KBL European Private Bankers

2010s

Emerging markets accelerate growth & global economy recovers

2010

KBL acquires Vitis Life

2010

KBL acquires Vitis Life

KBL epb becomes the sole shareholder of Luxembourg-headquartered insurance firm Vitis Life, which offers bespoke, high-end life insurance solutions for clients across Europe
2010

Jacques Peters appointed Group CEO

2010

Jacques Peters appointed Group CEO

Jacques Peters is appointed Group CEO of KBL epb. With decades of experience and a clear long-term vision, he brings new perspective to the pan-European private banking group
2010

Founding of KBL España

2010

Founding of KBL España

To establish a foothold in the very large Spanish market, KBL epb opens a subsidiary headquartered in Madrid known as KBL España and led by industry veteran Rafael Grau
2012

Precision Capital acquires KBL epb

2012

Precision Capital
acquires KBL epb

KBL epb is acquired by Precision Capital, a Luxembourg-based bank holding company that is strongly supportive of the group’s long-term growth strategy
2014

Yves Stein appointed Group CEO

2014

Yves Stein appointed Group CEO

Yves Stein moves into his new role as KBL epb’s Group CEO after serving as CEO, Private Banking, and a member of the Executive Committee. He brings with him decades of experience, namely as CEO of Union Bancaire Privée (Europe) in Luxembourg and as Director General, Private Banking, at BNP Paribas (Switzerland).
2014

Acquisition of UBS Belgium

2014

Acquisition of UBS Belgium

KBL epb’s Belgian affiliate, Puilaetco Dewaay Private Bankers, enters into an agreement with UBS to acquire its Belgian operations. The acquisition adds substantial scale to Puilaetco Dewaay, positioning it as a top three pure-play private bank in Belgium.
2015

Acquisition of Hampton Dean

2015

Acquisition of Hampton Dean

Brown Shipley, KBL epb’s UK affiliate, acquires Hampton Dean, a chartered independent firm of financial planners. This acquisition further strengthens the operations of Brown Shipley, particularly in the area of wealth planning, and expands its UK footprint to six cities, including Nottingham.
2016

Acquisition of The Roberts Partnership

2016

Acquisition of The Roberts Partnership

KBL epb’s UK affiliate, Brown Shipley, acquires The Roberts Partnership, a financial planning and wealth management firm with 20 staff and over €500 million in assets under management. The acquisition is in line with Brown Shipley’s strategy to build and deliver a leading financial advice proposition for its clients.