News and insights
We know how important it is to have reliable information, facts and background details as good decision-making tools. In our press releases, you can find the latest news about Bank Frick. We provide specialist knowledge about the financial market – both conventional and blockchain-based – in our in-depth blog posts. If you would like to hear exciting updates about the cryptocurrency market, then dive into our Crypto Industry Reports.
News and insights
Between vault and IT lab - Zukunftstag at Bank Frick
“Come in!” With these words, Bank Frick apprentices Nico and Luca, together with the HR manager Andrea, welcomed 15 children to the National Zukunftstag today. In the main building in Balzers, the children discovered the fascinating world of crypto and blockchain - a subject area in which Bank Frick is one of the pioneers throughout Europe. In addition to a crash course on these topics, the young guests were given insights into other business areas such as classic banking, fund and capital markets and e-commerce.
Apply now: Bank Frick awards scholarship for blockchain and fintech programmes at the University of Liechtenstein
Vaduz – As part of its partnership with the University of Liechtenstein, Bank Frick is awarding a scholarship to cover participation in the blockchain and fintech certificate programme or the blockchain and fintech CAS. The deadline for applications is 13 December 2024, and the course will begin on 9 January 2025.
Bank Frick authorised by SIX as a new crypto asset custodian
Bank Frick has been approved by SIX as a custodian for crypto assets and can thus continue to act as a custodian for crypto ETPs.
Warning: Fraudulent e-mails
We would like to point out that there is no connection between the e-mail address “corporate[at]bankfrick.cc” and Bank Frick. This e-mail address is being misused by third parties to falsely create the impression that it originates from our bank.
2024 semi-annual report
Bank Frick reported a substantial net profit of CHF 5.5 million in the first half of 2024 and is adhering to its growth strategy. Investments in staff and infrastructure remain high. Despite the persistently uncertain economic situation, Bank Frick expects an annual profit of CHF 12 million.
Warning: Website «www[dot]investgurus[dot]de»
We would like to point out that there is no connection between letters sent on behalf of Bank Frick by the operators of the «www[dot]investgurus[dot]de» website and Bank Frick.
Bank Frick xPULSE: expansion of spot business
Durch die jüngste Erweiterung von Bank Frick xPULSE, ist das Spot-Devisengeschäft für Bank-Frick-Kund:innen von Montag, 6.00 Uhr, bis Freitag, 22.00 Uhr MEZ, verfügbar.* **
Universität Liechtenstein und Bank Frick gründen das «Bank Frick Innovative Finance Lab»
Bank Frick und die Universität Liechtenstein freuen sich, die Verlängerung ihrer erfolgreichen Kooperation um weitere fünf Jahre bekannt zu geben. Im Rahmen dieser Zusammenarbeit wird an der Universität Liechtenstein das Bank Frick Innovative Finance Lab gegründet, welches als Zentrum für innovative Finanzforschung und -lehre fungieren wird.
Insights into the process of designing AMCs
Since their introduction, Actively Managed Certificates (AMCs) have become a significant component of the European financial market. As a structured product, legally classified as debt securities, they hold a counterparty risk for the investor that is comparable with other structured financial products. AMCs are securitised, which gives the holder the right to cash repayment or the delivery of an underlying asset. As the buyer, the investor becomes a creditor of the issuer and thus dependent in terms of the type and amount of repayment, which is subject to different parameters.
Bank Frick annual report 2023: annual profit remains strong at CHF 13.5 million.
Bank Frick closed 2023 with a record profit of CHF 13.5 million, underscoring the sustained growth path. This was 6.9% ahead of expectations.
Bank Frick has a new look
Balzers, 15 April 2024 – Bank Frick presents a new brand identity to mark its 25th anniversary. The new brand design is not just a visual update: it symbolises Bank Frick’s drive to continue offering compelling and innovative financial products in the future.
Bank Frick launches new cryptocurrencies and expands its staking offering
The introduction of staking services and the additional expansion of our portfolio to include Solana (SOL) and Polygon (MATIC) at the end of the year have seen us expand our range of services. In addition, we now also offer our customers custody (including staking) of the following cryptocurrencies: Avalanche (AVAX), Chainlink (LINK), NEAR Protocol (NEAR) and Cosmos (ATOM).