Customer information regarding the Financial Services Act(FIDLEG)

On January 1, 2020, the new Federal Act on Financial Services (FIDLEG) came into force in Switzerland. It contains provisions governing the offering of financial services and financial products on the one hand, and protective mechanisms for investors on the other. Even before the FIDLEG came into force, Aquila AG and its partner companies attached great importance to protecting the interests of their clients. Based on the new legislation, existing processes were further revised and, where necessary, adapted to the requirements of the FILDEG within the specified transition periods. We have summarized the most important information for you below.

About us

Aquila Investment Partner Ltd (hereinafter referred to as "the Company") is an independent asset management company based in Zurich. It is licensed by the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) as an asset manager within the meaning of Art. 17 para. 1 FINIG and is directly supervised by FINMA.

As a partner company of Aquila Ltd, the company has access to specific expertise in the areas of legal, compliance & risk, accounting, and IT (outsourcing). Aquila AG has a banking license and is also supervised by FINMA.

Our services

We offer our clients services in the areas of discretionary asset management, investment advice, and execution-only trading. On request, we also provide additional family office services such as the consolidation of additional securities accounts, administrative support in cooperation with custodian banks, etc. Our license also allows us to manage occupational pension assets and fund assets of up to CHF 100 million. In addition, we have the option of structuring products and acting as asset managers for certain certificates (derivatives).

All services we offer and the corresponding costs are described in detail in the client agreement.

Conflicts of interest

As part of our service, we consider a comprehensive range of options, which is narrowed down through proven selection processes tailored to your needs. To this end, we may also draw on research material from third parties (e.g., custodian banks). We strive to avoid conflicts of interest wherever possible and, where this is not possible, disclose them transparently. If research material from third parties is used and taken into account in the implementation of the investment strategy, this is done exclusively after careful examination and selection from the entire market offering in your best interests.

All of our employees are bound by our internal code of conduct, which ensures that the needs of our customers are our top priority. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you require any further information.

Customer segmentation

An important element of customer protection in the FIDLEG is the classification of customers into investor protection categories. We divide customers into three segments: "private customers," "professional customers," and "institutional customers." Private customers enjoy the highest level of investor protection.

Unless you receive information to the contrary, you are classified as a private client. You can, of course, request a change to your classification under FIDLEG at any time. We will then discuss the possible alternatives and the associated requirements with you.

Ombudsman's office

If, after submitting a written complaint to the company, a conflict arises that cannot be resolved bilaterally, you can contact the ombudsman service. The aim of the ombudsman service is to reach an agreement between the parties in a neutral and independent manner. The ombudsman service is generally inexpensive or even free of charge and is available in German, French, Italian, and English. We are affiliated with the following ombudsman service:

Financial Services Ombudsman (FINSOM)
Avenue de la Gare 66
1920 Martigny

https://finsom.ch

Contact

Do you have any further questions? Your advisor will be happy to assist you. You can reach them at the following contact details:

Aquila Investment Partner Ltd
Bahnhofstrasse 43
8001 Zurich