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Pictet obtains Hong Kong banking license

19 April 2012

Category: News, Asia, Hong Kong

The largest independent Swiss private bank Pictet & Cie has announced that it has received a full banking license from the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA).

Pictet’s banking license in Hong Kong is the latest milestone in its growth and expansion in Asia. Over the last year, the firm has made a number of new senior appointments in Hong Kong and Singapore, including Sharon Chou, Head of wealth management for North Asia, Richard Mak, regional head of advisory services, and Anuj Khanna, head of wealth management for South Asia.

“This latest development will not only benefit our clients but also support our ongoing focus on hiring senior bankers,” said Claude Haberer, CEO of Pictet Wealth Management in Asia. “Bankers and clients recognise the unique partnership model of Pictet, one which is inherently independent of the potential conflicts of being part of a larger financial group.”

While Pictet is one of the biggest by assets under management and most stable banks in the world – AA- rated – it remains very specialised, focused only on wealth and asset management and fund distribution.

Pictet has been operating in Asia for over 25 years. Hong Kong will now serve as one of five booking centres globally, complementing regionally Pictet’s existing bank in Singapore.
 

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Update --- April 27th .2013. Pictet & Cie Bank ---- List of Crimes. 1996 ----- F.S.A--- Breach in London. 2003 ---- F.S.A. -- States rogues operating in Pictet's London office. Ivan Pictet states that their documents were forgeries but were later proved to be genuine in the British Courts.( Ivan Pictet a proven liar) He had documents destroyed in their London office hoping to hide the crimes. 2007 .- - - The Securities and Exchange Surveillance issued a recommendation that the Prime Minister and The Commissioner of the FSA to take disciplinary action against Pictet Asset Management – Japan Ltd. 2008 .-- Dec. - Pictet Bank state - " We have never chosen any funds linked to Madoff. 2011 - - - Madoff Trustees sue Pictet & Cie. Bank for $156 ,000,000.( They lied again.) 2011- - - Pictet & Cie abetted a Bribery Scheme - Oil company sues Pictet for $350,000,000. 2012 - - - April – Geneva Bank Pictet used in Offshore Tax Scheme. ( USA.) 2012 -- - June. -- Published in Anglo INFO .Geneva.--- USA Trust Fund Investors were sent false and fraudulent documents by Pictet Bank in order to collect large fees. ( Like MADOFF) Even after the SEC in the USA uncovered the fraud Pictet continued to charge fees and drain whatever was left in these accounts. Estimated that $90,000,000 lost in this Pictet Ponzi scheme. 2012 - - - July. -- De – Spiegel. -- states – Pictet Bank uses a letterbox company in Panama and a tax loophole involving investments in London to gain German millionaires as clients. 2012 - - - August ---- German Opposition Leader accuses Swiss Banks of "organised crime." 2013 --- Jan.--- Swiss MP' table motion to freeze Tiab Mahmud's assets of " criminal origins" held in Swiss banks – $18,000,000. million held in 5 accounts at Pictet & Cie. Bank. Bahamas. 2013 -- The bank is now seeking to re-structure -- to cut the partners liability – hoping to off load their decades of criminal responsibilty – and protect their personal ill gotten wealth.. The Germans are right -- the bankers should go to prison if found guilty of financial crimes.. ( Madoff got 150 years in prison --- why are the Pictet partners still at large.) Ironically the Pictet & Cie.Bank partners are bigger criminals than the criminals who have accounts in the their bank. Pictet & Cie Bank.