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FINAPORT: PROFESSIONAL GLOBAL ASSET MANAGEMENT COMPANYWITH SWISS STANDARDS

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About FINAPORT 3

Our offer: 5 – Systematic asset management 7 – Tailored asset management 8 – Alternative investments 8 – Private Capital Markets 10 – Investment reporting 11

Wealth Management for Generations 12

FINAPORT or straight to the bank 14

The six-eyes principle 16

Our custodians 18

Organisation 20

Corporate governance 23

ABOUT FINAPORT

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ABOUT FINAPORT

Switzerland has been world-famous as a banking centre for more than a century. It stands for security, reliability, loyalty and cutting-edge technology.

With huge developments in information technology combined with advancing globalisation, demands placed on financial companies have mounted. Analysis of historical data for various approaches to asset management and the recording of the resulting prospects, full transparency through global consolidation on mobile phones and automated risk management … for the first time in the history of private banking, it is also possible for smaller, highly-specialised companies like FINAPORT to surpass the range of prod-ucts offered by large international groups in every respect, whether in terms of results, performance or price. A market worth billions that upholds the highest standards is undergoing a change.

FINAPORT is a globally-operating asset management company with offices in Switzerland, Singapore, Liechtenstein and the USA and around 50 affiliated partner and custodian banks. Our clients maintain accounts in all major financial centres around the world. FINAPORT takes responsibility in real time. We offer neutral, independent and sensitive portfolio management as well as consolidated statements without any hidden costs and at an attractive price. Our clients are able to benefit from a first-class network as the result of relationships built up over many years with the best banks in the world as well as with lawyers, tax experts and foundations.FINAPORT is derived from FINANCE PORTAL. We want to be a gateway to the financial world for our clients. Long term, reliable and global.

«The aim of private banking is to establish long-term client relationships based on trust.»Hellmut Schümperli, President of FINAPORT Group

OUROFFER

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OUR OFFER

We offer the following services, which are described in more detail on the subse-quent pages.

• Asset management, systematic or tailored• Investment advice, both active and passive• Private Capital Markets• Private label funds• Investment reporting

‹Where should I go?› – Alice.‹That depends on where you want to end up.› – The Cheshire CatLewis CarrollAlice’s adventures in wonderland & through the looking-glass

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SYSTEMATIC ASSET MANAGEMENT

Successful people in all walks of life, whether they are entrepreneurs, sports people, scientists or mu-sicians, are always focussed on their long-term goal. They are therefore also ready to take on care-fully-calculated risks even if that only means a well-timed investment in a vision.

The same applies to asset management, where today any relevant data is available globally within frac-tions of a second. As in modern aviation, where the pilot is primarily responsible for keeping a watchful eye on correctly-programmed systems and for taking over the controls in an emergency, under the systematic approach portfolio managers are increasingly becoming risk managers. They explore eco-nomic data and monitor the systems, processes and associated risks. They ensure that any invest-ments are always made in line with the client’s agreed objectives.

Statistics show clearly that quantitative, systematic and disciplined investing offers the best chances of long-term success. As with investing in property, long-term capital growth may also be characterised by short-term losses. People would therefore not sell property in bad times unless they had liquidity problems. They retain it and live off their income, waiting patiently until the next boom in equity prices, which is bound to come. The systematic approach starts from this principle and therefore has an in-vestment horizon of at least five years.

«When we own portions of out-standing businesses with out-standing managements, our fa-vourite holding period is forever.»Warren Buffet

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TAILORED ASSET MANAGEMENT

FINAPORT’s tailored asset management is supported by MRB Vermögensverwaltung AG in Zurich which was founded by the same owners in 1979. Built on a foundation of experience and investment talent, MRB combines modern approaches to portfolio management with a high level of technical skill. MRB sees itself as a producer of the highest quality asset management services, which stand out due to their precise fit, goal-ori-ented approach, efficiency and quality.

In addition, MRB manages successful investment funds. International awards document its successful work over many years. As experienced capital market experts with convincing credentials, MRB staff deal with regu-latory authorities, providers of investment products, brokers and trading platforms on an equal footing.

