The Future of Private Banking

James joined Citi Private Bank in 2015 and his key responsibility is to advise UHNW individuals and family offices on their global investments, banking, and estate planning needs. James previously worked at Morgan Stanley for over 10 years where prior to becoming a banker, he designed asset allocation models and was an equity portfolio analyst. James is a CFA Charterholder and holds a BA degree in Business and Quality Management from the Nottingham Business School. 

**Dr. Peter Raskin is CEO and Partner of Bergos**. He heads the Swiss Private Bank since he joined in 2009. In addition to this role, he was Global Head International Private Banking (2013) and Global Head Private Banking (2014) of the Berenberg Group, responsible for UK, Germany, Luxembourg and Switzerland. In 2018, together with well-known Swiss and German entrepreneurs, he acquired Bergos from its former mother, the Berenberg Group. He studied law at the Universities of Freiburg i.Br. and Mainz. His career began in 2000 at BHF Bank (Switzerland), where he was a member of the Executive Board from 2005.

Dipak Mirchandani is a serial entrepreneur and Venture Capital Investor with over 40 years of work experience as a Business Owner. He has lived and worked in North America, Europe, Asia and in Africa and has built up a vast network of long-lasting business and social relationships. Dipak is the Principal of the Miroche Family Office. Their investments include FinTech and Banking in the UK, Real Estate in the UK and India, Clean Proteins in the US and Singapore, EV Battery Tech in the UK, Hotel Tech in North America, Entertainment & Education in Hong Kong, Venture Capital investments in Silicon Valley and operating companies in West Africa. He is the Founder and Chairman of the Karma Group of Companies with interests in Soybean crushing, Edible Oils, Animal & Aqua Feeds, Soy and Corn Trading. Dipak is a Freeman of the City of London and a Liveryman of the Worshipful Company of World Traders.

Nainish Bapna advises several international family offices on topics including portfolio allocation, investment strategies and direct deals. Previously, he was CIO of a London-based SFO for over 10 years, where he invested across multiple asset classes globally, including direct investments, special situation opportunities, private equity funds, structured debt and a portfolio of real estate developments in the US, UK and UAE.