LCF Rothschild Group
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Formerly named the LCF Rothschild Group, the Edmond de Rothschild Group is a private Swiss banking group. It was established by Baron Edmond de Rothschild (1926-1997), of the non-winemaking branch of the French Rothschild family, in 1953 . Since 1997, the group has been managed by the late Baron's son, Benjamin de Rothschild
. It describes itself as an independent, traditional, family-owned business, based in Paris
, Geneva
and Luxembourg
.
. Other holdings include:
• 77% of the Banque privée Edmond de Rothschild
, parent of the Swiss group. The shares are listed in the Swiss Stock Market.
• 97% of the Compagnie Financière Saint-Honoré, head holding of the French group, which owns the Compagnie Financière Edmond de Rothschild
, a French private bank.
The LCF group also contains the Compagnie Benjamin de Rotschild, set up in 1989 in Geneva by Benjamin de Rothschild, which offers leading edge services in managing financial risks. The group is present in 17 countries and has more than 30 offices worldwide, reportedly financing €100bn of assets in 2008.
and his wife Ariane de Rothschild
, the group has developed some investments in viniculture, luxury hotels, and other aspects of fine living.
The LCF Rothschild group has invested into wine, notably with Château Clarke
and Château des Laurets
, in the heart of Médoc, in South of Africa with the Rupert
family and also in Argentina
.
The group owns the Domaine du Mont d’Arbois Palace in the French Alpine resort of Megève
, which was created by Baronne Noémie de Rothschild in 1921.
relating to human health, notably in the field of ophthalmology
The tradition and guiding principles of the LCF Rothschild group foundations as handed down from generation to generation have rested on an absolute commitment to solidarity, social responsibility and the advancement of knowledge. The support of education is the first and foremost aim of the groups’ foundations.
>Finance
>Non-finance
Foundation
Benjamin de Rothschild
Benjamin de Rothschild is a Swiss banker, the chairman of the Edmond de Rothschild Group, a private bank established by his father and owned by the family...
. It describes itself as an independent, traditional, family-owned business, based in Paris
Paris
Paris is the capital and largest city in France, situated on the river Seine, in northern France, at the heart of the Île-de-France region...
, Geneva
Geneva
Geneva In the national languages of Switzerland the city is known as Genf , Ginevra and Genevra is the second-most-populous city in Switzerland and is the most populous city of Romandie, the French-speaking part of Switzerland...
and Luxembourg
Luxembourg
Luxembourg , officially the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg , is a landlocked country in western Europe, bordered by Belgium, France, and Germany. It has two principal regions: the Oesling in the North as part of the Ardennes massif, and the Gutland in the south...
.
Structure
LCF Holding Benjamin and Edmond de Rothschild S.A. is the principal holding of the financial group controlled by Benjamin de RothschildBenjamin de Rothschild
Benjamin de Rothschild is a Swiss banker, the chairman of the Edmond de Rothschild Group, a private bank established by his father and owned by the family...
. Other holdings include:
• 77% of the Banque privée Edmond de Rothschild
Banque privée Edmond de Rothschild
Banque Privée Edmond de Rothschild S.A. is a private bank headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland. It is exclusively dedicated to wealth management for private and institutional clients. It is a part of Edmond de Rothschild Group. It is listed on the Swiss Exchange...
, parent of the Swiss group. The shares are listed in the Swiss Stock Market.
• 97% of the Compagnie Financière Saint-Honoré, head holding of the French group, which owns the Compagnie Financière Edmond de Rothschild
Compagnie Financière Edmond de Rothschild
Compagnie Financière Edmond de Rothschild is an independent and family private bank in France. Established by Edmond Adolphe de Rothschild in 1953, it has been directed since 1999 by his son, Benjamin de Rothschild...
, a French private bank.
The LCF group also contains the Compagnie Benjamin de Rotschild, set up in 1989 in Geneva by Benjamin de Rothschild, which offers leading edge services in managing financial risks. The group is present in 17 countries and has more than 30 offices worldwide, reportedly financing €100bn of assets in 2008.
Activities
Edmond de Rothschild group plays a part in the following sectors:- Private banking: investment advisory services, portfolio management
- Company administration: incorporation, offshore registration, accounting services tax advice
- Consulting: corporate finance, risk management, M & A, hedging strategies, privatizations, appraisals, private equity, venture capital, growth capitalGrowth capitalGrowth capital is a type of private equity investment, most often a minority investment, in relatively mature companies that are looking for capital to expand or restructure operations, enter new markets or finance a significant acquisition without a change of control of the business.Companies...
