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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 Londres

Notre bureau de Londres, ouvert en 1991, propose des services aussi bien dans le domaine de l’asset management (gestion d’actifs) que du wealth management (gestion de fortune). Situé dans le quartier central de Marylebone, UBP Londres emploie plus de 130 personnes (au 31 décembre 2022).

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

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.

16.06.2025

UBP Weekly View - Trade deals in the spotlight

Markets rallied on US–China trade deal progress and soft US inflation data, boosting risk assets and expectations of a Fed rate cut. Yields fell while credit spreads tightened. However, at the end of the week gains faded as Israel–Iran tensions flared up, but this lifted defence stocks. The US dollar weakened, while gold and oil rose on geopolitical tensions.

11.06.2025

Impact Report 2024: Sustainable investment as relevant as ever

Our impact investing franchise keeps growing, and with it the team’s conviction and dedication. Through the case studies and data in their annual report they give us a glimpse of their eventful year.

11.06.2025

De-dollarisation: More heat than light

The US dollar has declined by more than 10% since President Trump took office, driven by policy uncertainty, lower growth expectations, and rising inflation concerns.

10.06.2025

UBP House View - June 2025

As we enter the second half of the year, the fading trade war rhetoric is paving the way for a renewed focus on diversified asset allocations.

06.06.2025

La prime de risque: une clé de lecture du marché

Le potentiel des actions américaines est mis à l’épreuve par la compression de la prime de risque.

03.06.2025

Banque privée: l'heure de la relève

Pour la nouvelle génération, la banque privée n'est plus nécessairement un secteur d’activité aussi attractif qu’elle pouvait l’être pour ses aînés. Pour autant, les besoins en matière de recrutement de ces institutions restent significatifs, et attirer ces jeunes talents devient un enjeu de plus en plus prégnant pour elles. Alors comment séduire et retenir ces profils ?

22.05.2025

US-China Trade Talks: A fragile rapprochement

On 12 May, the United States (US) and China established a temporary ‘trade consultation mechanism’, reducing tariffs by 115% for 90 days. While this may ease tensions, high tariffs are still expected to exert upside pressure on US prices, and trade volatility could drag on economic growth in China.

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