The Gutmann feeling: Your money in good hands.
As a leading private bank in the German-speaking world, we provide personalised, efficient and discreet wealth management and advisory services inside Austria and internationally from our headquarters in Vienna. Our clients are foundations, families, affluent private customers, and institutional investors. Whether you are a professional investor, top manager, artist, sportsman or sportswoman, or simply a wealthy individual, we pride ourselves on providing sound customised solutions in which security and asset preservation are our guiding principles.
Stability and reliability, a favourable taxation environment for international investors, genuine banking secrecy and friendly people make Austria a banking location with special qualities.
In the survey entitled 2009 Fuchsbriefe Wealth Management Test conducted by the respected financial publishing house Fuchsbriefe, Bank Gutmann achieved place 5 out of more than 100 wealth managers in Germany, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, and Austria for its consistently outstanding performance. In the country ranking of Austria, the long-established Vienna-based bank was ranked number 1.
Modern wealth management with proud traditions – in Austria and internationally
In addition to our Austrian business, we also provide banking services in Hungary and the Czech Republic and serve wealthy clients from Germany, Eastern and Southern Europe, Latin America as well as the Middle East. Our advisory services cover all aspects of our customers’ circumstances. Our Family Service is specifically tailored to the long-term management of family wealth.
The Gutmann ”taking the measure” process for individual solutions
We listen, take the measure and identify customised solutions for each individual customer. Wealth management is strictly separated from portfolio management services.
From entrepreneur to entrepreneur: the Gutmann partnership approach
Since its foundation in 1922, Gutmann has always been a deliberately traditional firm. Today, it is backed by the resources of its principal shareholders, the Kahane family with a long entrepreneurial record. This ensures that the Bank is not dominated by financial groups, either Austrian or international. Selected senior executives also hold up to 20% of the shares in the Bank Gutmann’s partnership approach permits independent and swift decision-making, and ensures particularly high levels of commitment and continuity. If you have a matter to discuss, a partner will always be available to talk to you.
Portfolio management in cooperation with the world’s top specialists
Our core competence is portfolio management. We work through our network with top international financial and securities experts in the Gutmann Portfolio Management Trialogue to achieve top performances at well-balanced risk. We have our own securities systems to handle transactions. So we know exactly where we stand with every portfolio at all times. Our clearly defined portfolio management process ensures that decisions are made responsibly and on a rational basis, and always with a view to maximizing client benefit. With the Gutmann Center for Portfolio Management at Vienna University the Bank invests in research and education, so as to maintain its leadership in portfolio management.
Clearly defined investment principles for sustained good performance
You must be able to rely on your Bank. But what does this actually mean? Reliable partners make your priorities into their priority, and are there when you need them. They identify customised solutions instead of selling products, are fully accountable, and are there to ensure continuity of approach. They also actively come forward with suggestions instead of awaiting your instructions. As an additional safety measure, your portfolio is always managed according to clearly defined guidelines.
Highly qualified, long-term staff with enough time to provide sound, personal counselling
There are strong and lasting personal links between Bank Gutmann and its staff. More than a third are university graduates or hold equivalent qualifications. We know that sound advice needs dedication and care. We make sure our relationship managers devote sufficient time and care to their clients.
Mature securities technology and tailored reporting
Tried and tested securities management systems enable us to process over 50,000 transactions a year without errors. Our straightforward reporting is tailored to the personal requirements of our customers.
For us, wealth management and consultancy is a partnership that continues over years, and sometimes over generations. Our customers are safe with us: their money is in good hands.