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Santander Private Banking has global leadership in banking for high-net-worth individuals (HNWs) and this is largely driven from Europe – especially Western Europe – where it is the region’s best private bank. Its growth in this region is in large part thanks to an ability to leverage the group’s presence in its key markets while enhancing its value proposition for clients in those markets.

Alpha Bank stands out for its impressive financial performance and innovative digital services. In the first half of 2024, Alpha Bank posted 43% year-on-year growth in client assets under management. In line with this, its market share in private banking hit a record high, capturing 33% of mutual fund inflows and securing new mandates from institutional clients.

KBC Private Bank has continued to achieve significant growth in its private banking network, strengthened its digital excellence through innovative solutions, and elevated client experiences with personalised, proactive technology integration.

HSBC’s strategic focus on the ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) clientele in Switzerland has yielded measurable progress, characterised by accelerated growth and operational enhancements.

Julius Baer delivered standout services in the Channel Islands during the review period, backed by a team of 120 specialists in Guernsey.

Driven by its innovative and client-centric approach, XSpot Wealth offers flexible, transparent and low-fee wealth management solutions aimed at democratising investing.

A family-centred and collaborative approach to wealth planning for financial institutions lies at the heart of Abbove, Western Europe’s best technology provider for wealth management. At its most basic, the platform helps advisers offer wealth-planning services, but the aim is to place those advisers at the heart of the client’s choices and wealth strategy.

Bank of Cyprus offers outstanding private banking services, from digital tools to discretionary asset management, and more.

Healthy growth within the funds business at BNP Paribas Wealth Management, Western Europe’s best for fund selection, suggests a high level of client trust in an offering that aims at increasing quality but also growing innovation and flexibility.

Goldman Sachs’ dedication to client service, innovative solutions, and strong performance solidifies its position as the best private bank in the US. The firm’s holistic approach, exclusive opportunities, and commitment to sustainability and innovation make it a trusted partner to its US clients.

Citi Private Bank advises more than 2,000 next generation clients, and its number of millennial clients has grown by over 230% since 2019. This puts the firm in a strong position to capture the tens of trillions of dollars due to be transferred to the next generation of family members in the coming decades.

RBC Wealth Management's unique expertise, innovative solutions and client-centric approach make it the leader in private banking in Canada. The firm offers a comprehensive suite of banking, investment, trust and wealth management solutions, overseeing more than C$4.2 trillion ($2.92 trillion) in total assets under administration and more than C$1.2 trillion in assets under management, as of the end of September 2024. Private wealth clients are supported by a dedicated team of over 6,200 financial consultants, advisers, private bankers and trust officers.