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OUR MISSION

Our mission is to deliver outstanding investment opportunities and high performance in private markets and solid performance in public markets by providing excellent know-how and independent advice. Worldwide.

Our goal is to preserve wealth and generate income for all our clients around the globe by striving to invest in a highly ethical and sustainable way – providing safety for many generations to come.

Our owners and our senior management are co-invested in our recommendations.

Finaport stands for Trust, Access & Performance.

WHO ARE WE

Finaport is an independent Swiss Wealth Management Firm with offices in Europe and Asia. We offer wealth management, investment advice and selected investment banking services like direct investments and M&A advise.

FINAPORT is a founding member of the exclusive Alliance of Swiss Wealth Managers, where more than 1000 employees manage over 100 billion USD of client’s assets.

Our clients are wealthy individuals and their families from around the world. FINAPORT offers access to outstanding investment solutions and products that are tailored to the specific needs of our customers.

FINAPORT works globally with carefully selected partners. Their offers, quality of service and costs are constantly monitored by us and made accessible to our clients.

Senior Management

HELLMUT SCHÜMPERLI, CEO FINAPORT ZURICH

Hellmut Schümperli is one of the two founders of the Finaport Group. Hellmut began his career with a major US brokerage firm. In the seventies, he founded a consulting firm focused on the financial sector in Zurich that opened branches in all major cities of Switzerland. In 1995, he created a new company specializing in strategic consultation for banks and financial institutions as well as information technology focused on private banking. In particular, Hellmut supported banks in the development, modernization and expansion of their private banking sector, both domestic and international. Parallel to this, he initiated the formation and operation of a school specializing in securities in Zurich.

ALEX BORISSOV, CEO Finaport Singapore

Alex is one of the two founding partners of the Finaport Group, established in 2007. After studying economics and business administration in the US at Washington University in St. Louis, Alex Borissov worked as a consultant in the representative office of AIG in Moscow. In 1996, he joined AIG Private Bank AG (former Ueberseebank AG) in Zurich, assuming responsibility for private banking activities in Central and Eastern Europe, and the general management of its Cyprus Branch. From 2001 Alex managed the Eastern European division of Credit Suisse in Singapore and established it as part of the bank's International Wealth Management Group. From 2004 to March 2007 Alex was a member of the senior management of Union Bancaire Privée in Zurich, where he was responsible for market strategy and development of the Eastern European business.

PABLO CAL, CEO Finaport Liechtenstein

Pablo gained deep financial knowledge in his 20 years banking career at Credit Suisse. He started in the Corporate Action, acquired federal professional certificates in Banking during his time as Assistant Relationship Manager, worked in Sidney for the Asian Fixed Income and Asian Equity Asset Management and became a Director working with Swiss and International High and Ultra High Net Worth Individuals. Over the last fifteen years as Senior Relationship Manager in the Private Banking he also became an expert for UK (RND & RD) High and Ultra High Net Worth clients.

YVES HAUSER, Investment Advisor

Yves Hauser started his career in 1987 after finishing his education in finance in Switzerland and the USA. During his stay in the US, he worked with the first hedge fund manager in treasury arbitrage. After his return to Switzerland he started as a trader in Bond, Convertibles and Options at Bank Julius Baer in Zürich. In 1994 he joined Merrill Lynch Capital Markets AG (MLCM), where he started as a derivative trader in the team of volatility arbitrage for swiss equities. In this time MLCM became the major market marker in Warrants, Options and Swiss Equities. In 1998, Yves was asked to introduce the first ETFs in Switzerland in co-corporation with the Swiss Stock Exchange. In 2000, Yves became Head of the Equity Derivative Team, member of the risk committee of MLCM and member of the SWX (Swiss Stock Exchange) derivative committee. Later, Yves joined Credit Suisse as responsible for the Investment Advice of UHNWI Europe and Russia. After some years with Bank Vontobel, Yves joined Finaport Switzerland as Chief Investment Officer (CIO). Since leaving the Executive Board in December 2023, Yves has been Investment Advisor for the ETF-based passive investment strategy segment.