--- Partners ---- (1996 --- 2013) --- Guilty. Peters & Peters --- Partners ---- (1996 ---- 2013) --- Guilty. The bank and it's officials/lawyers deliberately withheld crucial documents requested under a High Court Order. They also withheld evidence from the Police. One of Pictet's accounts managers Susan Broadhead gave a false witness statement to the police. The banks Head of Alternative Investments --- Nicholas Campiche – concocted a letter pretending to be a client and closed his account. The senior partner Ivan Pictet sought to have numerous crucial documents destroyed along with copies held in their London offices of Pictet Asset Management. Initially stating that these documents were forgeries. Their lawyers – Peters & Peters . London --- lead by Monty Raphael Q.C. --- and the barrister Charles Flint Q.C. had to embarrassingly in Court admit that the documents were indeed genuine. British Parliament. -- Hansard. Barry Sheerman. M.P. -- quote: " Constituents of mine have lost £2,000.000 through fraud. The fraudster used Pictet & Cie a French bank --- and Pictet Asset Management to back the fraud being perpetrated." Both Ivan Pictet and Monty Raphael Q.C. conspired to withhold crucial documents requested by the High Court -- the F.S.A.-- and the Police Fraud Squad. Written Parliamentary Questions received by the table office. To ask the secretary of state what steps he is taking to ensure that Swiss Banks such as Pictet & Cie do not evade criminal prosecution under EU law even when the illegal act is committed by a London based subsidiary. To ask the secretary of state what steps he his taking to protect the rights of U.K. Citizens who seek redress following criminal activities by Swiss banks with subsidiary offices located in London. *** The consensus of opinion is that Pictet & Cie Bank should be prosecuted and that their U.K. Banking licence should be taken away. *** Their solicitors at Peters & Peters .London - " Struck off and prosecuted." In America they would have all been in prison for the last seven years. Quote.( Top American Lawyer.): " You can be the richest man in the world with the best lawyers that money can buy but you cannot win against a man who has got nothing left to lose and is telling the truth." Full Story. --- Search --- Google or Yahoo. Ivan Pictet. Banker. Charles Pictet. Banker. Nicolas Pictet. Banker. Renaud de Planta.Banker. Francois Demole. Banker. Jacques de Saussure.Banker. Philippe Bertherat. Banker.
Posted at :28 April 2013 04:04 by jack loach
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Peters &Peters – Partners.— (1999---2013)--- guilty. Pictet & Cie Bank – Partners -(1996---2013) – guilty. The bank and it’s officials/lawyers deliberately withheld crucial documents requested under a High Court order. The bank and it’s officials/lawyers deliberately withheld evidence from the Police, and one of it’s account managers Susan Broadhead gave a false witness statement to the Police. Another one of it’s managers Nicholas Campiche ( Now Head of Pictet – Alternative Investments.) concocted a letter pretending to be a client and closed his account. The senior partner (Ivan Pictet.) sought to have numerous documents destroyed,along with those copies held in their London office’s of Pictet Asset Management. Initially stating that they were forgeries then their lawyers Peters & Peters – Monty Raphael Q.C.–and the barrister Charles Flint.Q.C. later had to admit in Court that the documents were genuine. British Parliament. Hansard .29th March 2007. Barry Sheerman .M.P.—quote. ---------“ Constituents of mine have lost £2 million through fraud. The fraudster used Pictet & Cie - - a French Bank - - and Pictet Asset Management to back the fraud being perpetrated.”” (1) It is a criminal offence for a bank to knowingly act for an undischarged criminal bankrupt in so far as it seeks to assist that criminal bankrupt in the fraudulent movement of monies. ( Money Laundering.) assisted by Monty Raphael.Q.C. (2) It is a criminal offence for a bank to lie to the police and the bankrupts trustee in bankruptcy in so far as any knowledge of, or dealings with the bank was refuted . + Monty Raphael.Q.C. (3) A bank can be guilty of Contempt of Court if it fails to comply fully with the Courts order for discovery .+ Monty Raphael Q.C. (4) The banks contempt is further compounded if it fails to address its error after it is specifically drawn to the to its solicitors attention. ( Monty Raphael Q.C.). (5) It is a criminal offence under the Financial Services Act to seek to destroy evidence that might be relevant to an investigation .+ Monty Raphael.Q.C. (6) It is a criminal offence not to relinquish control of funds to the Trustee immediately the fact of the bankruptcy is drawn to the banks attention.