Banca del Ceresio SA is a Swiss private bank headquartered in Lugano, founded in 1958 and wholly owned by the Foglia family. The bank specializes in private banking, asset management, and hedge fund investments – notably, Banca del Ceresio is considered Switzerland’s first hedge fund specialist, having pioneered the field since the early 1960s with close connections to George Soros.
Digital Banking Access
Banca del Ceresio provides online banking services for its private banking clients. Access to digital services is available through the bank’s secure client portal at bancadelceresio.ch.
Bank Profile
- Founded: 1958
- Headquarters: Via della Posta 7, Lugano, Switzerland
- Ownership: Foglia family (100%)
- Regulator: FINMA (Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority)
- Market Position: 140th largest bank in Switzerland (2023)
- Assets Under Management: CHF 8.42 billion (2023)
- Annual Profit: CHF 9.7 million (2023, +111% YoY)
- SWIFT Code: BCESCH21
Services
Banca del Ceresio offers comprehensive private banking services including:
- Asset management and portfolio management
- Hedge fund investments and advisory
- Securities dealing and custody
- Financial planning and advisory
- Investment fund services
Recent Updates
The bank’s most recent commercial register modification was on April 30, 2026, with personnel changes including the departure of Alberto Guazzi as vice-director in January 2026.
Banca del Ceresio is part of the Ceresio Investors group, continuing its tradition of specialized private banking and hedge fund expertise in the Swiss financial center.
Last Updated on January 4, 2026
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