Pascal Schümperli, Head Private Markets, Finaport Group

Pascal started his banking career at UBS Moscow before joining Finaport in 2008. In 2011 he became a senior client manager, taking care of HNWI and UHNWI clients, mainly from CIS countries. In 2017 Pascal became Partner/Director of Finaport and in 2020 he was appointed as Chief Business Development Officer (CBDO). Pascal was always passionate about exciting developments. By personally investing into venture capital and different startups but also by taking responsibilities in such young companies, he gained a deep understanding in business development and digitalization. Pascal holds a Bachelor Degree in Business & Management from Middlesex University London.

PATRICK MARTY, CEO FINAPORT ASSET MANAGEMENT AG

After receiving a Bachelor's Degree in Global Business Management at Regents University in London and a Masters Degree in International Business at Hult Business School in Dubai, Patrick joined Finaport Zurich in 2013 as a project manager with the responsibility to introduce and implement new processes regarding risk and compliance. Patrick was in charge of the managerial consulting of Merger & Acquisition Transactions for Finaport before becoming a member of the board of directors in Finaport Liechtenstein and Chief Operations Officer (COO) of the Finaport Group in 2019.

ALEXANDER RABIAN, BOARD MEMBER FINAPORT LTD., ZURICH

Alexander Rabian is a partner at the Zurich based law firm of Streichenberg. After graduating from the University of Zurich, he had worked as a legal clerk at the public prosecutor's office and the district court of Zurich before being admitted to the bar in 1992. He specializes in banking and finance laws on a national and international level. Other core fields of his professional activities are corporate law, contract law, and criminal law with a focus on financial crimes. He also works as a business mediator and represents his clients in court and before administrative bodies. From 2006 to 2019 he had been acting chairman of the self-regulatory organization of the Swiss Association of Asset Managers (SAAM). Alexander is an active contributor to the development of financial services laws and regulations and represents industry groups vis-à-vis regulators and political bodies in Switzerland and EEA countries.

PHILIPP PIAZ, Board Member Singapore, former President Association of Independent Asset Managers

Philipp Piaz commenced his comprehensive career as an analyst in private banking and wealth management at Credit Suisse in 1998. During his time at Credit Suisse Private Banking, Philipp held a number of senior positions before relocating from Zürich Head Office to Singapore in 2001 to undertake Thailand Private Client Business Development in his role as Vice President. In 2004, Philipp joined Deutsche Bank AG. In his role as Director of Deutsche Bank’s Private Wealth Management, Philipp was responsible for the development of the Thai Private Client Business. In 2009, he became Co-Founder & Managing Partner at Finaport Singapore, overseeing the set-up and successful expansion of the firm's Asian operations. Philipp is a founding committee member of the Association of Independent Asset Managers (AIAM) in Singapore, and was appointed President of the AIAM in 2018 after 5 years as its Treasurer.

CHRISTOPHER KLEMM - Head of Investment Banking Advise

Christopher Klemm looks at over 35 years of international corporate finance experience, in particular mergers & acquisitions, operating between London, Zurich and Frankfurt. His clients include corporates, privately held companies and entrepreneurs. In the broad scope of corporate finance, he is an expert adviser on disposals of non-performing non-core assets, generally regarded as the most difficult transactions. Christopher was the co-founder and president of Asia2Europe, a company focused on Asian European deal flow. He was adviser, investor and operational manager to several clean tech companies and projects as well as co-founder of Five Elements Capital, an environmental resource company. In addition, Christopher has had extensive exposure to governance issues as director and chair of various companies.

His early professional experience stems from the investment banks S.G. Warburg, Lazard, UBS and Citigroup before founding his own advisory boutique. He holds university degrees in chemical engineering and business administration.

