Degroof Petercam to celebrate 50 years presence in Switzerland

Degroof Petercam celebrates 50 years of activities in Switzerland. In 1967, one year before uniting his brokerage firm with that of Etienne Van Campenhout to create Petercam, Jean Peterbroeck launched his activities in Switzerland in collaboration with CEPA, a securities trader established in Geneva. At the time, the Swiss branch represented a source of diversification of investments for Belgian clients. Today, Switzerland’s added value has evolved. A team of more than 25 experts assist both private banking and institutional clients in a significant market that is considered to be stable from a political, legal and fiscal perspective.

Degroof Petercam celebrates 50 years of activities in Switzerland. In 1967, one year before uniting his brokerage firm with that of Etienne Van Campenhout to create Petercam, Jean Peterbroeck launched his activities in Switzerland in collaboration with CEPA, a securities trader established in Geneva. At the time, the Swiss branch represented a source of diversification of investments for Belgian clients.

Today, Switzerland’s added value has evolved. A team of more than 25 experts assist both private banking and institutional clients in a significant market that is considered to be stable from a political, legal and fiscal perspective. ​ ​

Philippe Masset, CEO Degroof Petercam: “In contrast to many other foreign groups which decided to leave the country ahead of the automatic information exchange, we are clearly investing in Switzerland and have increased our assets by over 45% over the past five years. ”

Cédric Roland-Gosselin, CEO Degroof Petercam Suisse: “Our strength lies in our understanding of the client’s needs, in our model which allows us to address these needs both in Switzerland and abroad, and in the personal approach we offer. We will continue to build on these strong values and look forward to further grow our presence in the Swiss market. With our clients and with our colleagues. ”

Early 2018, the staff of Degroof Petercam Suisse will move into new offices in the city center of Geneva. Not only does this marks Degroof Petercam’s commitment to the Swiss market, it also shows its ambitions for the future.

About Degroof Petercam

Founded in 1871, Degroof Petercam is a Belgian-rooted reference investment house built on more than 150 years of integrated financial knowledge. Being privately owned by family shareholders driven by long-term commitment, we are independent by structure and by nature. We create responsible prosperity for all by opening doors to opportunities and accompanying our private, corporate and institutional clients with expertise. 

Clients in over 20 countries trust us for our convictions and for our distinctive combination of services in private banking, asset management, investment banking (corporate finance and global markets) and asset services. 

Total client assets (under management, under administration and in custody) amount to 86 billion euros (on 31.12.2021). More than 1,500 experts are committed to our clients through offices in Belgium, Luxembourg, France, Switzerland, Spain, the Netherlands, Germany, Italy and Hong Kong.

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