A Blog of the ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences
The ability to collect and interpret comprehensive financial data is becoming more relevant for wealth management. A recent academic contribution highlights how new data aggregation tools make it possible to access financial information across different providers and asset types, including non-traditional elements such as rental or utility payments. For decades, private banks have relied on […]
Herausforderungen für die Branche In einem exklusiven Interview mit finews und Herausgeber Claude Baumann erläutert Chris Künzle, Dozent für Banking & Finance an der ZHAW School of Management and Law, Unternehmer und Gründer des WealthSummit, dass die Schweizer Privatbanken zwar von hohen Vermögensständen profitieren, aber zugleich strukturellen Risiken ausgesetzt sind. Die Neugeldzuflüsse stagnieren, insbesondere aus […]
Key Insights from a new Bachelor’s thesis by Subisan Suthesan Private Markets are firmly on the strategic agenda of Swiss wealth management banks. But how exactly do banks implement their offerings for wealthy clients? Which asset classes are offered, what structures are used, and how accessible are these solutions? These questions are addressed in a […]
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is starting to reshape wealth management. Not through big headlines or dramatic changes – but in quiet and more practical ways. Behind the scenes, smart algorithms are helping relationship managers (RMs) make better decisions, improve efficiency, and give clients more relevant, timely, and cost efficient financial advice. This will not be about […]
I was honored to receive the WealthBriefing Award for Outstanding Contribution to Thought Leadership, recognizing my work on the latest ZHAW Swiss Wealth Management Study 2024. This award highlights the study’s impact in providing valuable data and insights into the evolving landscape of Swiss wealth management.
The world of multi-family offices (MFOs) presents attractive opportunities for Swiss wealth management banks. Managing wealth across multiple families and generations requires tailored strategies that go beyond traditional finance. A recent article by Graziela Fortunato et al. highlights the importance of behavioral finance in redefining how wealth managers engage with MFOs, offering Swiss banks a […]
Abseits der grossen Namen wie UBS existiert in der Schweiz eine lebendige und zumeist florierende Branche kleinerer Privatbanken, wie unsere aktuelle Schweizer Private Banking Studie der ZHAW School of Management and Law zeigt. Im Interview mit finews.tv erklärte Christoph Künzle, Dozent für Banking and Finance, die zentralen Ergebnisse und Herausforderungen der Branche.
Our new study features 66 Swiss Private Banks in detail and compares their performance according to 12 well-known and transparent KPIs. This article presents the largest Swiss Private Banks by AUM.
The new “Swiss Wealth Management Study 2024” by Dr. Christoph Künzle, CFA, and Jonas Hefti from the ZHAW School of Management and Law offers a data-rich perspective on Switzerland’s wealth management industry during a transformative year.
Digital transformation has significantly reshaped all banking sectors, transforming traditional banking practices into dynamic, technology-driven services. Social media’s integration into banking has been one of the more recent changes, offering new avenues for client engagement, marketing, and service delivery. For Swiss wealth management banks, known for their discretion and reliability, adapting to this digital shift has become crucial, especially with the emergence of a new generation of wealthy clients: the so-called NextGen.
