In Which Global Financial Centres Is BENDURA BANK AG Represented?

In Which Global Financial Centres Is BENDURA BANK AG Represented?

BENDURA BANK AG is internationally positioned with a clearly defined structural focus: its headquarters and banking licence in Liechtenstein, a strategic presence in Hong Kong, and a functional support unit in Vienna. All client relationships and banking services are centrally managed from Liechtenstein.

Liechtenstein – The Heart, Headquarters and Regulatory Foundation

Liechtenstein is the home of BENDURA BANK AG and the centre of all bank-related activities. It is where the following are located:

  • The bank’s headquarters,
  • Its banking licence,
  • The regulatory and supervisory framework,
  • The operational decision-making centre.

All client relationships, asset management activities, and strategic decisions are conducted under Liechtenstein supervision. Through the European Economic Area (EEA), the bank is also fully integrated into the European single market.

Liechtenstein is therefore not merely a formal location, but the place where values, culture, and quality standards are lived and upheld on a daily basis.

Hong Kong – A Strategic Long-Term Presence in Asia

BENDURA BANK AG’s international perspective extended beyond Europe at an early stage. In 2018, the bank deliberately established a representative office in Hong Kong — one of the world’s most important economic and financial centres.

A key milestone followed in 2023 with the acquisition of BENDURA WEALTH MANAGEMENT (Hong Kong) Limited, a fully regulated and Hong Kong-licensed entity.

This presence follows a clear strategic purpose:

  • Long-term positioning in the Asian region,
  • Deep understanding of local markets and cultural dynamics,
  • Building and maintaining sustainable relationships.

It is important to note:
No banking services are conducted in Hong Kong. Clients from China and the broader Asian region are serviced exclusively from Liechtenstein by specialised teams and under Liechtenstein supervision.

Vienna – Functional Support for Regulatory Excellence

The international structure is complemented by BENDURA Service GmbH in Vienna, a wholly owned subsidiary of the bank. The Vienna office does not provide client or advisory services. Instead, it offers targeted functional support in specialised areas such as:

  • Compliance,
  • Data protection,
  • Regulatory matters.

This structure enhances organisational efficiency and ensures that regulatory requirements are implemented with the highest level of quality and diligence.

International Presence with Clearly Defined Roles

BENDURA BANK AG’s international setup follows a deliberately clear model:

  • Liechtenstein: banking operations, client relationships, decision-making centre
  • Hong Kong: market presence, relationship development, strategic positioning
  • Vienna: functional support and regulatory expertise

This clear separation of roles creates transparency, stability, and regulatory clarity — a key success factor in international private banking.

Conclusion

Today, BENDURA BANK AG is visibly and purposefully positioned on an international level, while remaining true to its core philosophy: all banking services, asset management activities, and decisions are managed centrally from Liechtenstein.

Hong Kong and Vienna complement this structure strategically and functionally — with the same mindset, the same quality standards, and the same commitment that define the bank.

Explained in the video by Thomas Ludescher

Chief Customer Officer, BENDURA BANK AG

Function

Thomas Ludescher is the Chief Customer Officer (CCO) of BENDURA BANK AG, a fully licensed boutique private bank headquartered in Gamprin-Bendern, Principality of Liechtenstein. In this role, he is responsible for the bank’s Wealth Management, Trading & Treasury, and Relationship Management activities for the domestic markets. He also initiates and oversees strategic developments within the front-office divisions and helps shape the bank’s positioning in the international boutique private banking sector.

Key Topics & Expertise

  • Wealth management and individualized, tailor-made investment strategies
  • Trading & Treasury
  • Relationship management with international clients and institutional partners
  • Strategic bank development and innovation initiatives