ChinaBank of ChinaOne of the five biggest state-owned commercial banks in China, Bank of China was founded in 1912 and is the country’s oldest bank still in operation. The fifth-largest bank in the world in terms of market capitalisation, Bank of China plays an integral role in the country’s economy, providing retail clients with extensive banking services.
CameroonCitibankProviding commercial banking services to Cameroon’s growing population since 1997, Citibank is known for its strong focus on local firms, institutions and international parties. Betting on technology, Citibank provides one of the most financially inclusive mobile banking services in the country, and has seen its finances grow strongly in recent years.
BahrainAl Salam Bank BahrainBahrain’s leading sharia-compliant retail bank offers a variety of services for the middle-income bracket. A relative newcomer to the industry – Al Salam Bank was founded as recently as 2006 – the bank has employed resources well in order to create a sustainable advantage and put itself ahead of its competitors.
AlgeriaAl Salam Bank AlgeriaAl Salam Bank offers a comprehensive and innovative range of sharia-compliant retail banking products and services. Underpinned by unparalleled financial expertise and a wealth of experience in complex local markets, the bank’s offerings represent the perfect fix for those seeking retail banking solutions in Algeria.
US (West)Bank of the WestWith more than 700 commercial and retail banking locations across the US, Bank of the West is a financially strong, well-capitalised FDIC-insured bank that clients have trusted for over 135 years. Part of the BNP Paribas Group, its wealth management and private banking services are centred on relationship management, ensuring tailored solutions for its clients.
SwitzerlandJulius BaerA name synonymous with the very nature of modern banking, Julius Baer is the standard setter in private client services in Switzerland. The firm’s client relations focus on delivering to perfected risk profiles for individual clients, building long-term solutions with short-term planning and sound investment advice..
South AfricaStandard BankSouth Africa’s Standard Bank is one of the country’s largest financial services groups, with operations stretching to 32 countries across the globe. It has a particular focus on Africa, with presence in 19 countries. The firm’s private banking arm offers discreet and proactive financial solutions to its many clients.
UAEFalcon Private BankFalcon Private Bank is an exclusive Swiss private bank that specialises in bespoke wealth management solutions for private clients and families. Its clients enjoy the benefits of nearly 50 years of experience in Swiss private banking and the financial strength of its owner IPIC, a world leading sovereign wealth fund owned by the government of Abu Dhabi.
TurkeyYapi Kredi BankVoted by consumers as one of the 10 most valuable brands in Turkey, Yapi Kredi Bank is the fourth-largest private bank in Turkey and the leader in private banking in terms of total assets, branch network and number of customers. Yapi Kredi runs 22 private banking banches, through which it serves 23,000 clients, and manages total assets of over TRY 33bn.
SpainBanca MarchHeadquartered in the idyllic capital of Mallorca, Spain’s Banca March has a long history of private banking dating back to 1926. It is now the largest independent bank in the Balearic Islands, and has offices across Spain and in London. In 2010-11, it was widely praised for coming top in the EU’s banking stress test exercises.
SlovakiaPrivatbankaBy understanding that the very essence of retail banking is in recognising and respecting the values of each individual client, Privatbanka has become one of the foremost names in Slovakian financial services. The bank is well equipped to guide even the most unfamiliar investors in how best to utilise their assets.
San MarinoBanca CIS – Credito Industriale SammarineseA cornerstone of banking in San Marino, Banca CIS is now into its fourth decade, and continues to grow at an exceptional pace. Although small in size, the bank has a focused, driven, and talented workforce servicing a variety of client needs and private offerings across the region, and that has been enough to elevate it to the forefront of banking in the area.
QatarQNBProviding tailor-made financial services to a substantial client list, QNB’s history is rich and successful. The bank offers a number of funds in which to invest, while providing an advisory service on portfolio management to high-end clients. QNB has roots in commercial banking, but has successfully transitioned to the Qatari private market.
PeruJPMorganAlthough JPMorgan’s experience in the Latin American region stretches back decades, the bank’s private banking operations in Peru are still relatively fresh. The bank ensures that it keeps its clients’ best interests front and centre in all that it does, and delivers outstanding results across the board.
RussiaUralsibAmong the first to offer private banking in Russia, Uralsib provides wealth management services to high-net-worth individuals with at least $1m to allocate in financial instruments. Its individual wealth management strategies offer a full range of private banking products, including investment services, tax and legal consulting and a ‘lifestyle’ programme.
