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An Independent Bank.
A Singular Standard.

Since our founding in 2015, Alhambra Private Bank has operated on a single principle: that the world's most successful individuals deserve banking that is as sophisticated, discreet, and dynamic as they are.

Our Story

Built from Conviction,
Not Convention

Alhambra Private Bank was founded on the belief that ultra-high-net-worth individuals deserve more than what conventional banking delivers — more attention, more agility, and more alignment between adviser and client.

65+
Combined Expertise
180+
Client Jurisdictions
2014 — Foundation

A Vision Takes Shape

Recognising a gap between the personalised service truly wealthy individuals require and what large global banks actually deliver, our founder — with 35 years of exclusive wealth management experience — began designing a different kind of institution. One built around clients, not products.

2015 — Licensing

CIMA Authorisation

Alhambra Bank & Trust Limited receives its Category B banking and trust licence from the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority. The bank opens its doors at Landmark Square, Seven Mile Beach — one of the world's premier financial addresses — with a small, hand-selected team of senior bankers and advisers.

2016–2019 — Growth

Building a Global Clientele

Word of Alhambra's exceptional service model spreads through private networks. The bank's client base expands across the Gulf, Latin America, Southeast Asia, and Europe — each relationship demonstrating that genuine private banking is about depth of relationship, not breadth of client lists.

2020–Present — Excellence

A Trusted Leader Emerges

With 65+ years of combined expertise across the team, Alhambra establishes itself as a trusted leader in UHNW private banking and wealth management. The bank deepens its investment management capabilities, expands its trust and fiduciary offering, and continues to serve clients across 180+ jurisdictions with the same founding principle: undivided attention.

Our Philosophy

Six Principles That Define Us

These are not corporate values written for a brochure. They are the operational commitments we make to every client, every day.

01

Client First, Always

We maintain no proprietary product bias. Every recommendation is made solely in the interest of the client — not driven by fee structures or institutional targets.

02

Absolute Discretion

Client privacy is not a policy — it is a culture. Our structures, communications, and operations are designed to ensure confidentiality at every level, in every jurisdiction.

03

Long-Term Thinking

We measure success not in quarters, but in generations. Our advisory process is built around multi-decade wealth trajectories, succession planning, and legacy architecture.

04

Expertise Without Ego

Sixty-five years of combined experience means we have seen every market cycle, every geopolitical shift, every regulatory change. We speak plainly, advise honestly, and never overcomplicate.

05

Multijurisdictional Agility

Our clients operate across borders. So do we. Our team is experienced in the structural, regulatory, and tax environments of over 180 jurisdictions — providing advice that works in the real world.

06

Selective by Design

We maintain a deliberately low client-to-staff ratio. This is not a limitation — it is our quality guarantee. Every client is known personally and served completely.

Leadership

Senior Leadership Team

Our team combines decades of private banking, trust law, investment management, and international finance experience — drawn from leading institutions worldwide.

A. Pemberton
AP
A. Pemberton
Founder & Managing Director

35 years of exclusive wealth management experience across private banking, trust services, and cross-border investment structuring. Previously held senior roles at leading international private banks.

M. Rodrigues
MR
M. Rodrigues
Head of Private Banking

20 years in UHNW client management, multi-currency banking, and relationship advisory. Specialist in Latin American and European client structures.

S. Karimov
SK
S. Karimov
Head of Trust & Fiduciary

Qualified trust lawyer with 18 years of experience structuring offshore trusts, family foundations, and succession plans for complex multi-generational estates.

Regulation & Compliance

Regulated to the Highest Standard

Alhambra Bank & Trust Limited is authorised and supervised by the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA) under the Banks and Trust Companies Act (Revised). CIMA is internationally recognised as one of the world's most rigorous financial regulators.

Our compliance framework encompasses AML/CFT, KYC, international reporting standards, and all applicable Cayman Islands regulatory requirements — ensuring clients can engage with full confidence in our institutional integrity.

About the Cayman Jurisdiction →
CIMA
Authorised & Supervised
Cayman Islands Monetary Authority
Banks and Trust Companies Act (Revised)
KYC
KYC & AML Compliant
Full customer due diligence and anti-money laundering protocols in accordance with FATF standards
B
Category B Licence
Exclusive offshore banking for non-U.S. high-net-worth individuals · Min. USD 1,000,000
CRS
International Reporting
FATCA, CRS, and OECD international tax transparency standards fully adhered to
Questions

About the Bank

Who is eligible to bank with Alhambra?
Alhambra Private Bank serves non-U.S. ultra-high-net-worth individuals with a minimum opening deposit of USD 1,000,000. Clients are drawn from over 180 jurisdictions. We do not accept U.S. persons as account holders due to regulatory constraints.
Is Alhambra a licensed bank?
Yes. Alhambra Bank & Trust Limited holds a Category B banking and trust licence issued by the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA) under the Banks and Trust Companies Act (Revised). CIMA's regulatory register can be independently verified.
Where is Alhambra headquartered?
Our offices are located at 64 Earth Close, 2A3 Landmark Square, PO Box 30275, Seven Mile Beach, Grand Cayman KY1-1202, Cayman Islands — one of the world's premier financial centres.
How is client information protected?
Client confidentiality is absolute. We operate within the strict legal privacy framework of the Cayman Islands, and our internal protocols ensure that no client information is ever shared without explicit consent, except where required by applicable law.
Does Alhambra offer services for family offices?
Yes. We work extensively with single and multi-family offices, providing consolidated banking, investment management, trust administration, and reporting services under a single relationship manager framework. Our approach is specifically designed for the complexity that family offices require.
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