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Where the Wealthy Bank Their Money

A comparative view of the world’s leading private banking centres. Exploring regulation, tax regimes, banking ecosystems, and cross-border structuring, alongside the lifestyle, education and stability factors driving where private wealth is held.

Featuring insights from industry leaders

8 global booking centres where private wealth resides in 2026

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We feature the top 8 booking centres

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Zürich, Switzerland
Home to many of the world’s largest private banks, Zürich offers a sophisticated ecosystem for managing international wealth.

02

Singapore
The Lion City has cemented its position as Asia’s ultra-wealth capital, driven by stability, progressive regulation and rapid growth in family offices.

03

London
A global financial centre with deep expertise, London offers access to international markets and a highly developed ecosystem for private wealth.

04

Hong Kong
A key gateway between China and global capital markets, Hong Kong remains a resilient hub with deep private banking expertise and strong inflows.

Our guest editor

Tara Loader Wilkinson
Editor in Chief at BILLIONAIRE Magazine
As a guest editor of our guide, ‘Where the Wealthy Bank Their Money’, Tara brings a clear perspective on how offshore finance has evolved from misconception to a regulated, strategic tool for structuring and protecting wealth.

Our contributors

Zoe Jacob
Immigration Law Partner at Boodle Hatfield
With over a decade of experience, Zoe Jacob advises on complex immigration and investment migration matters.
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Marilyn See
Director of Business Development at Trident Trust
Marilyn See works with global families on trusts and cross-border planning, reflecting the impact of mobility and regulation.
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Mathias Melgaard
Managing Director & Partner at Prime-Estate SARL Monaco
Advises international clients on prime real estate across Monaco and the French Riviera.
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Bryan Henning
President at Eton Solutions
With over 25 years of experience, Bryan Henning leads technology platforms for family offices and wealth managers.
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Marc-André Sola
Founder and CEO of 1291 Group
Marc-André Sola advises internationally mobile clients on insurance-based wealth structuring and succession planning.
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Peter Flavel
Chairman JP Morgan (Asia) & CEO of Coutts
Peter Flavel brings over 30 years of leadership in global private banking, spanning Coutts, Standard Chartered, and J.P. Morgan.

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