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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.

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From idea to issuance: insights into the process of designing Actively Managed Certificates (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.

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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).

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Bank Frick – eine Bank, die andere Wege gegangen ist

Bank Frick setzt seit 25 Jahren eigene Akzente in Liechtensteins Bankenwelt.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Crypto Industry Reports

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.

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PULSE: 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.

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BlackRock fever: The ETF filing spree and institutional appetite

BlackRock filed for a Bitcoin ETF with the SEC, inspiring similar applications from firms like WisdomTree, Invesco, and Fidelity, and boosting Bitcoin's value. Traditional finance institutions such as Fidelity and Nasdaq are showing increased interest in crypto, with moves towards exchange and custody services. The defunct crypto exchange FTX, under new CEO John Ray III, is planning a potential revival after recovering significant assets. Meanwhile, the IMF is developing a global CBDC platform for cross-border transactions and DAI, a major stablecoin, is diversifying its backing from USDC to include real-world assets.

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SWIFT explores blockchain interoperability

SWIFT has partnered with Chainlink to experiment with leveraging its infrastructure for transferring tokenized value across blockchain networks. The trials will address interoperability, regulatory challenges, and operational drawbacks for financial institutions in a blockchain environment. Chainlink will provide connectivity between private and public blockchains. SWIFT's findings will be published later this year.

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Bank Frick expands Staking offering to include Ethereum and Cardano

The cryptocurrencies Ethereum (ETH) and Cardano (ADA) are now available for Staking in a fully regulated environment. Customers can generate additional income with their digital assets through this service.

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Warning: Fraudulent letters with Bank Frick logo in circulation

We would like to point out that there is no connection between Bank Frick and TCM Investments, Floor 29, 1 Canada Square, London E14 5AA, United Kingdom. The operators of the domain ‘tcminvestments[dot]com‘ are making unlawful use of the name and logo of Bank Frick.
 

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