“ Banking is essential, Banks are not. ”

Bill Gates

...and this is, what differentiates FINAPORT from banks:

Alignment of Interests

The success or failure of an independent advisor is based exclusively on the wealth management achievements of their client. Independent advisor are compensated only by there clients. All fees are disclosed openly, there are no hidden charges, pay-to-play schemes or undisclosed kickbacks.

Best of Breed Solutions

Independent advisors offer a complete open architecture platform throughout the entire wealth management experience. Their motivation is to provide the best solutions to their clients in terms of technology, investment products, trust capabilities, wealth transfer (estate planning), financing and custodial relationships.

Broader Service Offerings

Independent advisors can offer expanded services and are not limited in their products and service offerings.

Separation of Product and Manufacturing and Advice

Mixing product manufacturing and advice is often a breeding ground for conflict. At Finaport, advisors are never obligated to sell certain products, they are working in a conflict-free environment.

FAQ

1. Become a client

What is the advantage of becoming a client of Finaport?

In a summary: Trust – Access - Performance

There are so many advantages. See us as your financial gateway to the world of finance. Finaport takes care of your financial matters while allowing you to remain diversified with different bank relationships around the globe.

Intransparent fee structures and hidden fees are history if you bank with us.

Less fees = higher performance. It is that easy.

We will look for the best solution and always act in the interest of our clients.

We sit beside you – not opposite of you.

Through our internal & external network, we grant our clients access to liquid and private market products in a way a bank would not be able to and on top of it we have access to the offering of all our partner banks.

We are very proud of our performance!

Who is Finaport’ s typical client?

We focus on both private individuals (mainly HNWI & UHNWI) and corporate clients. As an international firm, we have clients from all over the world with different backgrounds. Most of our clients are wealthy entrepreneurs and their families.

Is Finaport more expensive than a bank?

No. The total of all fees is likely going to be lower in comparison to your current set-up with a bank. Talk to us and we will make you a proposal.

How do I get in touch if I want to become a client of Finaport

Please write us an email to [email protected] or give us a call to the office located nearest to you. For phone numbers please check our contact tab.

How is Finaport regulated?

In Zurich, we are a member of the Swiss Association of Asset Managers (SAAM) and its SRO. The Chairman of the SRO is Alex Rabian, who has been on our Supervisory Board for many years and is the senior executive responsible for Compliance. In Singapore, we are subject to the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and in Liechtenstein to the Financial Market Authority (FMA). In the USA, we are regulated by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and in South Africa by the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA).

2. Wealth Management

Can Finaport help me with my succession planning needs?

Yes, we work with specialized external partners.

Does Finaport offer sustainable investments?

Yes, our ESG approach is part of our discretionary management strategy and we offer our client access to best in class ESG offering from our partner banks.

Does Finaport offer alternative investments?

We offer Private Equity, Direct and real estate investments via our Investment Banking Advisory team. Hedge Funds and other alternative investments are offered via our partners.

Does Finaport offer cash management solutions?

Yes, we can develop a tailor-made solution for you.

3. Investment Banking Services

What are IBA services?

IBA Services stands for FINAPORT’s Investment Banking Services, which comprise the Advisory Services and Private Markets divisions.

What Advisory Services are offered?

The Advisory Services division provides assistance to clients in all matters related to mergers and acquisitions, succession planning, strategic initiatives, financing solutions, and initial public offerings (IPO).

What exactly are Private Market Services?

Private Markets (or Alternative Investments) is an umbrella term for capital investments that are not publicly available through a stock exchange. Private markets include investments in companies that are not listed on a stock exchange (private equity), bonds that are not listed on a stock exchange (private debt), and unlisted infrastructure investments (private infrastructure) and real estate projects (private real estate).

Why should I invest in private markets?

