Degroof Petercam

What we do: Degroof Petercam is a distinguished Belgian-rooted investment house offering integrated financial services including private banking, asset management, investment banking, corporate finance, financial markets, credit and structured finance, and research services. It serves private and institutional investors as well as corporates, with a strong focus on mid-market corporate finance advisory and real estate management consulting.

Where we are located: The company is headquartered at Rue de l'Industrie 44, 1040 Brussels, Belgium, and operates internationally with offices in Belgium, Luxembourg, France, Switzerland, Spain, the Netherlands, Germany, Italy, Hong Kong, and Canada.

Short history: Founded in 1871 by Franz Philippson, Degroof Petercam has over 150 years of financial expertise. It originated on the Brussels stock exchange and evolved through major historical events, expanding from local loans to a broad range of financial services. The bank merged with Petercam and has maintained a long-term sustainable approach across generations.

Organization & culture: With over 1,500 experts worldwide, Degroof Petercam emphasizes integrity, professionalism, and collaboration. The company fosters lasting relationships built on trust and transparency, leveraging its multidisciplinary teams and international network to provide tailored financial solutions.

Recent developments: As of December 31, 2023, Degroof Petercam managed approximately 74 billion euros in client assets. It is owned by Indosuez Wealth Management and its historical minority shareholder CLdN Cobelfret, benefiting from the expertise and network of the Crédit Agricole group, the world’s 9th largest bank.