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Get to know Vontobel

We are a Swiss investment firm with global reach.

Empowering investors to build better futures

We are a Swiss investment firm with global reach, serving private and institutional clients with equal conviction. We are investors first. This mindset shapes how we think, decide, and act: with conviction, discipline, and independence.

For over a century, we have navigated markets with one clear purpose: empowering investors to build better futures. We form our own view through direct dialogue with company management, proprietary analysis, and independent research, delivering insights and advice grounded in conviction rather than consensus. We bring together expertise across asset classes, geographies, and strategies and make it accessible through a single relationship. Clients benefit from the full breadth of a global investment firm, delivered in a way that is clear, concise, and easy to digest.

Our ownership structure allows us to put client interests first. Free from short-term external shareholder pressure, we focus on long-term value creation and enduring client relationships.

Our history since

Founded in 1924 as F.E. Haeberli & Cie., Vontobel took shape in 1936 when Jakob Vontobel acquired the firm during a challenging economic period. Initially a family-owned private bank, it built a reputation for tailored financial services, risk management, and Swiss banking traditions, later expanding into investment manage­ment and asset advisory.

In 1986, Vontobel went public – with the family retaining a controlling stake through a foundation – ensuring growth while maintaining independence. Over the years, it diversified into investment banking, structured products, and asset management, expanding across Europe, North America, and Asia.

Vontobel history timeline: from 1924 to 2025

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