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About Lazard Frères Banque

Lazard Frères Banque is the French banking arm of the Lazard group, operating primarily as a provider of private banking, wealth management and corporate financial advisory services within France and internationally through the group’s wider network; it is subject to French banking regulation and operates under the governance structures of the Lazard organization rather than as a mass-market retail bank. The firm’s client base is concentrated on high-net-worth individuals, families, corporate clients and institutional investors, and the business model emphasizes bespoke advice, portfolio construction, M&A and capital markets advisory rather than standardized deposit-and-loan products; accordingly service offerings, pricing and reporting tend to be customized and fee arrangements vary by client and engagement. Compared with large retail banks, Lazard Frères Banque has a narrower product range and smaller branch footprint, and its digital banking capabilities are limited relative to mainstream consumer banks, while its advisory scale benefits from the broader Lazard group’s international deal flow and research resources. Potential clients should assess the bank’s suitability by reviewing mandated disclosures, fee schedules and conflict-of-interest policies, confirming regulatory registration and protections, and comparing services and costs with other private banks and wealth managers before engaging.