Our Strategy

We pursue a client-focused integrated bank strategy, focusing on complex client needs and value-adding businesses, leveraging the global expertise of our three divisions, Private Banking, Investment Banking and Asset Management.

Industry Trends and Competition

In 2008, the financial services industry was shaken by the most severe global financial crisis in recent history. We nevertheless believe that the current market environment provides opportunities for well capitalized and flexible market participants.

Accelerated Implementation of Our Integrated Strategy

Following an assessment of the longer-term implications of the financial crisis, we announced strategic measures to accelerate the implementation of our client-focused integrated bank strategy.

Divisional Strategies

Collaboration between our three businesses areas Private Banking, Investment Banking and Asset Management provides a source of stable, high-margin revenues.