MRB acts for FINAPORT as a centre of expertise for any matters relating to capital markets. These include:• opening up access and maintaining contact with hand-picked boutique investment managers and capital

market experts• independently exploring, analysing and selecting top quality investment funds• structuring tailored investment solutions• managing model portfolios• providing professional support in preparing, documenting and implementing investment decisions for

mandates• coordinating investment committees and capital market round tables • supporting and advising in sophisticated analyses of individual cases

«To buy when others are despondently selling and to sell when others are avidly buying requires the greatest fortitude and pays the great-est ultimate rewards.»John Templeton

www.mrbpartner.ch

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PRIVATE CAPITAL MARKETS

By private markets we mean capital investments that go beyond the usual public markets investments, such as shares, interest-bearing and money market securities. A key feature of such investments is that they are focused on realizing profits independently of public markets and stock exchanges. Private market investments include, amongst others, holdings in non-quoted firms (private equity, venture capital), private and corporate debt, real assets as well as direct real estate holdings, and closed collective investment schemes. Both private and public markets are increasingly rewarding asset allocators that have dynamic capital, can move fast and are ready to invest into new things. By using non-traditional strategies the investor tries to achieve above average returns on the portfolio. FINAPORT has an expanding network of providers of private capital market opportunities. We would be de-lighted to guide our clients in and to put them in touch with our partners who have the relevant expertise and experience.

«Know what you own, and know why you own it.»Peter Lynch

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PRIVATE LABEL FUNDS

A private label fund may be formed in the name of one or several Finaport customers and is subject to the same requirements such as public funds. Private label funds regulate the interests of individuals, families or interest groups with the same investment objectives. In general, funds are investment companies with variable capital, regulated by specific laws. Depending on the jurisdiction of the fund, different rules would apply. For example, Liechtenstein provides high legal standard, a fast regulatory approval procedure and the country‘s AAA credit rating. Therefore, besides the well-known UCITS and AIF funds, there are also funds in countries like Liechten-stein where registration is timely and is not complicated. Such a vehicle is based on the Investment Company Law (IUG), which provides an attractive legal and administrative framework. In addition, Liechtenstein invest-ment funds are not subject to income related taxation.

We are happy to assist you in setting up a Private Label Fund. We can provide a proven fund administrator and a cost-efficient and a reliable custodian bank. And we will take care of your assets by taking the responsibility for the Asset Management.

Your assets in your own private label fund.

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INVESTMENT REPORTING

Our administration offers advanced data management, which creates high-quality data from custodi-ans and third-party providers. We support our clients in adapting and using our tools in the most effi-cient way.

We track all global transactions of our clients on our system on a daily basis. This allows a quick com-prehensive overview of transactions and balances in addition to complete control of all account move-ments.

Only few institutions worldwide are able to consolidate all their global banking relationships and see them on their mobile.

WEALTH PLANNINGFOR GENERATIONS

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WE BUILD THE FUTURE ON OUR ANALYSIS OF THE PAST

We want to offer our clients first class investments. To do this, we need to understand the constantly changing world. We also need to move with the times and always be open and transparent.

Finaport has been pursuing a sustainable investment strategy for years, which is defined by your long term investment goals, and is ideal for succession and inheritance planning. Our extensive experience over many years with trusts and insurance solutions allows us, together with our long standing partners, to offer credible tailor made solutions for our customers. We provide financial stability and security for parents and future generations while you enjoy your retirement the way you like it.

«For instant profit I will not sell the future.»Werner von Siemens

FINAPORTOR STRAIGHT TO THE BANK?

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FINAPORT OR STRAIGHT TO THE BANK?

In an environment of low interest rates and falling fees and commissions, a bank must remain profitable and must demonstrate this anew with each quarterly report. In this context, one of the most important tools is to sell financial products. This can be compared allegorically to a warehouse that is trying to sell its goods to a customer.

FINAPORT does not sell goods. FINAPORT performs the role of a private family office and fully sup-ports the client in all price negotiations. FINAPORT clients are able to obtain institutional conditions from all banks. For custodian fees and transaction costs, these are 50-70% below the official rates.

FINAPORT makes investments solely in the client’s interests. Expensive and often pointless prod-ucts are not considered. Transaction costs are held as low as possible (best execution). Solutions for free transactions are possible.

FINAPORT has a large, ever-expanding network of custodian banks and is therefore able to assist clients in choosing a suitable bank using its wealth of expertise. All our clients’ assets are placed in custody with a bank of our client’s choosing. Diversification for security reasons across different banks and countries is easily possible and can be consolidated through FINAPORT.

