About

A century of trust.

Founded in 1924, Apex International Bank has served as a steadfast partner to sovereign entities, multinational corporations, and private clients across six continents.

Today, Apex blends institutional-grade infrastructure with modern digital craftsmanship — delivering capital management with the discretion and precision our clients expect.

$1.2T

Assets

140+

Countries

48,000

Clients

AAA

S&P Rated

Our journey

A hundred years, one promise.

1924

Founded

Apex International Bank chartered in London with capital from twelve sovereign trusts.

1956

First overseas branch

Hong Kong office opens — first European bank licensed in post-war Asia.

1981

Trade desk

Apex pioneers electronic FX settlement, executing the first sub-minute USD-DEM trade.

2004

Private wealth

Apex Private launches, today managing over $480B for ultra-high-net-worth families.

2019

Digital first

Full API banking platform — the first AAA-rated bank with public developer documentation.

2024

Centenary

100 years. $1.2T under custody. 48,000 corporate clients in 140 countries.

Leadership

Stewards, not speculators.

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Margaret Holloway

Group Chief Executive

Previously CFO at Standard Maritime. Joined Apex 2017.

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Dr. Hideo Tanaka

Chief Risk Officer

20 years at the Bank for International Settlements (Basel).

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Elena Vasquez

Head of Private Banking

Built and ran the family-office desk at Pictet & Cie.

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James O'Sullivan

Chief Technology Officer

Architected real-time settlement at the New York Fed.

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