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'''Fortis MeesPierson''' is a Netherlands-based [[Private banking|private bank]].
'''Fortis MeesPierson''' is an exclusive Netherlands-based [[Private banking|private bank]] headquartered in [[Rotterdam]].


Until 2005, the bank was known as MeesPierson. The name derives from the merger of [[merchant bank]]s Mees & Hope (from 1720) and Pierson, Heldring & Pierson (from 1875). In 1997, [[Fortis (finance)| Fortis bank]] acquired Meespierson from [[ABN AMRO]] and, in 2005, changed its name to its current Fortis MeesPierson.
Until 2005, the bank was known as MeesPierson. The name derives from the merger of [[merchant bank]]s Mees & Hope (from 1720) and Pierson, Heldring & Pierson (from 1875). In 1997, [[Fortis (finance)| Fortis bank]] acquired Meespierson from [[ABN AMRO]] and, in 2005, changed its name to its current Fortis MeesPierson. The initial plan was to incorprate the name into Fortis Private Banking but this plan was never realised because of the strong brand MeesPierson. According to some sources the board of directors decided not to change the name under pressure of the wealthy clients.

'''Opening an account'''<br />
To become a client at MeesPierson you need must met the following condition:<br />- investable assets of 1,000,000 Euro

'''Dutch Royal family'''<br />MeesPierson is also known for being the Dutch royal family's bankers


==External links==
==External links==

Revision as of 00:01, 18 August 2008

Fortis MeesPierson is an exclusive Netherlands-based private bank headquartered in Rotterdam.

Until 2005, the bank was known as MeesPierson. The name derives from the merger of merchant banks Mees & Hope (from 1720) and Pierson, Heldring & Pierson (from 1875). In 1997, Fortis bank acquired Meespierson from ABN AMRO and, in 2005, changed its name to its current Fortis MeesPierson. The initial plan was to incorprate the name into Fortis Private Banking but this plan was never realised because of the strong brand MeesPierson. According to some sources the board of directors decided not to change the name under pressure of the wealthy clients.

Opening an account
To become a client at MeesPierson you need must met the following condition:
- investable assets of 1,000,000 Euro

Dutch Royal family
MeesPierson is also known for being the Dutch royal family's bankers