J. Safra Sarasin takes control of Saxo Bank in €1.1 bln deal

Saxo Bank has a new majority shareholder: Swiss private bank J. Safra Sarasin, part of the Brazilian J. Safra Group. The private bank is acquiring the stakes held by Chinese automotive group Geely and Finnish asset manager Mandatum, taking its ownership to 70 percent.

Private banks keen to embrace tech without undermining values

Private banking stands at a pivotal moment, as institutions navigate the balance between technological innovation and the fundamental human relationships that define wealth management. While digitalisation offers efficiency and scalability, it cannot replace the trust and personalisation that high-net-worth clients expect.

Luxembourg wants to climb the value chain in finance

The Luxembourg government on Monday unveiled its 2030 roadmap for developing the financial sector, placing financial innovation at the centre of its ambitions to remain a leading global financial hub. Climbing the international financial-sector value chain, beyond ‘fund services’ and creating more front-office jobs, now has been defined as an official government ambition.