Spring 2020 Issue
"After more than a year as a member of the board, I can say with confidence that my move to Kathrein was definitely the right decision. My team and I strive daily to optimise processes and thus position Kathrein even better.” The private bank's areas of expertise range from Wealth Management, Fund Management and Financing to Business & Family Office. For decades, Kathrein has been one of the first points of contact for foundations and matters of company succession. In fund management, the asset-managing Kathrein Mandatum Fund celebrated its 20th anniversary in the summer of 2019. The fact that Kathrein Privatbank's proprietary funds, some of which have been in existence for 20 years, are not only consistent, but also very successful, was demonstrated by the recognition they received at the Dachfonds Awards 2019. The private bank received the award for a fourth consecutive year and won first place for three
products. Harald P Holzer, member of the board and Chief Investment Officer of Kathrein Privatbank, is proud: "I have been part of Kathrein management since 1999, and during my tenure I have played a significant role in enhancing our portfolio management function. I am particularly pleased that the years of work of the entire portfolio management team are paying off". What is also remarkable is the first-place award for the recent fixed-income fund of funds within the Kathrein Mandatum series, which only launched about a year ago,” said Holzer. After the recent recognition at the Dachfonds Awards Austria, Kathrein also received an excellent mark by the Fuchs | Richter Prüfinstanz. The private bank was able to shine CFI.co | Capital Finance International
in the category “portfolio quality”, where it ranks first. In the overall ranking of the best private banks in Austria, Germany, Switzerland, and Liechtenstein, Kathrein Privatbank takes 5th place. CEO Wilhelm Celeda commented as follows on the recent CFI.co Award and the distinction as Best Private Banking Solutions Austria 2019: "After the awards at the end of 2019, another award is now following. The award for Best Private Banking Solutions not only stands for a successful start to the year, but once again underlines the quality of our work at Kathrein and confirms that we are pursuing the right strategy. This makes me proud in my role as CEO and motivates the entire institution". i 75