LGT Group reported first-half 2026 profit of SFr281.6m ($351.37m), marking a 17% rise from a year earlier.
Net new assets came in at SFr12.3bn, equal to an annualised growth rate of 6.4%.
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Assets under management stood at SFr412.6bn on 30 June 2026, a record level for the group.
LGT said financial markets in the first half remained steady overall despite geopolitical strain and economic uncertainty, with positive returns across the period alongside elevated volatility.
Results for the first half of 2025 do not include the Commonwealth Bank of Australia’s Private Advice business, which was acquired in June 2025.
Income from trading and other operating income was SFr325.9m, up 1%, while net interest income was SFr156.6m, down 2%.
Total operating income increased 5% year-on-year to SFr1.49bn, while operating expenses rose 2% to SFr1.09bn in the first half of 2026.
LGT said it remains confident for the rest of the year, although geopolitical developments and financial market conditions are still hard to predict.
It said expansion steps in Europe, Australia and Asia are moving forward and supporting results.
LGT Capital Partners added the core team of Sapphire Partners to strengthen its venture capital platform and broaden its presence in the US.
In Liechtenstein, the group opened a new building in Vaduz in April 2026 with space for 240 workstations.
LGT chairman Max von und zu Liechtenstein said: “With our very good results for the first half of 2026, LGT is continuing on its successful trajectory. Following the targeted growth investments made in recent years, our focus is on consolidating our presence in our existing markets worldwide and consistently leveraging the benefits of our international platform.
“As a family-owned company, we plan with the next generation in mind. With this long-term perspective, we continue to invest in our advisory and investment expertise, our digital capabilities and our talented employees, as well as in innovative and sustainable solutions for our clients.”
