Philanthropy and value creation

Wealth and financial concepts that really make a difference

When you want to give something back, we are there to support you. If you want to set up a charity foundation in Switzerland, for example, we can help you think strategically, offering advice and support to help make your projects a reality and ensuring your philanthropic work can make a difference in what you care about the most.

What matters to us

1 Individuality: Our experts can help find and implement the solution that is right for you.
2 Sense of purpose: We ensure that your assets are used in line with your interests, adding social and environmental value.
3 Reliability: Your assets and their earnings are used in line with your interests and the foundation's purpose. Over your lifetime and beyond.

What matters to you?

Tell us in a face-to-face meeting with one of our Relationship Managers. There is no pressure to make any quick decisions. The aim is to find out what is important to you.

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Our services at a glance

We can provide comprehensive advice on your philanthropic work, tailoring it to suit your own individual needs.

Foundations that are made to measure

We can advise you when you are planning your foundation. When you are drafting your articles of association and regulations, we can support you.
If you wish, we can even take on the management of your foundation and provide other fiduciary services.
We can provide customised management of your foundation's assets, so you know your foundation can fulfil its intended purpose for a long time to come.

Broad expertise

We are always on hand to answer any questions you may have on the governance of your foundation
We give you access to our expert team in investment transactions both in Switzerland and abroad. Your foundation can also draw on the expertise and experience of a wide network of specialists at Zürcher Kantonalbank and beyond.
We are also involved in the leading philanthropy platform «StiftungSchweiz» aimed at promoting dialogue between donors, foundations, service providers and other organisations.

Our advice for foundations

Are you on a board of trustees or otherwise actively involved in a charitable organisation? Our specialists in the foundation team have specialist expertise in this area, which means they can offer customised advice tailored to you and your foundation.