The world’s best pure play/boutique private bank 2026: LGT Private Banking

The balance sheet security of a royal family, the toolkit of a leading alternatives investor, and the singular focus of a pure-play private bank rarely sit inside the same institution – but LGT Private Banking successfully combines all three in a single, coherent franchise. 

Over the review period, the bank continued to grow assets, deepen client penetration across key wealth hubs, and invest heavily in people and technology. What is more, it did all of this while maintaining a conservative balance sheet and disciplined cost control.

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