LGT

Background

LGT was created to build a bridge between the Old World, and the New World. A family-owned private bank, traces its heritage back over 900 years - to the Princely House of Liechtenstein whose ownership of LGT goes back over 90 years. LGT is the largest private banking and asset management group owned by an Entrepreneurial Family, and its long-standing legacy demonstrates its strong commitment to value-based Entrepreneurship and sustainable wealth management.

After the establishment of a Hong Kong office in 1986, LGT has subsequently increased its footprint throughout different countries in the Asia-Pacific region with a continuing pattern of growth within this region through offices in Singapore, Bangkok, Sydney and Tokyo, with approximately 25% of LGT's clients originating from the region, demonstrating the level of influence LGT has had within this region, as well as its well recognized reputation as a trusted provider of financial services.LGT Provides a Range of High-Value Financial Products and Services to Private Wealth Clients and Institutional Investors Who Want Customised Investment Strategies

LGT focuses exclusively on providing private banking and asset management services as opposed to retail brokers that may offer Forex, CFDs and other leveraged trading products. LGTs client base is primarily high-net worth individuals, ultra-high net worth individuals and Institutional investors who want to obtain a custom investment strategy developed for their specific circumstances.

LGT provides the following core services:

- Private banking with client-specific wealth management

- Asset management across multiple asset classes

- Philanthropy advisory and impact investing services

- Customised investment strategies aligned with the individual needs of clients

At the foundation of all LGT offerings is the belief that creating long-term value and managing risk are more important than providing an opportunity to speculate on short-term trades. For this reason, LGT does not provide the same types of retail trading instruments commonly found at retail brokerage firms, such as Forex or CFDs, nor does LGT provide the same types of trading platforms or accounts associated with typical retail brokerage firms.

Regulation & Licensing

The level of regulation that financial institutions operate under is critical to achieving and maintaining investor confidence in the financial services industry. LGT operates under very strict regulations throughout the Asia-Pacific area and meets the minimum standards set by each of the respective local laws and regulations related to investor protection.

In Hong Kong, LGT Investment Management (Asia) Limited and LGT Capital Partners (Asia-Pacific) Limited have obtained the approval necessary from the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) to operate as Licenced Financial Services Organisations. The issuance of a SFC licence demonstrates LGT's continued commitment to conducting business within the confines of these extremely regulated environments, although the SFC does not publish specific licence numbers or discloses complete jurisdiction.

It is important to emphasise that there is another unrelated company (LGT Investment Group) that has a website www.lgt-ap.com and is not affiliated with LGT, nor do they comply with regulatory requirements established by the SFC.Entity: LGT Investment Management (Asia) Limited

Regulator: Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC)

License Status: Licensed

Entity: LGT Capital Partners (Asia-Pacific) Limited

Regulator: Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC)

License Status: Licensed

Trading Conditions & Platform Technology: LGT does not provide a "retail" style of trading conditions like spread, leverage or minimum deposits for either their Forex or CFD products. LGT does not provide public information about trading platforms, mobile apps or execution technology that would be typical to those of a retail broker. Instead, it is focused primarily on private banking and asset management whereby clients receive individualised advisory services and active management of their portfolios.

Given the nature of the services provided by LGT, clients have access to personalised solutions and direct contact with investment professionals instead of having access to standardised trading interfaces for their accounts.

Feature | Details

Trading Instruments: Not Applicable

LeverageLGT has a different approach than most retail brokerages in respect to disclosure of fees and commissions to clients. LGT designs its service based on meeting client needs rather than providing a price list to all clients. This model relies heavily on building long-term, personalised relationships with its clients.

Fees:

Type: Description:

Guaranteed Fees: Not available for public review, but are probably negotiated on an individual basis.

Withdrawal Fees: Not available for public review.

Commissions: Not available for public review, but are generally tailored to the terms of the Service Agreement.

Inactivity Fees: Neither available for public review nor applicable.

User Experience and Reputation:

LGT's uniqueness and the way they provide value to clients have generated limited written feedback about LGT's products, services and experiences. However, LGT's history as a family-owned business, long-standing business history in the Asia Pacific region and high-end client publications have established their strong reputation in the marketplace.

LGT provides private banking services and wealth preservation to a limited number of high-net-worth individuals and institutions. LGT's focus on providing their clients with long-term, confidential relationships, via personalised service, distinguishes LGT from retail brokerages, which generally compete on price, platform capabilities and trading conditions.

While there is no documented market share or statistical data available to compare LGT against other private banking organisations globally, LGT is recognized as one of the leaders within private banking worldwide, with significant operations in Asia and over 40 locations worldwide.

Recent Developments:

As of this writing, there is very limited public information available regarding LGT's trading activity or any recent developments in brokerage services generally. LGT has remained committed to growing its private banking and asset management capabilities while focusing on sustainability and value creation through an entrepreneurial business model within the Asia Pacific.

The most reliable way to obtain the most current news and developments regarding LGT is through its official website or contacting LGT directly. There are very few third-party sources of information concerning LGT's ongoing development.

Conclusion:

LGT is one of the few organisations in the industry that can lay claim to a proud family ownership history, an extensive heritage and service model valued more than conventional retail trading models through a greater focus on private banking and asset management. Further, while LGT does not offer standard retail brokerage services such as FX and CFD products, the personalised approach to wealth management and wealth creation offered to high-net-worth clients is an attractive value proposition for potential partners seeking wealth preservation or long-term growth in the Asia Pacific.

If you are a retail trader seeking a traditional brokerage with a standard fee structure, transparent pricing and extensive platform functionality, LGT may not be the ideal organization for you to develop a relationship with. However, if you are a retail trader seeking to use a platform that has a bespoke private banking service model supported by a global institution with a long-standing commitment to serving clients, you will benefit from LGT's unique service proposition based on long-standing traditions of trust and integrity.