Arab Bank (Switzerland)

Established in 1962, Arab Bank (Switzerland) is a private investment firm specializing in wealth management and private equity investments. As a sister company of Arab Bank plc, it leverages a vast network of branches across the Arab world and major financial centers globally. The firm offers a range of services, including private banking, financial planning, trust services, and real estate mortgages. It also provides investment advisory services dedicated to high-net-worth clients and institutions such as family offices. The investment management team specializes in wealth management for private and institutional clients on a mandate basis, offering customized investment solutions underpinned by the bank’s research-based investment process. These solutions cover a wide range of asset classes, such as international bonds, international stocks, commodities, and alternative investments. The discretionary mandates include classic, specific, absolute return, and Islamic-oriented mandates. In 2024, Arab Bank (Switzerland) expanded its wealth management and private banking services by acquiring a majority stake in Swiss Bank ONE through a merger agreement with Banque Gonet & Cie SA. This strategic move aims to enhance the bank's growth in Switzerland and strengthen its position in the Swiss wealth management industry. The bank is supervised by the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) and is subject to all Swiss banking laws, rules, and regulations. With approximately 19,316 shareholders, mainly from the Middle East, Arab Bank (Switzerland) maintains a strong capital base, well above the standards set by Swiss and international monetary supervisory bodies. The firm is committed to fostering connections between the Arab and Western business worlds, promoting resilience and success for entrepreneurs and business leaders across various sectors.

High-net-worth individuals, Family offices, Institutional clients, Interest in private equity and venture capital opportunities, Preference for investments in Switzerland and the Middle East, Alignment with the bank's strategic focus areas, Commitment to long-term investment horizons, Ability to meet regulatory and compliance standards, Willingness to engage in collaborative investment strategies