Is Vontobel a private bank?

Vontobel Holding AG is a Swiss private banking and investment management group headquartered in Zurich. Established in 1924, as of August 2021, Vontobel has over 2,000 employees across 26 worldwide locations.

Who are Vontobel?

Vontobel aims to be the leading investment partner for financial intermediaries in Switzerland, Germany and Asia, combining technology, investment solutions and Swiss custody and execution services.

Is Vontobel an investment bank?

Vontobel Investment Banking is one of Vontobel’s three divisions – together with Private Banking and Asset Management – whose mission is to protect and build the wealth clients have entrusted to them over the long term.

What are the biggest banks in Switzerland?

UBS and Credit Suisse are the two largest banks in Switzerland, accounting for more than 50% of total deposits in the country. The Swiss banking system comprises of: Big banks.

Why is Swiss bank so special?

The main benefits of Swiss bank accounts include low levels of financial risk and high levels of privacy. Swiss law prevents the bank from disclosing any information regarding an account (even its existence) without the depositor’s permission, except in cases where severe criminal activity is suspected.

Can a UK citizen open a Swiss bank account?

Swiss banks are happy to have foreign residents as customers. You can hold an account in Swiss francs or in a range of other world currencies. Each bank will set the minimum deposit amount for opening the account, so you will need to find a bank that will accept the amount of funds you have.

What is the safest Swiss bank?

Credit Suisse is one of the safest Swiss banks and has branches in 50 countries worldwide. It was founded in 1856, and its headquarters are in Zurich.

Can anyone open a Swiss bank account?

Yes. Any adult U.S. citizen is legally allowed to open a Swiss bank account. However, you can’t do that anonymously. Even though there aren’t taxes for accounts in Switzerland, American citizens must report their Swiss bank accounts to the Internal Revenue Service.