UBP

since 1969
  • 1,001-5,000 employees
  • Banking

UBP

Union Bancaire Privée is a family-owned company, driven by an entrepreneurial vision, innovation and independence. UBP is one of the most strongly-capitalised private banks.

As an asset-management specialist, UBP is committed to providing innovative investment solutions suited to the new market environment, with the highest levels of service quality and transparency. The Bank strives for performance and the preservation of capital, and develops innovative, traditional and alternative product ranges for both private and institutional clients.

Expertise

Asset Management, Wealth Management, Private Banking, Asset allocation, Investment Advisory, Fund of Hedge Funds, Funds Advisory, Equities, Fixed Income, Forex, Structured Products, and Emerging Markets.

“Negative interest rates have hardly any effect on the Swiss franc.”
  • 1 day ago

The currency expert at the Swiss private bank Union Bancaire Privée expects the dollar to weaken further, takes a dim view of negative interest rates, and is taking advantage of low market volatility.

UBP Weekly View - Earnings season kicks off
  • 2 days ago

Investors have been wary of circular AI investments, stretched equity valuations, the threat of the trade war escalating, and the ripple effects of a prolonged US government shutdown, which itself...

Building Bridges: What’s next for sustainable finance?
  • 6 days ago

Over 2,000 participants joined Switzerland’s largest sustainable finance gathering, which was held in Geneva from 30 September to 2 October. UBP was proud to continue its long-standing support as a...

UBP House View - October 2025
  • 9 days ago

Equities are priced to perfection, yet we remain constructive but cautious, while staying upbeat on gold, where we have raised our conviction rating to 5/5.

UBP Weekly View - US shutdown delays labour data
  • 9 days ago

The US government shutdown, which began on 1 October, has delayed the release of the closely watched non-farm payrolls report. Other economic data published last week were downbeat, reinforcing our...

From piano sonatas to private banking: How Teresa Lee’s journey shapes UBP’s Asian ambitions
  • 12 days ago

From the resurgence of Switzerland as a wealth hub, the value of global diversification, and the personal journey that shaped Teresa Lee's leadership philosophy.

Swim4Hope: A bracing experience for a good cause
  • 13 days ago

This summer, some intrepid volunteers in Zurich and Geneva braved a bout of rather arduous conditions to jump in their respective lakes for a charity swim called Swim4Lémanhope to raise funds for L...

Leadership and growth: UBP's drivers in the EAM market
  • 14 days ago

Union Bancaire Privée (UBP) is a leading partner for external asset managers (EAMs). With decades of experience working alongside EAMs, UBP stands out for its expertise and long-standing commitment...

UBP Weekly View - Markets brace for US labour report
  • 16 days ago

Divergent remarks from Federal Reserve members combined with US macroeconomic data that was generally resilient have weighed on optimism for future rate cuts. Attention now turns to this week’s lab...