Chips: Moore spending
Middle East hostilities are intensifying; not one, but two maritime chokepoints are supposedly closed, and Brent crude has hit the psychologically threatening $100/bbl level once again.
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We complement our investing solutions with the full range of private banking services. From everyday banking and liquidity management to tailored financing solutions, our offering is designed to support your wider financial goals.
Banking services
As a full-service private bank, we provide a comprehensive suite of banking services, including current and deposit accounts, credit cards and digital banking solutions. Together, they provide a convenient and secure foundation for managing your financial affairs.
Lombard and real estate loans
Financing can play an important role in a broader wealth strategy. From Lombard lending to real estate financing, we provide tailored credit solutions that offer flexibility while remaining aligned with your long-term financial objectives.
What banking services do you offer?
We offer a comprehensive range of banking services, including current accounts, deposit accounts, payment processing, credit cards, e-banking, securities custody, safe deposit facilities and execution services for securities and derivatives.
What are the requirements for a mortgage?
Residential mortgage financing is available to existing clients in selected jurisdictions, including Switzerland, France and the United Kingdom. Eligibility is determined through an individual assessment. We would be delighted to discuss your circumstances in more detail and identify the most appropriate solution for you.
What is a Lombard loan, and when might it be useful?
A Lombard loan is a flexible way to borrow money using your investment portfolio as collateral. It gives you access to cash without having to sell your investments, allowing you to cover personal or business expenses while keeping your assets invested. Common situations include financing a property purchase, covering a temporary liquidity need, funding a business opportunity or meeting a large personal expense.
What e-banking features do you provide?
Our digital banking platform provides a complete overview of your finances in one place. You can view all your accounts, portfolios, and transaction history, monitor the performance of your investments, pay bills and transfer money between your accounts. The platform gives you convenient, secure access to your banking and investment services anytime and anywhere.
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