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Besar Amza (EFG): “Wealth is on the move.”

Join Chris Künzle, Senior Lecturer at ZHAW School of Management and Law and Founder and CEO of WealthSummit, for an exclusive interview with Besar Amza, Global Private Banking COO at EFG and a ZHAW Banking & Finance alumnus.
In this conversation, Besar Amza discusses EFG’s positioning and differentiation in global private banking, its international footprint and client focus, and the role acquisitions have played in the bank’s growth. He also provides insights into his responsibilities as Global Private Banking COO and the challenges of managing a growing international private bank.

Financial data aggregation

Financial Data Aggregation and Its Implications for Swiss Private Banks

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 […]

AI in Wealth Management

How AI Is Changing Wealth Management – And What Swiss Banks Should Do About It

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 […]

Marc Oliver Hauser

ZHAW Wealth Management Podcast #11: Marc Oliver Hauser (Trust Square)

Trust Square is a leading Swiss innovation hub promoting blockchain and other emerging technologies. During the interview, Marc Oliver Hauser offers exclusive insights into the current state of the Swiss FinTech and startup scene, shedding light on the strengths and weaknesses of the market and the unique challenges startups face, such as high living costs, a fragmented market, and high entry barriers – whereby Swiss startups need to “think international” from day 1. He further explains Trust Square’s business model and how the platform actively fosters innovation in the FinTech ecosystem.

Serkan Mirza

ZHAW Wealth Management Podcast #8: Serkan Mirza (Credit Exchange)

In diesem Video-Interview führt Dr. Christoph Künzle, Dozent für Banking & Finance an der ZHAW School of Management and Law, ein aufschlussreiches Gespräch mit Serkan Mirza, dem CEO der Credit Exchange AG. Die Credit Exchange AG ist die führende digitale B2B-Marktplatzplattform für Hypotheken in der Schweiz und wird von renommierten Unternehmen wie der Mobiliar, PostFinance, Swisscom und weiteren starken Partnern unterstützt. Mit einem Volumen von über 3,5 Milliarden Franken an verwalteten Hypotheken spielt die Credit Exchange AG eine zentrale Rolle bei der Vernetzung von Banken, Versicherungen und Pensionskassen.

Traditional private banking

Digital Transformation in Private Banking: Cost Efficiencies, Growth, Client Experience

Private banks, traditionally focused on personalized services for HNWIs, face the challenge of digital transformation. This shift promises cost efficiencies, growth, and enhanced client experiences. Digitalization can streamline operations, reduce costs, and optimize resources, while also enabling growth through new digital services and global reach. Moreover, it enhances client experience by offering personalized, accessible, and secure services. However, achieving these benefits requires a comprehensive strategy that integrates cost management, innovation, and client-centric solutions. Successful digital transformation will allow private banks to enhance performance and strengthen client relationships, securing their future in a competitive landscape.