+ Monty Raphael Q.C. (7) It is a criminal offence to lie or otherwise obfuscate the lawful and proper enquiries of the F.S.A. + Monty Raphael Q.C. In the F.S.A. cover up , they concluded that there had been “ Rogue” elements in Pictet & Cie’s , London operations . They had been moved from their London Office so who was there left to prosecute. “ Unbelievable.” *** We thank --David Cameron. M.P. ( Canary Wharf Speech.) PRIME MINISTER. (1) Bankers who behave irresponsibly should face professional consequences. (2) If anyone is found to have behaved criminally they must be prosecuted. (3) The F.S.A and the Serious Fraud Office should be following up every lead, investigating every suspect transaction . (4) We need to make it 100% clear –those who break the law should face prosecution. (5) That we make sure we root out any wrongdoing that may have happened, whoever is involved, however high or well connected they may be. Both Ivan Pictet and Monty Raphael.Q.C. conspired to withhold crucial documents requested by the High Court – the FSA --- and the Police Serious Fraud Squad. Written Parliamentary Questions received by the table office .. (1) To ask the secretary of state what steps he is taking to ensure that Swiss Banks such as Pictet & Cie do not evade criminal prosecution under EU law even when the illegal act is committed by a London based subsidiary. (2)To ask the secretary of state what steps he is taking to protect the rights of UK citizens who seek redress following criminal activities by Swiss banks with subsidiary offices located in London. Quote. ( America’s Top Lawyer .) You can be the richest man in the world with the best lawyers that money can buy but you cannot win against a man who has got nothing left to lose and is telling the truth. *** We note that there has been a sharp increase in Peters & Peters partners leaving to go to other practices. Moving does not alleviate them of any responsibility from any illegalities that may have occurred at Peters & Peters during their partnership tenure. From 1999 onwards. The consensus of opinion is the Pictet & Cie should be prosecuted , and that their U.K. banking licence should be taken away. Their Solicitors at Peters & Peters .London “ struck off and prosecuted..” *** Started campaign --- June 6th.2008. 4 .5years ---- approx 8 .5 million e-mails - - - but still no writs, injunctions or threats of litigation - - - WHY - - - because it is all true. *** . The bigger they are --- the harder they fall.!!! In America ---- they would have all been in prison for the last seven years. Monty Raphael Q.C. --- Master of the Bench --- one of the main advisors to the F.S.A. -- the Banks.--- and the Police. Seeing that the Banks and the Police are now top of the criminality table and the F.S.A. top of the incompetency list for government bodies --- we cannot understand why Monty Raphael Q.C. and his firm of Peters & Peters are still allowed to operate.( Friends in high places.) Monty And Friends In Association.
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Update – Jan 15th.2013. PARTNERS IN CRIME. Pictet & Cie Bank. Ivan Pictet. Nicolas Pictet. Jacques de Saussure. Jean – Francois Demole. Renaud de Planta. Philippe Bertherat.. Pictet & Cie.- claim they are the “Rolls Royce”of swiss banks. Swiss Banks or more correctly Swizz banks. Swizz. ---- “ a great disappointment.” or a “ fraud.” Fraud. ---“ an intentional deception or dishonesty.”— “a crime.” Crime. ---“ an act committed or omitted in violation of a law.” Serious Crimes . Conspiring to pervert the Course of Justice. Perverting the Course of Justice. Contempt of Court. The Establishment “ Cover up crimes”. The ‘Doyens’ of the establishment.’ ( Ivan Pictet and Monty Raphael.) Ivan Pictet. Managing partner in Pictet & Cie Bank .--- Switzerland. President of the Geneva Financial Centre. World Bank.committee member. United Nations. Investment Committee member, Vice President – Global Humanitarian Forum. Member of the Henokiens. Blackstone Group --- Board Member. Past- President – Geneva Private Bankers association. Past –President – Geneva Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Monty Raphael. Quote.” ---- Doyen of U.K. Fraud lawyers. Consultant & Head of Fraud and Regulatory Dept. Member of Board of Directors of the Fraud Advisory panel. Member of the Law Society of England & Wales. International Bar Association Member. Past President—London Criminal Court Solicitors Association. Past Chairman ---of Anti Corruption Committee. Founder of Business Crime Committee of the International Bar Association. Pictet & Cie Bank & Peters & Peters. The bank