About The Bank of Berkeley, NYC
The Bank of Berkeley exists specifically to cater for the financial needs of high profile clients who a demand a high level of service and professionalism. Selecting the Bank of Berkeley to manage your financial security ensures you are interfacing with the safest and most dedicated monetary institution in the world.
Due to the nature of our high profile clients, their demands often fall outside the realms of the law. We at the bank of Berkeley are committed to fulfilling such requests and ensuring they are carried out beyond the client's expectations, and then, beyond that. We don't want to know who you are, we just want to know what you need.
Regards,
Sophie Sewell, CEO
A Proud History of Service
The Bank of Berkeley was founded in 1919 by James E Berkeley and commenced operations in 1920. At the close of World War I the government was indebt and incapable of paying servicemen their full commission. The primary mission of the bank provided war veterans with secure portfolio investments that guaranteed a reasonable return for years to come. Home loans were granted with very low interest rates to first home buyers based on their existing contribution to the American economy and their potential for ongoing contributions.
The privately owned but publically accessible bank was built on a framework of trust and loyalty between employee and client which was compounded during a time of political unease and distrust toward the American government. The bank of Berkeley always placed the needs of the client first knowing that the client’s success was its success.
The crash of the New York stock market on Black Thursday, October 24th 1929 signalled the beginning of the depression, not only at home but globally. In response to the financial panic that ensued, James Berkeley stated with conviction, “Ten years of loyalty does not come without respect, trust and integrity. It is you that has entrusted Berkeley to safeguard your money, now we shall entrust you to safeguard ours.”
During World War II the Bank of Berkeley made several sound investments into growing industries and maintains them even today. They are accessible for shareholders and investors.
- Aviation
- Industrial Machinery
- Mining
In 1982 the bank of Berkeley underwent a shift in management with the retirement of James E Berkeley. The bank moved its public policy to that of a private banking institution to retain independence from the Federal Reserve Bank, staying true to Berkeley’s original concept for a monetary institution free of other privately owned banking systems that only exist to generate debt.
Today the bank of Berkeley retains the original values set in 1919 and continues to operate and grow internationally with accountants working both in America and abroad, servicing each and every one of its clients with the respect and professionalism that they deserve.
