Private bank

Private banks are banks owned by either an individual or a general partner(s) with limited partner(s). Private banks are not incorporated. In any such case, the creditors can look to both the "entirety of the bank's assets" as well as the entirety of the sole-proprietor's/general-partners' assets.

These banks have a long tradition in Switzerland, dating back to at least the Revocation of the Edict of Nantes (1685). Private banks also have a long tradition in the UK where C. Hoare & Co. has been in business since 1672.

There were many private banks in Europe, but most have now become incorporated companies, so the term is rarely true any more. Today, the term "private bank" can also refer to the financial institution specializing in financial advice and services for high-net-worth individuals (private banking).

"Private banks" can also refer to non-government owned banks in general, in contrast to government-owned (or nationalized) banks, which were prevalent in communist, socialist and some social democratic states in the 20th century.

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Financial position of banks operating in Egypt reaches EGP 20.799trn in 2024

Daily News Egypt 05 Apr 2025
The CBE reported a decline in the private sector’s share of total bank loans to 42.9% in December 2024, down from 43.8% in September. At the top 10 banks, the private sector held 36.4% of loans, while this figure was 32.8% at the top five banks.
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Afghan central bank to inject 15 mln USD to stabilize local currency

Xinhua 05 Apr 2025
"The bidders, including moneychangers and private banks, should deposit the necessary money in cash in the form of afghani in the central bank, Da Afghanistan ...
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IndusInd loan book shrinks by 5% in Q4

The Times of India 05 Apr 2025
The drop in corporate loans comes amid reports that the private lender has raised money by offering its corporate loans to other banks.Within this, corporate banking saw a 4.9% ...
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Expect Maharashtra govt to follow law regarding use of Marathi language in all establishments: Raj Thackeray

The Times of India 05 Apr 2025
On Thursday, MNS members reportedly secured a verbal assurance from a private bank manager in Thane to install Marathi signage at the branch, and removed an English-language board themselves.
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Kerala firm accused of forcing employees to crawl on floor, lick coins; probe ordered

Hindustan Times 05 Apr 2025
A private marketing firm in Kerala has been accused of extreme workplace harassment towards its underperforming employees ... Bengaluru private bank employee dies by suicide, family alleges harassment.
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Annabel Croft's bouncing back... tragic tennis star is all smiles as she lunches with pal ...

The Daily Mail 05 Apr 2025
They were seen clasping one another’s hands on the table ... Mr Williams, 60, is a financial expert with decades of experience in private banking ... Mr Williams, 60, is a financial expert with decades of experience in private banking ... .
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Dominica: Staff Concluding Statement of the 2025 Article IV Mission

International Monetary Fund 05 Apr 2025
Bank credit has declined further since 2023 reflecting ongoing de-risking amid persistent balance sheet challenges ... Credit to the private sector ... 6/ Comprises public sector external debt, foreign liabilities of commercial banks, and other private debt.
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MiCA’s mistake: EU policy encourages US dollar dominance

Cryptoslate 05 Apr 2025
The effect is subtle yet clear—MiCA effectively suppresses private euro-stablecoin innovation in favor of a central bank digital currency ... efficiency, and adaptability of private-sector innovation.
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PM lauds Ramazan package’s transparent execution

The News International 05 Apr 2025
... Tarar, and Shaza Fatima Khawaja, Special Assistant to PM Haroon Akhtar, State Bank Governor Jameel Ahmad, relevant government officials, and representatives from the relevant private companies.
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President Christodoulides in New York showcasing Cyprus as an investment destination

Philenews 05 Apr 2025
Forum discussions will cover key topics including security and stability, energy, cybersecurity technology, banking and finance, and shipping. Both government officials and private sector representatives will participate in these sessions ... Read more..
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Berkshire Hathaway’s Warren Buffet – “Some people should not own stocks at all”

Cryptopolitan 05 Apr 2025
The Fed official that several private-sector forecasts are leaning towards the possibility of a US recession. Investment bank JP Morgan recently increased its probability of a global recession by year-end to 60%, up from 40%.
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The Better Way to Fix Foreign Aid

Time Magazine 05 Apr 2025
Such setbacks have often stemmed from “conditionalities”—which demand austerity, privatization, and trade liberalization—that the World Bank and IMF set from atop the aid system in Washington, D.C.
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OCBC’s private bank seeks more staff for Greater China expansion

Straits Times 04 Apr 2025
Bank of Singapore considering adding 20 to 30 relationship managers in 2025 for its Greater China team ....
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Bank employee held for woman’s murder

The Times of India 04 Apr 2025
A private bank employee was arrested by Gonda police in connection with murder of the daughter-in-law of a former MLA.The arrest came four days after she went missing from Balrampur and found murdered ...
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