and it’s officials deliberately withheld crucial documents requested under a High Court order.The bank and it’s officials deliberately withheld evidence from the Police , and one of it’s account managers Susan Broadhead gave a false witness statement to the police. Another one of it’s managers Nicholas Campiche ( Now Head of Pictet – Alternative Investments.)concocted a letter pretending to be a client and closed his account. The senior partner (Ivan Pictet.)sought to have numerous documents destroyed,along with those copies held in their London office of P.A.M. Initially stating that they were forgeries then their lawyers Peters & Peters – Monty Raphael – and the barrister Charles Flint.Q.C.) –later had to admit in Court that the documents were genuine. (1) It is a criminal offence for a bank to knowingly act for an undischarged criminal bankrupt in so far as it seeks to assist that criminal bankrupt in the fraudulent movement of monies. ( Money Laundering.) (2) It is a criminal offence for a bank to lie to the police and the bankrupts trustee in bankruptcy in so far as any knowledge of, or dealings with the bank was refuted . (3) A bank can be guilty of Contempt of Court if it fails to comply fully with the Courts order for discovery . (4) The banks contempt is further compounded if it fails to address its error after it is specifically drawn to the to its solicitors attention. ( Monty Raphael Q.C.). (5) It is a criminal offence under the Financial Services Act to seek to destroy evidence that might be relevant to an investigation . (6) It is a criminal offence not to relinquish control of funds to the Trustee immediately the fact of the bankruptcy is drawn to the banks attention. (7) It is a criminal offence to lie or otherwise obfuscate the lawful and proper enquiries of the F.S.A. *** We thank ---David Cameron. M.P. ( Canary Wharf Speech.) (1) Bankers who behave irresponsibly should face professional consequences. (2) If anyone is found to have behaved criminally they must be prosecuted. (3) The F.S.A. and the Serious Fraud Office should be following up every lead, investigating every suspect transaction . (4) We need to make it 100% clear –those who break the law should face prosecution. (5) That we make sure we root out any wrongdoing that may have happened, whoever is involved ,however high or well connected they may be. Quote. ( America’s Top Lawyer .) You can be the richest man in the world with the best lawyers that money can buy but you cannot win against a man who has got nothing left to lose and is telling the truth. Doyens of Crimes. Both Monty Raphael and Ivan Pictet and the notorious Pictet & Cie Bank criminally colluded in withholding crucial evidence ( documents) from the High Court the Police and the F.S.A. Full Story. Go to search box on “Google” and insert ( Ivan Pictet Banker.) or insert (Ivan Pictet/ Monty Raphael). Pictet & Cie . Bank.---- list of Crimes. The Rolls Royce Bank of Switzerland. 1996 --- Breach in London. 2003 --- FSA--- States rogues operating in Pictet’s – London Offices. Ivan Pictet said documents were forgeries but were later proved to be genuine in a High Court. He had the documents held in their London offices destroyed. ( Hoping to hide their crimes – but we held the originals on embossed Pictet letterheads with their distinctive water-marks). 2007 --- Japan ---- The Securities and Exchange Surveillance issued a recommendation that the Japanese Prime Minister and the Commissioner of the FSA take disciplinary action against Pictet Asset Management. Japan.Ltd. 2008---Dec. --- Pictet Bank state --- “ we have never chosen any funds linked to MADOFF. 2011 --- Madoff Trustees sue Pictet & Cie. Bank – for $156 Million. 2011 --- Bank at centre of Bribery and Money Laundering Case . The Bank and its partners and directors sued for £350,000,000 ( In USA.) 2012 --- April. – Geneva Bank Pictet used in Offshore Scheme U.S. Authorities states. 2012 --- July --- De-Spiegel—states—Pictet Bank uses a letterbox company in Panama and a tax loophole involving investments in London to gain German millionaires as clients. 2012--- Aug. --- German Opposition Minister states that Swiss Banks are operating “Organised Crimes” in Germany. Full Story. Google. ---( Ivan Pictet Banker). or ( Ivan Pictet/Monty Raphael.)
Posted at :16 January 2013 09:01 by jack loach
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