CEO Interview: Welcoming radicant clients to Alpian

CEO Interview: Welcoming radicant clients to Alpian

A conversation with Gianmarco Bonaita, CEO of Alpian

Q: Gianmarco, what was your first reaction when this partnership with radicant came together?

Gratitude, honestly. radicant's team worked hard to find the right home for their clients. That says a lot about who they are. We're honored they chose Alpian.

And of course, a deep sense of responsibility. These are real people facing an unexpected change. Our job now is to make this transition as smooth as possible.

Q: What would you say to a radicant client who might be uncertain right now?

I'd say: that's completely understandable. Change is never easy, especially when it comes to your money.

What I can tell you is that we've prepared carefully for your arrival. We have a dedicated team ready to support you, a simple onboarding process, and people you can actually talk to if you have questions.

And if you're wondering about stability: Alpian is Swiss at its core, fully licensed by FINMA, and majority-owned by Intesa Sanpaolo, one of the largest banking groups in Europe. You get the best of both worlds: the personal touch of a boutique bank driven by people who truly care, and the backing of a major institution that provides stability and security.

Over 25,000 clients already bank with us, and one in four new clients comes through referrals. That trust means everything to us. We'd love to earn yours too.

Q: What can radicant clients expect at Alpian?

A seamless digital banking experience: multi-currency accounts in CHF, EUR, USD and GBP, cards with Apple Pay and Google Pay, eBill, and everything you'd expect from a modern bank.

Beyond everyday banking, we offer professional wealth management starting from CHF 2,000, a Pillar 3a in partnership with BlackRock, and advisors rated 4.98 out of 5.

And if you ever have a question, you can speak to a real person — in German, French, Italian, or English.

Q: How will Alpian support clients through the transition?

This is our top priority right now. Every client will receive clear communication, dedicated support, and a simple process to get started.

If you want to move early, you can open an account today and start banking immediately. If you prefer to wait, that's fine too — we'll be here when you're ready.

We've also prepared a dedicated landing page with videos, FAQs, and everything you need to feel confident about this transition.

Q: Any final message?

Just this: welcome.

We know this wasn't your choice. But we're genuinely excited to meet you. Our team has worked hard to prepare a warm welcome, and we'll do everything we can to make you feel at home.

I also want to say something about radicant's team. We submitted our FINMA licenses around the same time. We've watched each other grow, competed, and pushed each other to be better. Throughout this entire process of preparing the partnership, not once did it feel like a business transaction. Every conversation was about one thing: how do we take care of the clients?

Knowing that their team is entrusting us with the responsibility of their hard work says everything about who they are.

We don't take that lightly.

Thank you for giving us a chance.