LGT news

The independent institute EUPD Research presented LGT with the ESG Transparency Award 2025. This award recognises the exceptional transparency and quality of LGT's sustainability reporting, highlighting its leading position in sustainable corporate governance. "Transparency is the key to...

Wealth management is a highly specialised field that requires long-standing expertise and in-depth knowledge, as well as a thorough understanding of investors’ needs, risk appetite and objectives. How consistently do banks deliver on the promises they make? Which providers follow a truly...

The 2025 Le Gruyère AOP European Curling Championships begin on Saturday 22 November in Lohja, Finland. The preliminary round will kick things off, with all teams facing each other. The four best teams from each group will then progress to the semi-finals, with the medal matches taking place...

Classical music lovers had something to look forward to this autumn. In November, the LGT Young Soloists toured seven cities in Switzerland and Germany, performing at leading and distinctive venues in both countries. From the innovative BERGSON in Munich to Kleine Tonhalle Zurich, Stadtcasino...

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...

Heinrich Henckel, a highly experienced financial industry executive, will take over as CEO of LGT Wealth Management in the UK. He joined LGT in 2009 and was, as a member of LGT Bank Switzerland’s executive board, initially responsible for the Swiss and European client markets, before serving as...

Starting on 1 January 2026, an experienced team of 12 private banking professionals will begin operations at LGT in Munich. Munich is one of the most important centres for private banking in Germany. "With our new team, we are further expanding our presence in one of Germany’s key financial and...

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...

Now in their fourth year, the Wealth for Good Awards, hosted by the internationally renowned financial publication WealthBriefing, recognise excellence and innovation in the global wealth management industry. LGT impressed the jury once again this year with its holistic offering and proven...

The brochure "Sustainability at LGT 2024" is now available. It reports on concrete progress and long-term goals of LGT's sustainability strategy.