MeesPierson: Getting families to give together

Return to UBS tops private banking poll

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Philanthropy is not the first concept one associates with banks, but MeesPierson Asia, part of Fortis Bank, has turned it into an important business, as its placing in Euromoney’s 2004 private banking poll demonstrates. It reflects a commitment that has been long held worldwide, claims Terry Farris, head of philanthropy services at MeesPierson Asia (pictured). “It’s part of the MeesPierson culture,” he says. “It’s a major issue for us.