Banque de commerce et de placements

Established in 1963 as a Swiss bank, BCP focuses on two well-established core businesses: Commodity Trade Finance and Wealth Management, supported by expert Treasury services.

The Bank enjoys a solid reputation as a high-quality service provider across all its banking activities. Founded under Swiss Banking Law and Regulations, BCP is supervised by FINMA, the Swiss financial markets supervisory authority, and benefits from strong long-term credit ratings from Fitch (BBB-, Stable Outlook) and Moody’s (Baa3, Positive Outlook).

Headquartered in Geneva, the Bank also operates branches in Luxembourg and Dubai.

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Areas of expertise

A large array of services

Commodity trade finance

With trade finance as its traditional core activity, BCP offers specialized expertise and high-quality services.

  • Personalized approach through a full range of financing schemes
  • Access to a wide choice of treasury services specifically designated for CTF customers
  • Seamless service through a network of more than 1000 active bank relationships around the world

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Wealth management

With an open architecture approach, BCP has a tradition of excellence in portfolio management and high efficiency in transactional services for high-net-worth individuals.

  • Customized asset management services
  • High expertise in emerging markets fixed-income securities
  • Secured lending
  • General banking services for wealth management clients

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Always there

With offices in Geneva, Luxembourg and Dubai, BCP serves customers out of three strategic financial centers. Geographic convenience is simply another component of our commitment to providing open and welcoming customer service, based on "always there" support and an understanding of every client’s specific needs.

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Latest news

Corporate 17.12.2025

BCP Outlook 2026: Navigating Opportunities Amid Uncertainty

We are pleased to announce the publication of our Outlook 2026 – Wealth Management brochure, offering a concise and forward-looking perspective on the key forces shaping global markets in the year ahead.

After a year marked by record-high markets, persistent geopolitical tensions and structural economic shifts, our experts analyse what lies ahead for macroeconomics, equities, fixed income, currencies and gold. From the growing concentration in equity markets and the continued rise of artificial intelligence, to diverging central bank policies and the role of gold as a strategic hedge, the Outlook 2026 highlights both risks and investment opportunities in an increasingly complex environment.

Combining independent views and disciplined analysis, this publication reflects BCP’s commitment to transparent, client-focused investment guidance.

Download the Outlook 2026 brochure to explore our key convictions and strategic insights for the year ahead.

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Publications 15.12.2025

Market Snapshot: Bitcoin - The Lost Battle of 2025?

October’s sharp liquidation event marked a turning point for crypto markets, with heightened volatility, tighter liquidity and delayed recovery despite a strong backdrop for risky assets.

Yet adoption continues to accelerate, with major global wealth managers and banks progressively opening access to crypto products.

Has Bitcoin lost the last battle of 2025, but not the war?

Discover our views here.
 

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Rating 15.12.2025

December 2025: Moody’s Ratings reaffirms Baa3 long-term deposit ratings to BCP; Outlook Positive

Banque de Commerce et de Placements SA (BCP) is pleased to announce that Moody’s Ratings has reaffirmed its Baa3/P-3 long-term and short-term deposit ratings, with a Positive Outlook.

The Action Summary Statement is available on Moody's website.

 

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Publications 28.11.2025

Market Snapshot: Gold Shining Strong

What should investors make of the latest gold rally?

Let’s break down the drivers of 2025’s surge, from central bank buying to stronger investor demand, and what it means as we head into year-end. 

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Publications 14.11.2025

Market Snapshot: Fixed Income Update - Rates

Interest rates are on the move. But what does it mean as we approach 2026?

Discover our latest Fixed Income update where we break down the implications of the steepening yield curves and the strategies investors can consider to effectively manage duration in the months ahead.

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Publications 16.10.2025

US Market: New Regime?

Do we have all the element for an Equity Market correction?

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Corporate 01.09.2025

BCP Expands Dubai Footprint with Licence Upgrade and Broader Advisory Capabilities

BCP (Banque de Commerce et de Placements), the Swiss Bank headquartered in Geneva, announces today a significant milestone in its Middle East growth strategy: the transformation of its Dubai Representative Office into a fully operational Branch, following the successful acquisition of a Category 4 licence from the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) within the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). This development allows BCP to offer an expanded range of advisory services in the region.

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Publications 11.07.2025

Stablecoins: The Future of Cash on The Blockchain

Now a USD 260bn market, stablecoins are moving beyond crypto trading, powering cross-border payments, treasury solutions, and tokenized investments.

With new US regulations on the horizon and major players like Visa, JP Morgan and BBVA stepping in, the shift is accelerating.

Could this reshape global finance? At BCP, we're watching closely.

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