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Welcome to UBP UK

On 1 April 2025, Kleinwort Hambros became Union Bancaire Privée (UK) Limited. As a pure-play private bank focused exclusively on wealth management and investment solutions, UBP UK combines institutional scale with a boutique, personalised approach to deliver bespoke solutions for private clients and institutions.

UBP has a strong and growing presence in the UK, Channel Islands and Gibraltar with offices in London and other key locations across the country. As its largest hub outside of Switzerland, the UK is a key strategic location, supporting UBP’s commitment to providing clients with flexible wealth management solutions.


Driven by an expertise-led culture, we integrate in-depth knowledge in wealth and asset management to create tailored solutions for our clients. This breadth of expertise ensures we can precisely meet even the most complex financial needs.

As a family-owned and family-managed bank, our client-centric mindset and organisational agility enable quick decision-making in a fast-changing world, always aiming to deliver secure and sustainable growth.

UBP’s international presence spans over 30 locations, offering clients access to worldwide investment opportunities and cross-border wealth planning. Combining global insights with local expertise, we offer clients unparalleled access to diversified solutions and strategies that reflect international trends and local market needs.

Become a client

Our Solutions

Investment Management Services

You can access our investment process and expertise in a way that suits you:

  • Discretionary management services: We construct and then manage a portfolio on your behalf. 
  • Advisory services: For clients who wish to keep control of their investments and benefit from our financial know-how.
  • Execution-only mandates: For clients who prefer to manage their assets independently.
Our Investment Solutions

Wealth & Financial Planning

A comprehensive wealth plan is key to taking care of your wealth for current and future generations. Whether you require a thorough review of your finances or specific advice on a particular aspect of your needs, our wealth planning experts can help.

  • Wealth Accumulation 
  • Financial Protection 
  • Retirement Planning 
  • Estate Planning
  • Wealth Structuring, Family Governance, Philanthropy
Our Wealth & Financial Planning Solutions

Banking Solutions

We offer a range of simple and effective cash solutions and transaction banking services which provide a straightforward way to manage your wealth.

Lending Solutions

We provide lending solutions to support you at every stage of life’s journey, whether you are buying a property, selling a business, downsizing or retiring.

Our Lending Solutions & Central Bank Base Rate

UBP locations in the UK, the Channel Islands and Gibraltar

UBP (UK) - London

UBP has a strong and growing presence in the UK, Channel Islands and Gibraltar with offices in London and other key locations across the region. As its largest hub outside of Switzerland, the UK is a key strategic location, supporting UBP’s commitment to providing clients with flexible wealth management solutions.

UBP London

UBP London branch was established in 1991 and provides asset and wealth management services to private and institutional clients. Driven by an expertise-led culture, we integrate in-depth knowledge in wealth and asset management to create tailored solutions for our clients.

UBP (UK) Edinburgh

UBP has a strong and growing presence in the UK, Channel Islands and Gibraltar with offices in London and other key locations across the region. As its largest hub outside of Switzerland, the UK is a key strategic location, supporting UBP’s commitment to providing clients with flexible wealth management solutions.

UBP (UK) Jersey

UBP has a strong and growing presence in the UK, Channel Islands and Gibraltar with offices in London and other key locations across the region. As its largest hub outside of Switzerland, the UK is a key strategic location, supporting UBP’s commitment to providing clients with flexible wealth management solutions.

UBP (UK) Gibraltar

UBP has a strong and growing presence in the UK, Channel Islands and Gibraltar with offices in London and other key locations across the region. As its largest hub outside of Switzerland, the UK is a key strategic location, supporting UBP’s commitment to providing clients with flexible wealth management solutions.

UBP (UK) Leeds

UBP has a strong and growing presence in the UK, Channel Islands and Gibraltar with offices in London and other key locations across the region. As its largest hub outside of Switzerland, the UK is a key strategic location, supporting UBP’s commitment to providing clients with flexible wealth management solutions.

UBP (UK) Guernsey

UBP has a strong and growing presence in the UK, Channel Islands and Gibraltar with offices in London and other key locations across the region. As its largest hub outside of Switzerland, the UK is a key strategic location, supporting UBP’s commitment to providing clients with flexible wealth management solutions.

UBP (UK) Cambridge

UBP has a strong and growing presence in the UK, Channel Islands and Gibraltar with offices in London and other key locations across the region. As its largest hub outside of Switzerland, the UK is a key strategic location, supporting UBP’s commitment to providing clients with flexible wealth management solutions.

UBP (UK) Newbury

UBP has a strong and growing presence in the UK, Channel Islands and Gibraltar with offices in London and other key locations across the region. As its largest hub outside of Switzerland, the UK is a key strategic location, supporting UBP’s commitment to providing clients with flexible wealth management solutions.

The Management Team

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    Derek Hammond

    Head of Private Banking, Union Bancaire Privée (UK) Limited

08.07.2025

UBP Currency Convictions: Who wins when the USD loses?

The prospect of lower oil prices and possible Fed easing is benign for most G10 currencies.

07.07.2025

UBP House View - July 2025

With summer under way, aligning income generation with long-term growth helps reinforce portfolio resilience. A well-balanced allocation remains essential to navigating the coming months with confidence.

07.07.2025

UBP Weekly View - Brighter earnings outlook for US equities

Investor sentiment in equities was buoyed last week by the passage of the ‘Big Beautiful Bill’, signs of US economic resilience, and hopes of easing trade tensions. US equities remain our preferred sector for the second half of the year, underpinned by stronger earnings growth expectations, a persistently weaker dollar, and significant exposure to the technology sector.

04.07.2025

Navigating the markets in the summer of 2025

Risk appetite for equities holds firm, yet diversification is paramount.

30.06.2025

UBP Weekly View - Risk appetite holds firm

The Israel–Iran ceasefire has eased concerns about energy prices, thus curbing inflation pressures and maintaining the prospect of a rate cut by the Federal Reserve this autumn. Investor sentiment remains strong, notably on the technology sector. However, the unpredictability of geopolitical developments, coupled with the looming 90-day tariff-pause deadline, leads us to maintain a broad diversification across asset classes and regions.

23.06.2025

UBP Weekly View - Volatility mounts on Middle East escalation

Despite the escalating geopolitical tensions between Israel, Iran and the US, equity and bond markets are – for now – not pricing in a worst-case scenario. In this context, a diversified allocation is warranted to contain tail risks and mitigate mounting volatility. Gold continues to serve as a hedge against extreme shocks.

23.06.2025

“Like a fine dining restaurant”: UBP serves up private markets strategy

UBP is taking a three-pronged approach to elevate its private market business as the Swiss bank seeks to deliver a high-quality experience in the increasingly competitive alternatives space, where virtually all private banks are now offering access to differentiated private market investments.

20.06.2025

Israel–Iran: the dawn of a new global risk regime?

Israel’s ‘pre-emptive’ strikes against Iran on 13 June represent a meaningful escalation in what had been Israel’s ongoing battle against primarily Iranian proxies. The conflict has now shifted towards a direct confrontation between the two regional powers in the Middle East.

18.06.2025

Is the dollar losing its lustre?

Peter Kinsella, UBP’s Global Head of FX and Commodity Strategy, discussed the outlook for the USD with Andreas Koenig, Amundi’s Head of Currency Management.

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