KBL European Private Bankers

2000s

Global financial crisis begins, dotcom bubble bursts & euro enters circulation

2003

Etienne Verwilghen appointed CEO

2003

Etienne Verwilghen appointed CEO

Etienne Verwilghen is appointed CEO of KBL. His deep knowledge of markets proves especially valuable during his leadership tenure at KBL, which lasts until 2010 and is marked by acquisitions in Belgium and France
2003

KBL acquires Theodoor Gilissen

2003

KBL acquires Theodoor Gilissen

KBL further extends its geographic reach by acquiring Theodoor Gilissen Private Bankers, a highly regarded Dutch private bank headquartered in Amsterdam and founded in 1881
2004

KBL acquires Puilaetco Dewaay

2004

KBL acquires Puilaetco Dewaay

KBL acquires Puilaetco Dewaay, a Belgian private bank that was founded in 1868; headquartered in Brussels, Puilaetco Dewaay operates seven branches across the country
2005

KBC wholly acquires KBL

2005

KBL joins KBC

Brussels-headquartered KBC Group, already a majority shareholder of KBL, wholly acquires the Luxembourg-based private banking group through a share buyback scheme
2008

Launch of Global Investor Services

2008

Launch of Global Investor Services

KBL’s Global Investor Services department is launched to provide financial services and investment solutions to meet the specific needs of institutional and professional investors
2008

KBL acquires Richelieu Finance

2008

KBL acquires Richelieu Finance

KBL acquires Richelieu Finance, a highly regarded French firm based in Paris; consequently, KBL France, with offices across the country, is rebranded as KBL Richelieu
2008

Kredietbank becomes KBL epb

2013

Kredietbank becomes KBL epb

KBL is rebranded KBL European Private Bankers. The new name and logo reflect the bank’s pan-European vision and local roots