NPB Neue Privat Bank AG marks 25 years as an independent private bank in Zurich
Founded in 2001, NPB Neue Privat Bank AG marks its 25th year as an independent Swiss private bank in Zurich, supervised by FINMA, with a CET1 ratio of 42.57% at the end of 2025.
Zurich, 14 October 2026 – NPB Neue Privat Bank AG, an independent Swiss private bank based in Zurich, marks its 25th year in 2026. The bank was founded in 2001 as an asset management bank by four managing partners and a small group of private Swiss investors. It is supervised by the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority FINMA and is a member of esisuisse and of the Swiss Bankers Association.
How has NPB developed since 2001?
According to the bank, its business volume has grown without interruption since 2001, and it has become known in particular for structured products. In 2009 NPB moved to its current premises at Limmatquai 1 in Zurich’s Bellevue district. Executive Management and the Board of Directors have remained largely unchanged since the bank was founded and hold a substantial equity interest in it. In May 2024, NPB announced authorisation by the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) to establish NPB Middle East Limited.
Whom does NPB serve?
NPB serves private clients with private banking, investment advice and asset management mandates; it offers external asset managers trading, custody and regulatory support; and it provides portfolio management and tailored structured products to institutional investors. Through Global E-Banking, clients worldwide can open an online current account with a VISA debit card from USD 150.
How strong is NPB’s capital?
As at 31 December 2025, NPB reported eligible capital of CHF 30.0 million and a CET1, Tier 1 and total capital ratio of 42.57%, against a regulatory total capital target of 10.5%. Its Basel III leverage ratio was 20.81%. NPB is a FINMA category 5 bank.
Key facts
- Founded: 2001, Zurich
- Registered office: Limmatquai 1, 8001 Zürich (since 2009)
- Supervision: FINMA; member of esisuisse and the Swiss Bankers Association
- CET1 / total capital ratio: 42.57% (31 Dec 2025)
- Basel III leverage ratio: 20.81% (31 Dec 2025)
- UID: CHE-109.103.776
Sources: About NPB; NPB Regulatory Disclosure 2025 (PDF), figures as at 31 Dec 2025; NPB press release of 14 May 2024 (PDF, English); Swiss UID register, CHE-109.103.776; FINMA register of authorised institutions
About NPB Neue Privat Bank AG
NPB Neue Privat Bank AG is an independent Swiss private bank founded in 2001 and based solely in Zurich, at Limmatquai 1, 8001 Zürich. It is supervised by the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority FINMA and is a member of esisuisse, the Swiss deposit protection scheme, and of the Swiss Bankers Association. NPB serves private clients and external asset managers with private banking, asset management and structured products. Through Global E-Banking, it also offers clients worldwide an online current account, a VISA debit card, transfers and currency exchange. Its Tier 1 ratio was 42.57% at the end of December 2025.
Media contact
NPB Neue Privat Bank AG, Limmatquai 1, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland. Telephone +41 44 265 11 88. E-mail: info@npb-bank.global (outside Switzerland), info@npb-bank.ch (Swiss residents).