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Overall, global financial markets performed robustly in 2025, despite periods of heightened volatility amid ongoing geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainty. Against this backdrop, LGT continued to execute its long-term growth strategy in a disciplined manner – it remained focused on reinforcing its established global market positions and effectively leveraging its investment expertise across asset classes to deliver value to its clients. The Group’s total operating income...

The Financial Times publications Professional Wealth Management (PWM) and The Banker hosted their 17th annual Global Private Banking Awards in London yesterday evening. LGT was named Best Private Bank for the Next Generation. "Over the next ten years we will see an unprecedented transfer of wealth around the world", says Olivier de Perregaux, CEO of LGT Private Banking. "This is a deeply personal and emotional journey, during which not only money, but also values, culture and the leadership...

LGT Wealth India has strengthened its private client platform with the appointment of seven senior professionals from Barclays Private Bank, each bringing over two decades of experience across wealth management, banking, investment advisory services. This strategic move underscores LGT Wealth India’s commitment to expanding its presence in the country and enhancing its ability to serve ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) families both locally and globally.

Amid geopolitical challenges and volatile markets, LGT’s total operating income increased 10 % to CHF 1.42 billion in the first half of 2025, compared with the same period in 2024. Income from services – by far LGT’s largest revenue stream – rose 10 % on the back of higher client activity, while net interest income declined 17 %. Income from trading activities and other operat-ing income grew 35 %, mainly driven by increased foreign exchange transactions. Business and office expenses...

Euromoney's Global Private Banking Awards 2025 were held yesterday in London. For over 20 years, the leading business and finance magazine has reviewed and ranked the world's top private banking and wealth management firms based on their client service, product development and innovation. This year, LGT enjoyed another outstanding performance, taking home a total of 12 awards. In the Best Pure Play/Boutique Private Bank category, LGT secured first place globally, as well as for Western...