How Does the Process of Becoming a Client at BENDURA BANK AG Work?

How Does the Process of Becoming a Client at BENDURA BANK AG Work?

The path to becoming a client of BENDURA BANK AG is deliberately personal, structured, and non-binding. It begins with an initial contact, followed by a personal discussion to assess added value, and — if there is mutual alignment — concludes with the formal account-opening process.

1. Initial, Non-Binding Contact
Prospective clients can make initial contact easily and without obligation, either:

  • By phone (+423 265 56 56) or
  • Via the BENDURA BANK AG website: www.bendura.li

At this early stage, the focus is not on products or contractual details, but on getting to know each other and engaging in an open, peer-level exchange.

2. Assessing the Added Value for the Client

In the next step, both parties jointly assess whether and how BENDURA BANK AG can provide meaningful added value.

This involves a personal meeting in which the following aspects are discussed:

  • Personal and financial objectives
  • Individual needs and expectations
  • Existing asset or structural situations
  • Potential solutions within a private banking context

This step is central to BENDURA’s boutique philosophy:
Not every enquiry must lead to a client relationship — quality and mutual fit take precedence over volume.

3. Joint Definition of a Potential Solution

Based on the discussion, potential tailor-made solutions are outlined. The purpose is to realistically assess whether:

  • The desired level of service aligns with the bank’s positioning,
  • A long-term collaboration is appropriate,
  • Expectations on both sides are aligned.

Only once these points are clarified does the process move forward.

4. Formal Account-Opening Process

If both parties decide to proceed with a collaboration, the formal account-opening process follows. This includes, among other things:

  • Client identification in accordance with regulatory requirements
  • Submission and review of relevant documentation
  • Structural and compliance assessments
  • Formal opening of the account and mandate

This process ensures that the client relationship is established in a legally compliant, transparent, and sound manner — a core element of responsible private banking.

A Structured Process with a Personal Focus

The onboarding process at BENDURA BANK AG is deliberately designed to:

  • Remain personal,
  • Create clarity,
  • Build trust,
  • And lay the foundation for a long-term partnership.

Especially in boutique private banking, the start of a client relationship is a decisive moment — not as a formality, but as the beginning of a partnership.

Conclusion

Becoming a client of BENDURA BANK AG does not involve an anonymous, standardised process, but a clearly structured, personal, and partnership-based approach.

From the initial, non-binding contact through the personal discussion to the formal account opening, the central question remains whether a collaboration is meaningful, mutually beneficial, and sustainable over the long term.

Explained in the video by Philipp Forster

Chief Executive Officer, BENDURA BANK AG

Function

Philipp Forster has been the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of BENDURA BANK AG since December 2024. BENDURA BANK AG is a fully licensed boutique private bank headquartered in Gamprin-Bendern, Principality of Liechtenstein. The institution serves international wealth holders, trustees, family offices, and entrepreneurial families from more than 30 countries.

Key Topics & Expertise

  • Strategic bank management and international growth
  • Cross-border wealth management and entrepreneurial wealth
  • Private banking and institutional wealth management
  • Digital transformation in the financial sector
  • Asset Management, Trading & Treasury
  • The Liechtenstein financial center in an international context