was founded in 1934 when the Swiss Banking Law came into force. From the outset this law acknowledged the private bankers’ special position and status.
The SPBA today includes 13 members who employ some 7,000 people throughout the world.
About us
Relying on a permanent secretariat located in Geneva, the SPBA is deeply committed to defending the professional interests and status of the Swiss private bankers. It also plays a decisive role in maintaining favourable legal conditions for asset management in Switzerland.
The Swiss Private Bankers Association devotes all its skills and experience to:
representing the interests of its members in dealing with the authorities in Switzerland and abroad
writing position papers addressed to the Swiss authorities commenting draft legislation or proposals for new regulations
participating actively in the main professional associations at national level
defending the interests of Switzerland as a financial centre either directly or through the Swiss Bankers Association
promoting the private bankers’ image in Switzerland and throughout the world
favouring the exchange of information and experiences between its members