Tailored solutions for each and every client
We are dedicated to managing the wealth of clients with a net worth of at least 1 million euros. Our value is based on expertise built up over more than a century, enabling us to offer a comprehensive and bespoke private banking service.
We are present on the main financial markets
The international dimension and know-how of our teams enable us to devise sophisticated solutions, so that our clients can make the most of the advantages of the main financial centres. We offer our clients the possibility of investing in a range of business sectors, currencies and geographical zones in the most favourable conditions, and of seizing opportunities when they arise. That is why we are present in 23 countries, primarily in Europe and Asia.
Our know-how is acknowledged and valued
Preparing to transfer a business or carry out a succession, to transfer professional assets or protect private assets, our clients come to us for the most elaborate techniques developed by our financial engineering teams.
The fact that we belong to one of the leading banking groups in the Euro zone, renowned for its expertise and innovative ability, enables us to offer a high quality private banking service, which combines creativity with sophistication. Furthermore, our open-architecture working mode gives us access to the best services on the market, both inside and outside the Group, to ensure maximum benefit for our clients.
Quick to identify new trends in wealth management and the requirements of private banking clients, the commercial teams of SG Private Banking develop specific offers to meet the needs of a wide variety of clients.
This is why our development effort is particularly focused on "new money" clients (heads of companies, offshore clients, stock option holders, top sportspeople, expatriates, etc.).
Our staff members are always discreet... and extremely competent
Because the management of the assets of our personal and professional clients requires cutting-edge skills and the highest quality of service, only a lasting relationship based on total professionalism can ensure complete satisfaction. Our staff members are therefore careful to build up a climate of confidence and discretion in dealing with our clients, similar to that usually reserved for major institutional clients.
Key points
- Euro 76,9 billion of assets under management at end-2007
- 2,665 staff members in 23 countries
- SG Private Banking is regularly rewarded by its peers and was elected:
Best Private Bank in France and in Luxemburg (Euromoney on 2007)
Best Private Bank for Alternative Investments (Private Banker International 2007)
Best worldwide Private Bank for Structured Products (Euromoney on 2008)
SG Private Banking key dates
1893 Creation of Société Générale Bank & Trust Luxembourg (named at that time Société Générale Alsacienne de Banque)
1903 Société Générale Group develops its activities in Monaco
1926 Development in Switzerland
1967 Hambros Bank expands its private banking and trust operations in Jersey and Guernsey
1997 Creation of the business line SG Private Banking
Launch of SG Private Banking (Asia Pacific) in Singapore and Hong-Kong
1998 Acquisition of Hambros Bank (UK), of Coutts (Bahamas), and of Ruegg Bank (Switzerland)
Creation de SG Hambros Bank & Trust (London, Jersey, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Bahamas) and of SG Ruegg Bank in Switzerland
2001 Acquisition of Bank de Maertelaere (Belgium) and launch of SG Bank de Maertelaere
2002 SG Private Banking establishes new entity through the acquisition of Chase Trust Bank (Japan)
2003 SG Private Banking reinforces its private banking network in Switzerland with the acquisition of a majority stake in Compagnie Bancaire Genève
2005 SG Private Banking spreads its wings further in Asia with operations set up for onshore wealth management business in India
2006 SG Private Banking signs sponsorship agreement with the Unifrance association for the international promotion of French films
2007 SG Hambros grows its business by acquiring ABN AMRO Private Banking London
2007 SG Private Banking to set up in Canada with the acquisition of Canadian Wealth Management
Just as we take every care to build up a personalised relationship with our clients, we attach the greatest importance to the personality of our staff members and the career progress of the talented individuals in our teams.