Did you know this? The ASPB has a long History dating back to the 16th century. At that time, the first Huguenots, fleeing from religious persecution, arrived at Basel, Geneva and Zurich. Due to their business network, commercial know-how and wealth, they have laid the foundations for the rise of banks in Switzerland, in particular private bankers. This inspiring story is referred to in the latest edition of the “Revue vaudoise de généalogie et d’histoire des familles».