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
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).
Bank Frick – eine Bank, die andere Wege gegangen ist
Bank Frick setzt seit 25 Jahren eigene Akzente in Liechtensteins Bankenwelt.
Neuer Bank-Frick-Stipendiat an der Universität Liechtenstein
Vaduz – Sven Lagger aus Göfis hat sich unter vielen Bewerberinnen und Bewerbern für das von Bank Frick im Rahmen der engen Kooperation mit der Universität Liechtenstein ausgeschriebene Stipendium für den Zertifikatsstudiengang Blockchain und FinTech durchgesetzt. Lagger, der ebenfalls als Masterstudent eingeschrieben ist, kann damit kostenfrei an dem hochkarätig besetzten Programm teilnehmen.
Opening and trading hours over the holidays and 2024
Bank Frick will be closed over the holidays from Saturday, 23 December 2023 to Tuesday, 26 December 2023 inclusive. The following week, Bank Frick will be closed from Saturday, 30 December 2023 to Tuesday, 2 January 2024 inclusive.
Press release 2023 semi-annual report
Bank Frick generated a net profit of CHF 7.2 million in the first half of 2023 and thus built on the success of the prior financial year. The marked increase in profit, coupled with solid utilisation and good capitalisation, provides us with encouragement for the second half of the year. We therefore anticipate an annual profit in the region of CHF 13 million for 2023.
To be continued: SEC pushes back at Coinbase
SEC pushes back against Coinbase's claim of no regulatory jurisdiction, stating the crypto exchange knowingly violated securities laws. Meanwhile, Gemini, owned by the Winklevoss twins, files a lawsuit against Digital Currency Group and CEO Barry Silbert alleging fraud and deception following the collapse of a lending venture. The Bank for International Settlements survey reveals that 93% of central banks are working on Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) which are seen as potential geopolitical policy tools and a challenge to the dollar's dominance. The race for a Bitcoin ETF intensifies, with BlackRock refiling its application featuring Coinbase as the market surveillance partner, as the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust's discount to net asset value narrows, potentially indicating the transformation into a proper ETF.
Bank Frick xPULSE: Bank Frick launches new 23/7 payment service
Bank Frick’s new payment service enables prompt payment transactions in the Bank Frick network – even outside of cut-off and business hours. Payments within the Bank Frick network and within the same currency can be made in all major fiat currencies seven days a week.