History

Founded by Dominique Reyl in 1973 and led by François Reyl between 2008 and 2024, REYL Intesa Sanpaolo has enjoyed significant organic growth, focused on developing its business lines and its international presence. Four partners contribute their experience and expertise: François Reyl (Senior Partner), Pasha Bakhtiar (CEO), Lorenzo Rocco di Torrepadula (Wealth Management), and Christian Fringhian (Business Development). In 2021, Fideuram - Intesa Sanpaolo, a leading European banking entity, became the majority shareholder. In 2024, after 16 years as CEO, François Reyl joins the Board of Directors.


Diversification of business lines

Originally concentrated on its core Wealth Management business line, REYL Intesa Sanpaolo has continuously expanded its service offering to meet the increasingly complex needs of its private and institutional clients. The Bank is now also active in the following areas: Wealth Management, Asset Management, and Asset Services.

International expansion

Headquartered in Geneva, REYL Intesa Sanpaolo has implemented a strategy of geographic diversification in order to come closer to its clientele of international entrepreneurs and institutional investors.

Regulatory status

Having operated in Switzerland for over 20 years as a bank-like financial company, REYL & Cie was granted an authorised securities dealer license in 1999 and then a banking license in 2010.

Key Milestones

 

2023
REYL & Cie acquired and successfully integrated Carnegie Fund Services, a leading Swiss Representative of foreign funds, into its Fund Representation Solutions department.
2022
REYL & Cie and independent asset manager 1875 Finance have entered into an agreement whereby REYL will acquire a 40% interest in 1875 Finance Holding.
2021
In 2021, Fideuram - Intesa Sanpaolo, a leading European banking entity, became the majority shareholder.
2020
Strategic partnership with Fideuram - Intesa Sanpaolo Private Banking
Appointment of Thomas Fontaine as Partner
Creation of Alpian SA, a digital private bank incubated by REYL & Cie Ltd
2019
Launch of Asteria Investment Managers, an impact investing asset management affiliate
2018
Appointment of Pasha Bakhtiar as Partner
Partnership with Hermance Capital Partners, investment fund platform focused on non-listed assets
Partnership with Stouff Capital, a quantamental fund
2017
Minority investment in ASPIRATION, online banking platform based in Los Angeles, CA
2015
Appointment of Nicolas Duchêne as Partner
Founding of REYL & Cie (Malta) Ltd
Founding of REYL Finance (MEA) Ltd.
2014
Launch of ASSET SERVICES activity
Founding of RESEARCH FOR LIFE, Swiss philanthropic foundation
2013
Appointment of Christian Fringhian and Lorenzo Rocco di Torrepadula as Partners
Founding of REYL & CO (UK) LLP in London
2012
Launch of CORPORATE FINANCE business line
Opening of REYL & CIE Ltd’s Lugano branch
2011
Opening of REYL & Cie Ltd’s Zurich branch
Founding of REYL OVERSEAS AG
2010
REYL & Cie Ltd obtains banking license
2009
Founding of REYL PRIVATE OFFICE (LUXEMBOURG) S.à r.l.
Founding of REYL SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.
2008
Appointment of François Reyl as Chief Executive Officer
2007
Founding of RAM Active Investments SA
2006
Launch of ENTREPRENEUR & FAMILY OFFICE SERVICES business line
2003
Launch of ASSET MANAGEMENT business line
2002
François Reyl joins REYL & Cie Ltd
1999
REYL & Cie Ltd obtains authorised securities dealer license
1988
Transfer of CFEG activities to REYL & Cie Ltd
1973
Dominique Reyl founds Compagnie Financière d’Études et de Gestion SA (CFEG)
Launch of WEALTH MANAGEMENT business line