The Rothschild family is a renowned banking dynasty with a long history in finance. Rothschild & Co is one of their investment banking arms, which provides services like M&A advisory, private wealth management, and merchant banking. According to Rothschild & Co’s 2017 annual report, it generated €1.767 billion in revenue, with strengths in European investment banking where it ranks among the top. This article will analyze Rothschild & Co’s business segments and provide an overview of its investment activities.
Rothschild & Co’s Global Advisory business ranked top 5 globally by revenue
Rothschild & Co’s Global Advisory business provides M&A, financing and strategic advisory services. This is a traditional strength of the Rothschild family. In terms of completed M&A deals, Rothschild & Co ranked No.1 globally and in Europe in 2017. By revenue, it ranked No.5 globally.
Private Wealth & Asset Management segment managed €66.6 billion in assets
The Private Wealth & Asset Management business includes private banking, trusts and asset management. As of 2017, it managed €66.6 billion in client assets.
Merchant Banking actively manages €6.2 billion in assets
The Merchant Banking segment focuses on alternative investments like private equity, multi-manager funds, direct lending and credit. As of 2017, Merchant Banking actively managed €6.2 billion in assets.
In summary, Rothschild & Co maintains strong investment banking franchises globally, especially in Europe. Its advisory arm regularly tops league tables while asset management continues to grow. The Rothschild name enjoys immense brand value built over centuries.