The IB of all IBs: the world's investment banks, private banks, wealth platforms and private-client insurers in one place — who they are, what they do, league tables and where they operate.
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Who advised the most and the biggest deals, by published league tables. Rankings vary by provider and methodology.
New York investment bank opened in 1935. Its wealth arm, which includes the former Smith Barney and E*Trade, also serves as the Morgan Stanley Wealth Management platform.
Investment banking brand of JPMorgan Chase, the New York group formed by a 2000 merger whose roots include J.P. Morgan & Co. (1871). It topped global ECM bookrunner rankings in 2025 (Dealogic).
Investment banking and markets arm of Bank of America (formed in 1998 by the BankAmerica–NationsBank merger), which acquired Merrill Lynch on 1 January 2009.
Global banking group based in New York that traces its origins to the City Bank of New York, founded in 1812; the current Citigroup was formed in 1998.
British universal bank whose history dates to 1690, making it one of the oldest banks in continuous operation; its investment bank is run from London and New York.
Swiss wealth manager and bank formed in 1998 by the merger of Union Bank of Switzerland and Swiss Bank Corporation. It completed the takeover of Credit Suisse on 12 June 2023, so Credit Suisse no longer operates as an independent bank; UBS expects the integration to be substantially complete by end-2026.
Los Angeles-based investment bank founded in 1972, known for restructuring advice and mid-market M&A; it led global M&A adviser rankings by deal count in the first nine months of 2026 (GlobalData).
São Paulo investment bank founded in 1983, active in advisory, capital markets, wealth and asset management; it led Brazil's M&A advisory ranking by value in 2025 (Dealogic).
Wholesale and investment banking arm of Itaú Unibanco, the São Paulo group formed by the 2008 Itaú–Unibanco merger; it led Brazil's M&A ranking by fee revenue in 2025 (Dealogic).
Investment banking unit of Banco Bradesco, the Osasco-based bank founded in 1943; it was Brazil's second-ranked M&A advisor by value in 2025 (Dealogic).
Investment arm of Banco do Brasil, founded in 1808; since 2020 much of its investment banking runs through UBS BB, a joint venture in which UBS holds 50.01%.
🇧🇷State-controlled bank; holds 49.99% of UBS BB Investment Bank, launched with UBS in 2020 for Brazil and other South American markets.
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Japanese investment bank and broker founded in Osaka in 1925; in 2008 it acquired most of Lehman Brothers' Asian operations and its European equities and investment banking units.
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Swiss private banking group founded in 1995 and listed on SIX Swiss Exchange; acquisitions in 2026, including Quilvest Switzerland, lifted its assets above CHF 200 bn.
Basel private bank with roots in 1841, owned by the J. Safra Group and present in more than 35 locations; in March 2026 it completed the purchase of about 71% of Saxo Bank.
Electronic broker founded in 1978 by Thomas Peterffy, offering access to global markets from a single account; it had 5.58 million client accounts at end-September 2026.
Danish online trading and investment bank founded in 1992; J. Safra Sarasin completed the acquisition of about 71% in March 2026 and agreed in July 2026 to buy the remaining founder stake, subject to approval.
Digital brokerage founded in November 2018 by Roberto Lee to give Brazilian investors access to US markets; Itaú Unibanco agreed in 2022 to take a controlling 50.1% stake in stages.
🇧🇷Digital brokerage for Brazilian investors in US markets; Itaú Unibanco agreed in 2022 to acquire 50.1% in two stages (35% first, then 15.1%).
Zurich-headquartered property and casualty insurer (ACE acquired the original Chubb, founded in 1882, in 2016); its Masterpiece line covers homes, art and valuables of high-net-worth private clients.
🇧🇷As ACE, acquired Itaú Unibanco's large-risk P&C business in 2014, becoming Brazil's largest P&C insurer at the time.
Independent managing general agency for high- and ultra-high-net-worth clients, formed in 2023 by AIG and funds managed by Stone Point Capital to take over and rebrand AIG's Private Client Group.
Specialist insurer and Lloyd's underwriter whose origins date to 1901; for individuals it covers high-value homes, fine art, classic cars and bloodstock.
AXA's property & casualty and specialty division, created when AXA acquired XL Group in September 2018; it insures fine art, collectibles, wine and classic cars for private collectors.
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