
UBS is the largest, especially after acquiring Credit Suisse in 2023, and operates a full-service investment banking division globally.
What are some key private or boutique investment banks in Switzerland?
Banks like Julius Baer, Lombard Odier, Pictet, Vontobel, EFG International, and Union Bancaire Privée are notable private or boutique firms.
Have some listed banks been acquired or merged?
Yes—for example, Credit Suisse absorbed Clariden Leu in 2012, and UBS acquired Credit Suisse in 2023. Banca del Gottardo was taken over by BSI in 2008.

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