EQS Group-News: FiCAS AG / Bitcoin Capital AG / Key word(s): Miscellaneous
02.09.2021 / 15:00

Press Release


FiCAS AG and Bitcoin Capital AG appoint Head of Sales and open their know-how and platform

• Roger Suter appointed as Head of Sales of FiCAS AG and of its subsidiary Bitcoin Capital AG
• FiCAS AG to offer its unique cryptocurrencies trading experience and know-how to institutional investors
• Bitcoin Capital AG to open its unique exchange-traded product issuing platform to third party investment strategies

Zug, Switzerland - 1 September 2021 - FiCAS AG and its subsidiary Bitcoin Capital AG are pleased to announce the appointment of Roger Suter as Head of Sales. Roger Suter brings along a wealth of sales experience gained over the last 30 years at UBS, Bank am Bellevue, 2trade group ltd and as an investment advisor for startups. Furthermore, Alexander Graf Strachwitz is joining the Sales Team as a Senior Relationship Manager to expand the business of Bitcoin Capital AG to external Asset Managers, Family Offices and Private Banks.

Furthermore, FiCAS AG is pleased to announce the offering of its unique experience in managing cryptocurrencies investments to institutional investors such as banks, asset managers, pension funds, family offices and ETF providers, allowing them to diversify their holdings and offerings by including cryptocurrencies as an asset class.

Bitcoin Capital AG is also pleased to announce the opening of its exchange-traded products issuing platform to white label digital asset-related investment strategies.  With an easy, fast, and convenient listing of ETPs, asset managers may concentrate on their key competency of selecting and managing assets. New products shall complement the current operation and distribution of the world-first actively-managed exchange-traded product with cryptocurrencies as underlying ("15 FiCAS Active Crypto ETP" - ISIN: CH0548689600).

FiCAS AG's Founder and CEO, Ali Mizani, commented: "With these Sales force additions, the new know-how offering and the opening of our issuing and listing capabilities, the Group fosters the diversification of institutional investor's portfolios with actively managed cryptocurrencies investments, and we allow asset managers to distribute their digital asset-related investment strategies through regulated stock exchanges and finally to retail investors".

About FiCAS AG

FiCAS is a Swiss-based crypto investment management boutique. The firm manages the 15 FiCAS Active Crypto ETP - the world's first actively managed exchange-traded product (ETP) featuring cryptocurrencies as underlying assets issued by Bitcoin Capital AG. FiCAS's discretionary investment strategy is based on fundamental and technical analysis, proprietary algorithms, and the quant signals of experienced analysts. FiCAS's founder, Ali Mizani Oskui, has a proven track record of outperforming crypto market trends. The portfolio he managed from October 2015 to January 2018 achieved 110% outperformance compared to the Bitcoin holding strategy returns during the same period, as audited by a 'Big Four' consultancy firm. Founded in 2019, FiCAS is led by a team of professionals with deep expertise in both crypto finance and traditional finance.

About Bitcoin Capital AG

Bitcoin Capital AG is a Swiss-based issuer of exchange traded products - traditional and digital. The firm issued the 15 FiCAS Active Crypto ETP - the world's first actively managed exchange-traded product (ETP) featuring cryptocurrencies as underlying assets. Founded in 2020, Bitcoin Capital AG is led by a team of professionals with deep expertise in both crypto finance and traditional finance.

About the 15 FiCAS Active Crypto ETP

The 15 FiCAS Active Crypto ETP is issued by Bitcoin Capital AG and the world's first actively managed exchange-traded product (ETP) featuring cryptocurrencies as underlying assets, listed on SIX Swiss Exchange, Börse Stuttgart and Vienna Stock Exchange. The discretionarily managed ETP, issued by Bitcoin Capital AG and managed by FiCAS AG, trades the top 15 cryptocurrencies with the aim to deliver enhanced returns for clients via portfolio diversification, active trading, and downside risk management. The ETP is available to both retail and professional investors in Switzerland, Liechtenstein, and in the EU (excl. Hungary) to purchase through any broker, bank, or financial institution with access to the SIX Swiss Exchange, Börse Stuttgart, Börse Berlin, Börse München, and Vienna Stock Exchange in CHF, USD, and EUR.

For further information on FiCAS or the 15 FiCAS Active Crypto ETP, visit www.ficas.com and www.bitcoincapital.com or follow us on Twitter @Ficas_ltd.

For Media Enquiries
Darko Novakovic
E: darko.novakovic@ficas.com
T: +41 41 720 40 06

Disclaimers
Past performance, returns generated through FiCAS and its founder's management strategy, and correct price predictions by FiCAS' founder are not necessarily indicative of future results. The information contained herein is not for release, publication, or distribution, in whole or in part, directly or indirectly, in or into Australia, Canada, Japan, Hong Kong, New Zealand, Singapore, South Africa, United Kingdom, United States, or such other countries or otherwise in such circumstances in which the release, publication or distribution would be unlawful. The information contained herein does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy, nor shall there be any sale of, any securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation, or sale would be unlawful prior to registration, exemption from registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction.

This communication does not constitute an offer of securities for sale in the United States. Any securities pursuant to this communication have not been and will not be registered under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act") or under the applicable securities laws of any state of the United States and may not be offered or sold, directly or indirectly, within the United States or to, or for the account or benefit of, U.S. persons except pursuant to an applicable exemption from, or in a transaction not subject to, the registration requirements of the Securities Act. The investment product described in this press release is intended for retail, professional and institutional investors in Switzerland, Liechtenstein, and in the European Union (excl. Hungary).

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