Following a successful evening at the recent Euromoney Private Banking Awards 2025 in London, Lombard Odier is proud to announce that four of the 13 prizes received celebrate our expertise in the Middle East and United Arab Emirates, reflecting recognition from a leading voice in finance.
We are particularly honoured to be named the “Best Pure Play/Private Boutique Bank” in the Middle East and “Best Pure Play/Boutique Private Bank” in the United Arab Emirates, a testament to the world-class wealth management expertise we’ve built in the region over the last half-century. Lombard Odier was awarded “Best for Discretionary Portfolio Management” in the Middle East and United Arab Emirates, recognising our market-leading, Shariah-compliant discretionary mandate.
Middle East’s Best Pure Play Private Bank
Lombard Odier’s recognition as the Middle East’s Best Pure Play Private Bank is built upon our unwavering commitment to wealth management of the highest quality over more than 225 years of independence, stability and innovation. At the heart of our success is a singular focus: preserving and growing our clients’ wealth across generations.
Our boutique approach allows us to deliver tailored wealth management solutions that align with our Middle Eastern clients’ ambitions, values and evolving needs
Our boutique approach allows us to deliver tailored wealth management solutions that align with our Middle Eastern clients’ ambitions, values and evolving needs. This level of personalisation is underpinned by our global expertise and deep regional presence. With a dedicated team of specialists across the UAE, Geneva, London and Zurich, we provide a seamless wealth management experience that blends international insight with local understanding. Our on-the-ground presence in Dubai (since 2007) ensures we remain close to our clients, offering bespoke, onshore solutions backed by our Swiss banking heritage.
Having the ability to tailor investment solutions for our clients in line with our House View is a key differentiator for our us. The positive economic and demographic trends we are witnessing across the Middle East confirm that our strategy to be close to our clients is the right one, by offering both onshore and offshore coverage.
Ali Janoudi, Head of New Markets, Lombard Odier
Our long-term investment philosophy is central to our wealth management strategy. By taking a prudent, forward-looking approach to risk, we help our clients navigate an increasingly complex and rapidly evolving financial landscape. Whether through discretionary portfolio management or our advisory investment service, we empower clients with the flexibility and expertise they need to make informed investment decisions. This is complemented by our proprietary global technology platform, My LO, which offers intuitive access to portfolio insights across multiple accounts and jurisdictions.
Winning these awards reinforces our role as a trusted partner for private banking in the Middle East, where we remain dedicated to delivering excellence in wealth management for generations to come.
Best for discretionary portfolio management in the Middle East and United Arab Emirates
Lombard Odier’s recognition as the Middle East’s and the UAE’s Best for Discretionary Portfolio Management reflects our commitment to providing tailored, high-performing investment solutions that align with our clients’ values and financial goals, delivered through a client-first approach and deep understanding of the Middle East’s evolving wealth management landscape.
Our Shariah-compliant discretionary mandate is key to our success
Our Shariah-compliant discretionary mandate is key to our success. Combining the principles of Shariah finance with our longstanding expertise in responsible investment, our Shariah discretionary mandate was officially certified as Shariah-compliant in 2018. It offers clients access to a globally diversified investment universe, including equities selected from the Dow Jones Islamic Index, high-quality sukuks and best-in-class external funds, ETFs and structured products. This breadth of opportunity, paired with rigorous risk oversight, ensures a robust and flexible approach tailored to the individual preferences of our Islamic clients.
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learn more Our discretionary investment strategy is underpinned by a strong track record of performance. Our Shariah Islamic Equity mandate has consistently outperformed the Shariah equity benchmark, while our Sukuk and Balanced mandates deliver competitive, stable returns. With options spanning conservative, balanced and growth risk profiles, our discretionary solutions are designed to meet a broad spectrum of investment needs, from wealth preservation to long-term capital growth.
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Beyond performance, we continue to expand our offering to meet rising demand for ethical and values-based investing. Our collaboration with SEDCO Capital led to the creation of a pioneering Shariah-compliant sustainable equity fund, further reinforcing our leadership in responsible wealth management. These innovations, alongside our dedication to client service, set us apart in the Middle East and have been instrumental in securing these two prestigious awards.
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Euromoney’s Private Banking Awards is one of the world’s most reputable private banking and wealth management awards programmes. For over two decades, the Awards have recognised those firms offering their clients the very best private banking advice, service and solutions at the global, regional and country levels across multiple key categories.
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