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Bank Frick processes donations in the form of cryptocurrencies
Bank Frick now processes donations in the form of cryptocurrencies for the Swiss section of the human rights organisation Amnesty International (Amnesty Switzerland). Bank Frick has developed a set-up that enables the reliable, regulatory compliant and secure acceptance of crypto donations. This model is suitable for all NGOs to carefully check the origin of crypto donations.
“Through this reorganisation initiative, we are improving our service to our clients.”
Bank Frick is reorganising its client-facing departments, putting even more focus on the client experience and further improving the service provided to the client. In addition to the new Client Services department, which concerns itself with professional support of existing clients, the Bank will now have four departments focused on sales.
Strategy takes hold, with a steady increase in net income
Despite challenging circumstances, Bank Frick generated a net profit of some CHF 4.4 million. The years-long trend of continuously increasing income was confirmed in all business areas, and the growth in expenses has flattened out. Thanks to the successful strategic orientation of the entrepreneurial Bank, net income has doubled to some CHF 40.0 million in just five years.
«Der Umgang mit Krypto-Assets birgt sehr weitreichende und spezifische Risiken»
Bitcoin & Co. setzen seit einigen Monaten zu immer neuen Höhenflügen an, doch sind Direktinvestitionen in Coins nicht mehr der einzige Weg, um an Kryptowährungen zu partizipieren. Im Interview erläutert Raphael Haldner, Head of Fund and Capital Markets der Blockchain-Pionierin Bank Frick, die aktuellen Kryptoprodukte für Privatanleger und erklärt, worauf sie beim Kauf achten sollten.
Krypto-Assets bergen grosses Potenzial und grosse Risiken – auch für Asset Manager
Krypto-Produkte haben auch bei institutionellen Anlegern grosses Potenzial und können über professionell verwaltete und ausreichend diversifizierte Anlageinstrumente das Portfolio bereichern. Doch wo das Potenzial gross ist, sind die Risiken nicht weit. Um erfolgreich durch die Krypto-Welt zu navigieren, müssen Dienstleister und Produkte sorgfältig ausgewählt werden.
“Institutional investors need to take a closer look at digital assets”
Making bitcoin tradable on the stock exchange: even for an industry giant like US asset manager VanEck, it was an unexpectedly protracted project – that ultimately ended with great results, with the VanEck Vectors Bitcoin ETN now successfully listed on Deutsche Börse.
Das Blockchaingesetz – eine Zwischenbilanz
Mit dem Gesetz über Token und VT-Dienstleister (TVTG) hat Liechtenstein die weltweit erste umfassende rechtliche Grundlage für viele denkbare Anwendungen der Blockchain im Finanzsektor und in der Gesamtwirtschaft umgesetzt. Thomas Dünser, Leiter der Stabsstelle für Finanzplatzinnovation, zieht eine Zwischenbilanz.
Assessing the European Commission’s Regulation of Markets in Crypto-assets
The newly published draft of the European Commission’s Regulation of Markets in Crypto-assets (MiCA) could be a necessary step towards harmonizing the treatment of crypto-assets throughout the European Union and thus could be a key driver in terms of industry professionalization and adaption of crypto-based financial products. Yet, the draft still contains some ambiguities that should be removed to ensure clarity and legal certainty for all stakeholders.
Security Token Offering: Advantages of an STO over traditional issuance programs
Together with Lindemann Attorneys at Law, our experts Raphael Haldner and Julian Grezinger investigated the question of what the benefits of Security Token Offerings (STO) are. Find the answers to five frequently asked questions relating STOs in our new blog post.
«Finanzprofis in Liechtenstein werden wir immer treu bleiben»
Bank Frick bleibt trotz ihres Erfolges mit Blockchain Banking eine familiengeführte lizenzierte Vollbank für Intermediäre. Im Interview erläutert Stefan Rauti, Head of Private Clients and External Asset Managers, den Mehrwert für Finanzprofis und die Zukunft von Bank Frick.
Mit Blockchain Banking ist Bank Frick weit über die Landesgrenzen hinaus bekannt geworden. Hat sich die Bank vollends darauf konzentriert?
A family-owned Bank: an asset that inspires confidence
For strategic reasons, the Frick family retains a majority stake in Bank Frick. Statements by clients and employees have demonstrated to us that it is advantageous if the Bank remains in the ownership of the Frick family, as it creates a sense of security as well as clear responsibilities, and bolsters trust among employees, clients and various partners in the Bank.
Semi-annual results: Bank Frick defies the coronavirus pandemic
The first half of 2020 at Bank Frick was dominated by the global coronavirus pandemic. Despite the prevailing uncertainty and high volatility on the financial markets and the unstable economic situation, the Bank generated a net profit of CHF 1.8 million. Because of the pandemic, Bank Frick cannot rule out the occurrence of credit defaults. In keeping with the principle of prudence, the Bank will create provisions accordingly. As such, Bank Frick anticipates a net income in the range of CHF 1.0 to CHF 2.0 million.