FINAPORT obtains market analysis from over 50 banks worldwide and has access to the whole product range offered by all banks.

«We will always need banking, but we won’t need banks any-more.»Bill Gates

TRUST IS GOOD CONTROL IS BETTER

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SIX-EYES PRINCIPLE

FINAPORT is supervised by various finan-cial market authorities and is therefore recognised by the entire financial industry at B2B (business-to-business) level. A spe-cial power (Limited Power of Attorney) was created for the purposes of collaborations between banks and financial intermediar-ies. This entitles FINAPORT to make in-vestments on these accounts and to debit the fee agreed with the client. FINAPORT is unable to transfer money or securities out of the account.

3. Account opening

THE TRIPARTITE RELATIONSHIP

1. AM Contract 4. Agreement

5. Purchase orders

6. Trade execution2. LPoA

Our partnerships with trusted banks globally allow us to introduce you toi the banking platform best suited for your needs and to facilitate the accout opening process.

CLIENT BANK

Our partnerships with trusted banks globally allow us to introduce you to the banking platform best suited for your needs and to facilitate the account opening process.

OURCUSTODIANS

Switzerland

Monaco

Singapore

Luxemburg

Dubai

USA New York

Panama

England

Liechtenstein

British Virgin Islands

USA Miami

HongkongBahamas

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BRANCHES OFFICES &

OTHER LICENSES

ZURICHZurich is our base and Swissness is what we take out into the world. Here, we belong to the established asset managers of German-speak-ing Switzerland. We are a member of the SRO of the Swiss Association of Asset Managers (SAAM) and a founding member of the Alliance of Swiss Wealth Managers (ASV).

www.vsv-asg.ch www.asv-aswm.ch

LIECHTENSTEINLiechtenstein is our gateway to the EU. Due to Liechtenstein’s affiliation with the European Eco-nomic Area (EEA), a Liechtenstein Asset Mana- gement Company may benefit from the free move- ment and the provision of services throughout the European Union (EU). Finaport (Liechtenstein) AG is regulated by the Financial Market Authority (FMA) and is a member of the Association of Inde-pendent Asset Managers (VuVL).

https://www.fma-li.lihttp://www.vuvl.li

We are where our clients need us to be.

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SINGAPORESingapore is our gateway to Asia, virtually our sec-ond home. We opened Singapore shortly after founding FINAPORT Zurich and we have a Boutique Capital Market License (CML) there. We are a founding member of the local association and one of our colleagues is Treasurer on the Board of Direc-tors. In Singapore, we mainly look after Asian clients.

CANADAWe have several Canadian clients, but not so many as to justify a physical presence of FINAPORT in Canada. We have therefore applied for and received a licence in Toronto and Montreal from FINAPORT Zurich which allows us to look after Canadian clients from a specific size in Zurich. Our point of contact in Canada is a law firm located there.

USAWe have two different interests in the USA. On the one hand, in the future we would like to look after clients from Latin America and also from Miami. For this purpose, we have founded a company in Miami with a State of Florida licence. On the other, we intend to look after US citizens from Zurich. To do so, we have obtained a SEC licence in Zurich. For legal reasons, we use a separate company for this.

CORPORATEGOVERNANCE

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CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

At FINAPORT, corporate governance and compliance belong to the legal side of the company (Legal Department and the Board of Directors) and risk management to the company‘s management and as-set management side. Nevertheless, we see compliance as part of operational risk management, be-cause the goals (preventing damage) and processes (identification, analysis and management) are the same. Compliance is therefore comprised of two equal systems: The system for identifying and prevent-ing legal risks and the system for ensuring proper financial processes (Internal Control System, ICS).

The Director responsible for Legal & Compliance on FINAPORT’s Board of Directors is also Chairman of the SRO of the Swiss Association of Asset Managers (SAAM). As a lawyer and co-owner of one of the leading Swiss legal practices specialising in finance, he is responsible for the ultimate supervision of FINAPORT’s compliance and is the direct point of contact for the auditors. A specialist SwissComply team responsible for FINAPORT works under him as part of a Service Level Agreement.

«Risk management means iden-tifying potential risks and taking precautionary steps.»

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