Private markets offer a high-yield alternative to stock market investments. For a long time, private markets investments were reserved for institutional investors such as pension funds or family offices. Private investors can diversify their portfolio by investing in private markets and thus improve the risk/return ratio. Especially in times of low interest rates and low returns in the traditional financial markets, it is worthwhile to consider private markets investments. For investors with a long investment horizon, private markets investments can offer a very attractive option for long-term asset growth.

What are the investment opportunities in this area?

Private markets comprise a very broad range of investment opportunities, which often appear complex and opaque to private investors. FINAPORT offers its clients independent advice and enables them to invest in selected private markets investments at preferential conditions. In addition, FINAPORT has developed its own investment funds, through which its clients can invest in sophisticated investment strategies and that give them the opportunity to invest alongside FINAPORT partners.

How does the IBA Services team cooperate with Wealth Management?

The IBA Services team works closely with the Wealth Management division and acts as a sparring partner for all issues in the areas of advisory services and private markets. The central contact person for the client always remains the responsible relationship manager. We are also happy to offer independent advice to private individuals and companies who do not yet have a business relationship with FINAPORT.

4. Joining Finaport

Why joining Finaport vs joining a bank

There are so many reasons. Here are a few:

· No conflict of interest between you, your employer and your client

· You will finally have enough time for your client and not being busy with bureaucracy

· Be flexible, have the opportunity to also work remotely when needed.

There are no fixed working hours or holiday limitations

· Higher payouts/earnings than with banks

· Build your client book. The clients belong to you as if you would build your own company.

Why joining Finaport vs another asset manager

Size matters.

We are among the leading asset managers and this brings advantages such as being able to negotiate lower fees with the partner banks, state of the art IT, top offices at best locations with a fully functioning back office, operations, risk management, compliance, asset management and even an Investment banking desk – all in house.

We are also one of the most international asset managers with a presence around the globe and active partnership with over 50 banks worldwide – from family owned boutique banks to the world’s top players – you name it!

Join a team of dozens of strong & entrepreneurial client manages from different nationalities and background.

What is a typical profile of a Finaport Client Manager

Everybody is unique so there is no typical profile. In general our client managers are successful entrepreneurs with strong ties and long lasting relationships to their clients and their families. Traditionally, the AUM of a client manager should be more than 50 million USD/EUR/CHF/GBP.

How I am being compensated as a client manager

Our client managers are entrepreneurs. You will fully participate in the income you generate, this way, you are paid directly in line with your performance. For more details please contact us.

Do I have to live in one of Finaport’s locations to work for the company?

Not necessarily. You will be able to get remote access to our systems and your desktop.

We have invested a lot of money into our IT to create a safe and comfortable environment for you.

However, please note that there are cross-border rules that we have to comply with. Please get in touch with us with specific requests!

What pension funds solutions does Finaport offer?

There are three attractive solutions

Some colleagues have small children and a spouse who looks after them and is therefore unable to work. Others no longer believe in pension funds. Still others are older and independent and would like to achieve tax optimisation.

We have a perfect solution for all of these interest groups:

In Group 1, an excellent insurance is integrated in the plan

In Group 2, we adhere to the legal maximums.

In Group 3, the savings share is massively increased

at the expense of the insurance.

All pension fund contracts are concluded with Vita

Joint Foundation of Zurich Insurance

What are the working hours and how long are the holidays?

Working Hours:

You have no fixed working hours. You are simply responsible for being reachable by your clients at any time. Of course, you can also arrange for a deputy.

Holidays:

As long as you like. But, as with the working hours, you are responsible for arranging deputy.

If you like, you can also look after your clients when you are on holiday. The systems are available to you all over the world.

Am I freelance or employed by Finaport?

This question arises again and again. The answer is very clear:

you are an employee of FINAPORT. We work together and we build up a fantastic brand together. We regard ourselves as a team, we help one another, we exchange ideas and we help with arranging a deputy.

I am interested in joining Finaport. How do I get in touch?

We are looking forward to hear from you!