Edmond de Rothschild to ‘monitor the situation’ after Epstein files reveal CEO Ariane de Rothschild’s links

Edmond de Rothschild board to independently monitor situation after DOJ files reveal CEO’s past contact with Jeffrey Epstein

Swiss private bank Edmond de Rothschild said on Wednesday that its board will “monitor the situation” after documents released by the U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) revealed that Chief Executive Officer Ariane de Rothschild had maintained years-long contact with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

“The Board of Directors, which represents the bank's senior management and is chaired by Yves Perrier, has organized itself to monitor the situation independently, in addition to the work and analyses carried out by management,” the bank said in a statement.

The Geneva-based wealth manager said directors acted “promptly and responsibly” following the publication of the DoJ files to safeguard the interests of clients, employees, and shareholders. It added that the board, chaired by Yves Perrier, is working closely with executives to ensure “coordinated and thorough independent monitoring of the situation”.

Ariane de Rothschild’s name appears multiple times in the DoJ’s “Epstein files” made public in early January. Emails posted online indicate that her contact with Epstein began in a professional capacity in 2013, with the U.S. financier later described as becoming a strategic adviser and confidant.

After the documents were released, the bank said de Rothschild met Epstein several times between 2013 and 2019 “in the course of her normal activities within the group” and maintained she had “no knowledge of Epstein’s personal behaviour”. U.S. Justice Department files published last month showed she continued corresponding with Epstein until his arrest in 2019.

Amid the scrutiny, the bank sought to reassure stakeholders about its financial health. A spokesperson said de Rothschild wrote this week to clients and employees to underline the group’s strength.

The private bank reported sustained growth, recording net new inflows of about CHF10 billion in 2025, bringing total inflows over the past three years to roughly CHF25 billion. Since the start of this year, a further CHF5 billion has been added, lifting assets under management to more than CHF200 billion, a record level. The bank said inflows have remained robust even after January 30 and that detailed financial results will be announced shortly.

Ariane de Rothschild, who married Benjamin de Rothschild in 1999 and has led the Geneva-based bank as CEO since 2023, oversees an institution managing tens of billions of Swiss francs in client assets.