Independent asset managers

You, independent asset manager

Manage the relationship with the private client and implement a discretionary management mandate over the deposited assets.
Private client

Opens an account, deposits financial assets and benefits from GFI and bank services (excluding asset management).
We, Piguet Galland

Execute stock market transactions according to investment instructions and serve as the client's security custodian.

Tripartite relationship

Financial strength and stability

We are a human-scale bank backed by an extremely solid financial group. Our shareholder is Banque Cantonale Vaudoise, the 5th largest bank in Switzerland.
Experience

Our approach revolves around establishing a personal relationship with a dedicated and highly experienced team within the bank. We have collaborated with GFIs for over 25 years.
Trust

Our corporate culture fosters long-term relationships based on mutual respect and pursuing shared objectives towards our clients' interests.

Julien Froidevaux

Head of Independent Managers

Julien Froidevaux has over 30 years of experience in banking and finance, with more than half of that time dedicated to serving independent wealth managers. He spearheads the development of the Bank's commercial presence in this sector and holds a doctorate in management from the University of Geneva, along with CFA and CWMA diplomas. Additionally, he has an ESG investment certificate from the CFA Institute and is an instructor for a Master's degree program in Finance at HEC Lausanne.

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Opening an account

All of the Bank's account opening documents are available on a dedicated cloud, whether for individuals or legal entities, in French or English.
Security deposits

Our custodian bank service ensures the security and management of your clients' deposits. The Bank takes care of the safekeeping and management of your security deposits.
Placing stock market orders

Your stock market orders are transmitted to our dealing room for execution. An intuitive PMS is available for placing orders and consulting client portfolios.
eBanking service for private clients

All the bank's private customers can access their accounts anytime via an eBanking application. They can also place all their payment orders via the application (QR code).
Consulting bank documents

Access all portfolio statements, tax statements and transaction notices at any time. Documents can be printed and are saved in the ebanking application.
Sending data

All client portfolio positions and transactions can be provided in the form of a daily data file, allowing seamless integration into various consolidation and transaction systems.

Rely on the Wealth Advisory team's expertise.

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Our wealth solution experts are here to help you and your clients with their projects. We provide an initial complimentary consultation along with a comprehensive wealth assessment.

Additionally, if necessary, we can also provide expertise in areas such as:
- Financial planning
- Estate planning
- Pension analysis
- Tax advice
Pension solutions

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Banque Piguet Galland has put together a comprehensive range of pension products to satisfy you and your most demanding customers:
- Vested benefits
- 3rd pillar A or B
- BVG/LPP (compulsory, supplementary and included)
- Plan 1e
We will choose the most suitable solution from our partner foundations. You have two options:
- If you have authorisation from FINMA for collective asset management, you can apply your investment strategy.
- If you do not have FINMA authorisation for collective asset management, you can use our LPP investment strategies as a financial intermediary
A pension fund tailored to your company

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Occupational pension provision is vital to your company's social policy and the foremost means for tax optimisation. A customised pension plan that matches your professional and personal requirements is essential.

Our pension experts eagerly explore various structures, viable investment strategies, and your preferred level of engagement.

Recognised excellence

Piguet Galland, once again voted Best Swiss Private Bank in 2025.

Best Swiss Private Bank HNW Team (Swiss Domestic Clients) 2026

Piguet Galland has once again been recognised at the WealthBriefing Swiss Awards 2026, winning in the categories HNW Team – Swiss Domestic Clients and Domestic Private Bank.
Best Swiss Private Bank 2025

Piguet Galland has once again been named Best Swiss Private Bank in 2025. This distinction reflects a vision of private banking built on proximity, innovation, and sustainable commitment.
Great Place To Work 2025

Piguet Galland is certified Great Place to Work® Switzerland 2025, a recognition that fully reflects its vision of intimate banking.
Best Swiss Private Bank HNW Team (Swiss Domestic Clients) 2024

The WealthBriefing Swiss Awards recognize the quality of service provided to Swiss HNW clients.
Best Swiss Private Bank 2024

For the fourth consecutive year, International Banker has recognised Piguet Galland as the Best Swiss Private Bank.
Fair-ON-Pay Advanced

International Banker names Piguet Galland the best Swiss private bank for the fourth year running.
Certification B Corp™

In 2023, Piguet Galland obtained B Corp certification. This certification attests to the bank's commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility.
Best Swiss Private Bank 2023

Piguet Galland has been awarded Best Swiss Private Bank by International Banker for the third year in a row.
Great Place To Work 2023

Piguet Galland is certified Great Place to Work® Switzerland 2023. The human scale, values, working conditions and proximity of management are particularly appreciated.
Meilleur produit structuré en matière d’ESG

The Helv-ethic certificate, managed in partnership with BCV, was awarded Best ESG product at the Swiss Derivative Awards.
Best Swiss Private Bank HNW Team (Swiss Domestic Clients) 2023

The WealthBriefing Swiss Awards recognize the quality of service provided to Swiss HNW clients.
Best Swiss Private Bank 2022

International Banker names Piguet Galland the best Swiss private bank for the second year running.
Best fund for Piguet Fund - Weighted CHF

The Piguet Fund - Pondéré CHF was once again named best fund in its category at the Refinitiv Lipper Fund Awards 2022.
Best Swiss Private Bank 2021

Piguet Galland voted best Swiss private bank by International Banker.