, LBO (Leveraged Buy-out) - Insurance: retirement insurance, Welfare provision, Expatriates, Nuclear-related risks, Consulting
- Fund management: asset allocation funds, equity funds, bond funds, money-market funds, composite funds, theme funds, regional funds, multi-manager funds, structured products, index-based funds, alternative, fund of funds, FCPR / FCPI
- Fund administration: custody, administration, registrar
- Brokering / Market: bonds / equities / convertibles, Interest rates, options / futures, country funds
- Real Estate: real estate development, building rehabilitation and renovation, contracting and management
The Lifestyle - French “Art de vivre”
Under the direction of Baron Benjamin de RothschildBenjamin de Rothschild
Benjamin de Rothschild is a Swiss banker, the chairman of the Edmond de Rothschild Group, a private bank established by his father and owned by the family...
and his wife Ariane de Rothschild
Ariane de Rothschild
Ariane de Rothschild, , is vice-president of Edmond de Rothschild Holding SA since 1999. Mother of four daughters, she is the wife of Baron Benjamin de Rothschild.-Career:...
, the group has developed some investments in viniculture, luxury hotels, and other aspects of fine living.
The LCF Rothschild group has invested into wine, notably with Château Clarke
Château Clarke
Château Clarke is a wine property of Bordeaux of based in the Listrac-Médoc AOC and classified as Cru Bourgeois.-History:In the 12th century, the Cistercian monks of the Vertheuil Abbey established the first grapevine. The estate would permanently bear Tobie Clarke’s name in 1818, when the knight...
and Château des Laurets
Château des Laurets
-History:Purchased by Benjamin and Ariane de Rothschild in 2003, the estate stretch on 86 hectares with two appellations: Puisseguin-Saint-Émilion and Montagne-Saint-Émilion.-Wine:...
, in the heart of Médoc, in South of Africa with the Rupert
Rupert
Rupert is derived from the Latin Rupertus, which is a loan from the Old German Hroberahtus; thus it is a variation of modern English Robert, and can refer to:First name* Rupert of Germany , German King...
family and also in Argentina
Argentina
Argentina , officially the Argentine Republic , is the second largest country in South America by land area, after Brazil. It is constituted as a federation of 23 provinces and an autonomous city, Buenos Aires...
.
The group owns the Domaine du Mont d’Arbois Palace in the French Alpine resort of Megève
Megève
Megève is a commune in the Haute-Savoie department in the Rhône-Alpes region in south-eastern France.Megève is a famous ski resort near the Mont-Blanc in the French Alps...
, which was created by Baronne Noémie de Rothschild in 1921.
Foundations list
- The Caesarea Edmond Benjamin de Rothschild Foundation, Israel:The Caesarea Edmond Benjamin de Rothschild Foundation was established to develop Caesarea as a settlement of high environmental and living conditions, as well as a regional industrial and tourism centre
- The Edmond de Rothschild Foundation, New York
- The Edmond de Rothschild foundation, Geneva
- The Maurice & Noémie de Rothschild foundation, Geneva
- A. de Rothschild Memorial, Geneva
- The Fondation Rothschild Ophtalmologique develops and applies medicine and other sciences
relating to human health, notably in the field of ophthalmology
- Institut de Biologie Physico-Chimique: Baron Edmond de Rothschild established a foundation for scientific research, which by 1927 had created the Institut de Biologie Physico-Chimique for pure and applied research
- Oeuvre de Protection des Enfants Juifs, Paris
- Institut des Sciences du Vivant, Lyon
- The Ariane de Rothschild foundation, Madrid
The tradition and guiding principles of the LCF Rothschild group foundations as handed down from generation to generation have rested on an absolute commitment to solidarity, social responsibility and the advancement of knowledge. The support of education is the first and foremost aim of the groups’ foundations.
External links
Edmond de Rothschild Group>Finance
- Banque privée Edmond de Rothschild - Swiss private banking firm
- Compagnie Financière Edmond de Rothschild - French private bank
- La Compagnie Benjamin de Rothschild
- Cogifrance - Real estate
>Non-finance
- Dmaine du Mont D'arbois - Luxury hotel
- Mont d'Arbois golf - Golf
- Gitana Team - Yacht racing
- Compagnie Vinicole Baron Edmond de Rothschild (Château ClarkeChâteau ClarkeChâteau Clarke is a wine property of Bordeaux of based in the Listrac-Médoc AOC and classified as Cru Bourgeois.-History:In the 12th century, the Cistercian monks of the Vertheuil Abbey established the first grapevine. The estate would permanently bear Tobie Clarke’s name in 1818, when the knight...
) - Vineyard
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