In July 2014, Generali sold BSI to BTG Pactual for US$1.7 billion,[3] a deal that CEO of the bank, André Esteves stated would make BTG Pactual a “global player in the asset management arena.”[4][5] In February 2016 EFG International (SIX:EFGN), the global private banking group based in Zurich, announced the acquisition of the Lugano-based private bank, according to an agreement signed on 21 February 2016 with BSI's sole shareholder BTG Pactual.

BSI is more than a patron - it vigorously promotes communication in these areas, organizing and taking part in events.

The bank has always maintained its commitment to art, music and culture, with an active and constant presence at high-profile performances and exhibitions.

It organises events, exhibitions and displays in collaboration with other institutions, associations of individual artists and worldclass national museums.

Its scope is to bestow monetary recognition to persons or institutions which have furthered the development of Italian-Swiss relations, contributed to the betterment of understanding between the Swiss and Italian people or to the expansion of the common cultural heritage.

In 2017, Regulators in Europe and Asia investigated and punished BSI for its involvement in 1Malaysia Development Berhad scandal.