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While geopolitical uncertainties and a turbulent market environment dampened client activity in 2022, the move by central banks to increase interest rates generated positive momentum. In this environment, LGT continued to be a stable partner enjoying the trust of both existing and new...

The LGT Young Soloists have already been guests at the Elbphilharmonie Hamburg in the past. Last Tuesday evening's performance, however, was something special. For the first time, the concert took place in close cooperation with the new LGT office in Hamburg, that was opened in October 2022.

Prince Karl I was one of the first members of the Princely Family to become an art collector. At the beginning of the 17th century, he was a "palatine" to Emperor Rudolf II at the government's seat in Prague. One of his responsibilities in this capacity was the imperial art collections...

The high-quality UK and Jersey-based discretionary fund management business that LGT has agreed to acquire from abrdn, encompasses a profitable and long standing portfolio of high-net-worth clients and charities. Upon closing of the transaction, LGT Wealth Management, the UK-based wealth...

WealthBriefing, a renowned industry publication, awarded LGT two accolades at the ninth annual ceremony of wealth managers in the MENA region. LGT Middle East was named the best pure play private bank as well as the best private bank philanthropy offering this week. The awards, judged by a...

Who is an expert on megatrends? Which private banks have the ability to think long term and look beyond just the next two years? And how good are the investment proposals they develop on that basis? These were some of the key questions in this year’s TOPS 2023 private banking review conducted...

LGT will once again have a private banking office in Germany. The corresponding approvals have been obtained from the authorities. In Hamburg a highly successful team of about 15 people under the leadership of Torsten Hein and Jörg Finck is starting to build the business in northern...

The first half of 2022 was exceptionally challenging due to the geopolitical and economic uncertainties in international financial markets, which was also reflected in the generally subdued level of client activity. LGT thus focused on its service to clients, sustainable investment solutions...

LGT has significantly expanded its sustainability efforts in recent years. By 2030, it aims to achieve net zero in its operations and its investments. With a view to increasing sustainability in portfolios, the private bank also focuses on transparency and active advice when serving its clients.

Following the successful development of LGT's private banking activities from CHF 108 billion in assets under management (AuM) in 2016 to CHF 207 billion in 2021, the new regional EMEA structure will help LGT Private Banking manage further profitable growth more effectively. Region EMEA (excl.