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Mirabaud Group — Bank account opening in Switzerland
Date of last update: 12 January 2026
Mirabaud Group is a Swiss private bank founded in Geneva in 1819, now managed by the seventh generation of the Mirabaud family. The group specializes in two core areas: private banking and wealth management for high-net-worth individuals, and asset management for institutional clients. With offices in Zurich, Geneva, and across Europe, the Middle East, and the Americas, Mirabaud combines Swiss banking tradition with a modern, client-focused approach.
+41 (44) 5152530
Mirabaud Group
Founded
1819
Geneva, Switzerland
Structure
Partnership
Family-owned (7th Gen)
Scale
~700 Staff
Providing Wealth & Asset Mgmt
Reach
10 Countries
Europe, Middle East, Americas
Investments & Wealth Management
Structured solutions for private investors and institutional clients.
Private Banking
- • Discretionary & advisory mandates
- • Financial & succession planning
- • Family governance integration
- • Multi-generational strategies
Asset Management
- • Equities (Developed & Emerging)
- • Fixed income (Unconstrained)
- • Convertible bonds
- • Asset allocation strategies
Private Assets
- • Real Estate
- • Private Equity
- • Infrastructure
- • Lifestyle & Consumer sectors
Offices in Switzerland
Headquarters
Geneva
29 Boulevard Georges-Favon
1204 Geneva, Switzerland
Bank: +41 58 816 22 22
Asset Mgmt: +41 58 200 60 00
Finanical Center
Zurich
Claridenstrasse 26
8002 Zurich, Switzerland
Bank: +41 58 816 88 00
Asset Mgmt: +41 58 200 61 00
How to Open an Account
01
Initial Consultation
Personal meeting to discuss financial objectives, investment horizon, and service requirements.
02
Document Prep
Submission of passport, proof of address, source of wealth, and beneficial ownership declarations.
03
KYC Procedure
Verification in accordance with Swiss Anti-Money Laundering regulations and FINMA requirements.
04
Activation
Access to private banking services, online platforms, and portfolio tools upon approval.
SCA Partnership Model
Mirabaud operates as a family-owned partnership where managing partners bear unlimited personal liability, ensuring total alignment with client interests.
Current Managing Partners
Yves Mirabaud
Senior Managing Partner
Anu Narula
Senior Managing Partner, SCA
Camille Vial
Managing Partner
Lionel Aeschlimann
Managing Partner
Nicolas Mirabaud
Managing Partner
Maria Werner
Of Counsel – specialized in corporate law and tax law
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+41 (44) 5152530
History & Development
1819
Founded in Geneva by Pierre Mirabaud as a family-owned private bank.
1857
Founding member of the Geneva Stock Exchange.
1985—2003
International expansion: Montreal (1985), London (1990), Hong Kong (1997), Zurich (1998), Paris (2003).
2007—2014
Continued growth: Dubai office opens (2007), acquisition of Venture Finanzas in Spain (2010), Luxembourg AM (2011), Milan (2014).
FINMA Enforcement Proceedings (2023)
In June 2023, FINMA concluded proceedings concerning AML violations regarding client assets of ~$1.7 billion (2018-2022). The Swiss Federal Supreme Court dismissed the bank's appeal in August 2023.
Financial Penalty
CHF 12.7 million
Confiscated profits
Measures
Compliance Overhaul
Review of high-risk transactions
Bank Statement: Mirabaud cooperated fully with FINMA and has implemented operational and HR measures to strengthen AML compliance.
Frequently asked questions
Mirabaud focuses on private banking, providing basic banking services (payment cards, current accounts) as part of comprehensive wealth management packages. Clients access modern online banking platforms for account management and portfolio oversight via mobile apps available on Android and iOS.
Mirabaud targets high-net-worth individuals (HNWI). Exact thresholds are discussed individually during initial consultations based on the client's specific needs and service requirements. The bank evaluates each client's financial objectives to determine suitability.
As a Swiss bank with over 200 years of history, Mirabaud operates under strict FINMA supervision. The partnership model, where managing partners bear unlimited personal liability, provides an additional security layer. Swiss banks protect deposits up to CHF 100,000 per depositor through esisuisse, and bank secrecy in Switzerland is maintained under Article 47 of the Swiss Banking Act, with exceptions for AML compliance.
Mirabaud maintains offices across three regions: Europe (Switzerland, France, UK, Spain, Luxembourg, Italy), Middle East (UAE), and Americas (Canada, Brazil, Uruguay). The Swiss presence includes Geneva and Zurich. European offices are located in Paris, London, Madrid, Luxembourg, and Milan. The Middle East office operates in Dubai, while American operations include offices in Montreal, São Paulo, and Montevideo.
Mirabaud integrates ESG principles across all investment processes. The ESG Leaders Strategy allocates at least 70% of portfolio assets to ESG leader funds and direct investments, with a minimum 10% in sustainable investments contributing to UN Sustainable Development Goals. The bank supports Climate Action 100+ and publishes annual CSR reports covering environmental, social, and governance strategies.
Mirabaud operates as a family-owned partnership where four managing partners from the seventh generation bear unlimited personal liability. This structure ensures partners manage client assets with the same care as their own family wealth, creating total alignment of interests and enabling a long-term perspective measured in generations rather than quarters.
Mirabaud employs approximately 700 staff across 10 countries, offering career opportunities in private banking, asset management, IT, compliance, and regulatory reporting. The group provides international mobility across offices in Switzerland, UK, Luxembourg, France, Spain, Italy, Canada, Brazil, Uruguay, and UAE, with external training programs and performance-based compensation.
The account opening process includes: (1) Initial consultation with a relationship manager to discuss financial objectives; (2) Document preparation including identification, source of wealth documentation, and beneficial ownership declarations; (3) KYC/AML verification in accordance with Swiss regulations and FINMA requirements; (4) Account activation with access to private banking services and online platforms.
Mirabaud offers asset management for institutional clients and wealth management for private investors. Services include portfolio management in equities (developed, emerging, global markets), fixed income, private assets (real estate, private equity, infrastructure), convertible bonds, and asset allocation strategies. The bank maintains seven regional asset management offices serving pension funds and insurance companies.
Mirabaud combines international reach with deep local market knowledge across operating regions. The bank maintains offices in Switzerland, UK, Luxembourg, France, Spain, Italy, Canada, Brazil, Uruguay, and UAE. In Brazil, for example, the bank appointed a local CEO to integrate local and international wealth management capabilities with access to private assets tailored to client needs.
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