UBP

Est. 1969
1,001-5,000 employees Banking

About 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.

UBP Weekly View - Rate hike fears fade in the US, but French spreads weigh on Europe
  • 05 Oct 2026

Treasury and Bund yields touched multi-year highs before easing back, as weak US payrolls sharply reduced the odds of an October US Federal Reserve rate hike.

Swiss Equities: Stability and Growth in Volatile Markets?
  • 02 Oct 2026

When market leadership rotates: why Swiss equities can be a valuable addition to any equity portfolio

Navigating the new Real Estate cycle
  • 01 Oct 2026

Since 2022 and the end of the ultra-low interest rate environment in Europe, the real estate sector has undergone a significant repricing. Yields have risen sharply, while transaction volumes and a...

Apprenticeships: Growing and training young talents
  • 23 Sep 2026

Switzerland's apprenticeship model delivers benefits on both sides of the desk. For young people, it offers a high-quality start to a career with real responsibility and recognised qualifications....

How AI conquered the bond markets
  • 22 Sep 2026

In 2026, the five hyperscalers (Microsoft, Amazon, Alphabet, Meta and Oracle) will spend around USD 820 billion in capex

UBP Weekly View - Fed raises rates; oil and yields set the tone
  • 21 Sep 2026

The Fed raised its interest rates by 25 basis points (bps) to 3.75-4.00%

The power of a shared experience: Exclusive ballet event
  • 15 Sep 2026

As promised, lead ballet dancer Steven McRae came back to Lausanne with a star-studded cast of dancers and musicians a year after the first Ballet Sauvage, a unique and breath-taking open-air perfo...

UBP Weekly View - Central banks move to tighten policies as inflation rises
  • 14 Sep 2026

Oil's surge past USD 100 a barrel amid escalating Middle East conflict drove sell-offs in bonds and equities

2026 US midterm elections
  • 11 Sep 2026

US President Trump's approval rating is among the lowest for a sitting president in post-WWII history, leaving 80% probability that the US House will shift to Democratic control.

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