A fully operational and impeccably compliant Swiss Asset Management Company (SAMC), holding the essential Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) license for Portfolio Managers under the Financial Institutions Act (FinIA).

This rare “turnkey” acquisition offers immediate entry into Switzerland’s elite wealth management sector without the 12-18 month regulatory application process.

Jurisdiction: Geneva / Zurich / Zug (Specify location based on actual firm)
Legal Status: FINMA Licensed Portfolio Manager (Art. 17 FinIA)
Compliance Status: Fully compliant with FinIA, FinSA, and the Anti-Money Laundering Act (AMLA).
AuM: 5M CHF
Banks: LGT & VP Bank

Key Features & Strategic Value

• FINMA License: The most significant asset is the pre-existing, clean FINMA license, permitting the management of third-party assets on a discretionary or advisory basis. This eliminates the substantial lead time, risk, and expense associated with a new license application.
• Supervisory Organization (SO) Affiliation: Fully affiliated with a FINMA-approved Supervisory Organization (SO), ensuring seamless continuity of day-to-day regulatory oversight.
• AMLA Framework: Robust Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Know-Your-Customer (KYC) compliance infrastructure is fully established and audited, meeting the highest Swiss standards.

Operational Excellence (Turnkey Operation)

• Established Banking Relationships: Active, multi-currency bank accounts and custodian relationships in place with leading Swiss private banks and international platforms, allowing for immediate client onboarding and transaction execution.
• Infrastructure: A fully functional corporate structure, including Swiss registered office, IT systems, secure data storage, and the necessary accounting/audit documentation.
• Core Team (Negotiable): Option to retain the incumbent Swiss Resident Director and Certified Compliance Officer (MLRO), essential for maintaining the FINMA license and operational stability during the transition.

Strategic Growth Potential

• Client Base & AUM (Details provided upon NDA): A verifiable portfolio of existing clients (HNW/UHNW and/or institutional) and a defined book of Assets Under Management (AUM) providing immediate recurring fee revenue.
• Scalability: The existing compliance and IT framework is built to accommodate significant AUM growth, supporting scaling without immediate major capital expenditure.
• Expansion Potential: The license serves as a perfect foundation for strategic growth, including expanding into collective asset management (requiring a manageable upgrade) or integrating specialized FinTech solutions.

Swiss Quality & Reputation

• Location Advantage: Based in a world-renowned financial hub, leveraging Switzerland’s political stability, strong currency, and global reputation for professional and secure wealth management.
• Transparency: The firm operates under the global standards of transparency and integrity now synonymous with Swiss finance, offering a strong reputational platform to attract premium international clientele.