Union Bancaire Privée (UK) Limited

St Peter Port·Professional Service

Part of Union Bancaire Privée SA (Geneva)

Story

Established in Guernsey as Kleinwort Benson in 1963. Acquired by Societe Generale in 2016 and rebranded as SG Kleinwort Hambros. Acquired by Union Bancaire Privée on 1 April 2025.

Union Bancaire Privée (UK) Limited, Guernsey Branch is the local office of UBP, a Swiss private bank. Formerly operating as Kleinwort Benson (established 1963) and SG Kleinwort Hambros (2016–2025), the branch was acquired by UBP on 1 April 2025. GFSC-licensed for Banking (deposit-taking), Controlled Investment Business (promotion, subscription, registration, dealing, management, administration, advising, custody), Consumer Credit, and Home Finance, it provides private banking, wealth management, discretionary portfolio management, estate and retirement planning, and banking solutions to private clients.

Specialises in9

Each capability links to every business in the Baliwick that shares it.

Wealth planning & protection

Private client wealth management, enhancement, and protection.

From their website

Financial planning · Retirement planning · Estate planning

PeopleStephen De Carteret (Head of Wealth Management Guernsey) · Mouhammed Choukeir (CEO, UK)

Family office services

Comprehensive wealth management, structuring, and philanthropic services for families.

From their website

Wealth management

Pricing & termsFamily office principal

Quick facts

Legal form
Limited Company
Established
1963
Coverage
Bailiwick Wide
Industries served
Financial Services, High Net Worth Individuals, Private Individuals
Client focus
Financial Intermediary, Hni Individual, Institutional Investor

People2

  • Stephen De CarteretHead of Wealth Management Guernsey
  • Mouhammed ChoukeirCEO, UK

From their website

Original phrasing from their website — lines covered by a capability above appear within its card.

  • Execution-only mandates
  • Banking solutions
  • Home finance
  • Money services
  • E-banking
  • Apple Pay

Hours

Mon
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tue
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wed
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thu
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Fri
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sat
Closed
Sun
Closed

Contact

Social
Address
PO Box 6, Hambro House, St Julian's Avenue, St Peter Port, Guernsey, GY1 3AE

History2

Key dates and recorded company events for Union Bancaire Privée (UK) Limited.

  • 2016Acquired by Societe Generale and rebranded · Rebranded as SG Kleinwort Hambros.
  • 2025Acquired by Union Bancaire Privée

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