Skip navigation Menu Home About us A 100-year success story Print Social Links 100 Years LGT From a local bank to a global institution It all started in 1921 with the founding of Bank in Liechtenstein, which had ten employees at the time. Today, the company, now LGT, operates internationally, has over 3700 staff, and is the world’s largest private banking and asset management group, wholly owned and managed by a family of entrepreneurs. These are just a few of the most important milestones that LGT has reached in its first 100 years. Short movie: 100 years of LGT – the milestones We keep our balance. We keep moving. Experience 100 years of LGT in a video. If this video is played, personal data may be transmitted to the provider and cookies may be set.. Data privacy notices Always allow videos LILA SgAV 01 N 083/001 , Bank in Liechtenstein (BiL) exterior shot from Herrengasse 1971, photo: Landesarchiv/Walter Wachter, Schaan The history of LGT and the Princely House LGT’s history exemplifies what has always characterized the Princely Family’s entrepreneurial activities: long-term thinking and actions as well as a disciplined approach to opportunities and risks. An overview of LGT’s history LILA SgAV 01 N 014/108 Bank in Liechtenstein at the government building, exterior photo with employees, ca. 1920, photo: Landesarchiv/Walter Wachter, Schaan The bank's evolution The early years of Bank in Liechtenstein shaped its current identity and laid the foundations for its future growth. A glimpse into the past Transformation over the years BiL opened branches in central Europe, and soon also in the British Isles and the Far East. It was during this time that it developed into a commercial bank with an increasingly international focus – and received its current name. Expansion out of Liechtenstein Values that are lived Taking responsibility and committing to fellow human beings and the environment – LGT is convinced that everyone can make a contribution to a better future. Working towards a sustainable future “LGT is very well capitalized, internationally positioned and has a clear, long-term strategy. Thanks to the alignment of interests between the owner, clients and employees, we are able to work more sustainably than many of our competitors. Our values are enduring – this makes us unique in today’s world.” H.S.H. Prinz Philipp von und zu Liechtenstein, Honorary Chairman LGT Twitter Linked in Investors should be aware that past performance is not an indication of future performance, the value of investments and the income derived from them may fluctuate and you may not receive back the amount you originally invested. LGT Vestra Wealth Management Fiduciary Financial Advisers Commitment About us Publications Quicklinks Portfolios Insights Media Literature LGT Vestra LLP is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). Registered in England and Wales: OC329392. Registered office: Fourteen Cornhill, London, EC3V 3NR. © Copyright 2021 Publishing information| Legal notice| Data Privacy Notices| Modern Slavery Statement| Cookie settings| Sitemap The value of investments and the income from them can fluctuate. You may not receive back the amount you originally invest. Information on cookies We use cookies to provide you with an optimal experience when using this website. You can decide which cookies you wish to allow. Find out more at Data privacy notices. Technically essential Statistics Marketing Information on cookie types Confirm selection Accept all