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FTX trading platform: All assets at Bank Frick are secure
Die Krypto-Assets unserer Kundinnen und Kunden verwahrt Bank Frick in sogenannten Cold-Storage-Wallets. Diese sind physisch vom Internet getrennt. Wallets und Sicherheitskopien werden georedundant sicher aufbewahrt.
Cardano Vasil hard fork – customers do not have to take action
A hard fork will be performed on Cardano’s blockchain on 22 September 2022. Bank Frick clients do not need to take any action – their assets are safe at all times. Trading Cardano via Bank Frick will be possible without restrictions.
Ethereum is changing its consensus mechanism from Proof-of-Work (PoW) to Proof-of-Stake (PoS): Clients do not have to take action
In mid-September, Ethereum Mainnet will be merged with Beacon Chain. “The merge” marks Ethereum’s final transition from a Proof-of-Work (PoW) system to a Proof-of-Stake (PoS) system.
Half-year result: Continuous growth by Bank Frick – despite uncertainties about the global economy
In the first half of 2022, Bank Frick generated a net profit of CHF 5.1 million, with all strategic business segments contributing to this positive result. Despite the currently prevailing uncertainty stemming from the unstable economic situation, Bank Frick succeeded in increasing its profit compared with the first half of 2021. For 2022, the Bank therefore expects an annual profit in the order of CHF 8 million.
Digital payment processing – old payment slips invalid from 30. September 2022
In Switzerland and Liechtenstein, payments using the red (ES) and orange (ESR) payment slips will no longer be possible from 30 September 2022.
Bank Frick pushTAN app with a new look – clients do not have to take action
As of Monday, 30 May 2022, an update for the Bank Frick pushTAN app will be available on all iOS and Android devices. Clients do not have to take action. Login data will not change.
Bank Frick expands its range of crypto assets and now offers trading and custodian services for Cardano, Polkadot and Tezos
Europe’s blockchain pioneer has expanded the range of cryptocurrencies for which it offers trading and custodian services. Bank Frick now offers financial intermediaries and professional clients the option of trading in and secure custody of Cardano (ADA), Polkadot (DOT) and Tezos (XTZ) coins. Trading takes place within the fully regulated environment of the Bank.
Marianne Müller new on the Board of Directors
The Board of Directors (BoD) of Bank Frick has appointed Marianne Müller as a new member of the Board of Directors effective 1 May 2022. She brings with her great expertise in the areas of regulatory affairs, compliance and financial market supervision.
Annual Report Bank Frick 2021: Annual profit more than doubled
Bank Frick closes 2021 with an excellent annual profit of CHF 9.8 million. Net income increased again and client assets under management also grew in the reporting period. All the business segments contributed to the strong annual result. In order to further improve service to clients and be prepared for the future, resources were created and the front departments reorganised.
Revision of the General Terms and Conditions and the standard fee schedule
The General Terms and Conditions have been completely revised and amended. The most obvi-ous amendment is that any separate safe custody regulations for crypto assets are repealed and are now included in the General Terms and Conditions, together with the Safe Custody Regulations.
