FinSA Client information
Based on the legal requirements of Art. 8ff. of the Financial Services Act (FINSA), we would like to supply you with this information sheet which provides an overview of Genève Invest S.à.r.l. (hereinafter referred to as the «financial institution») and its services.
A. Company information
Address
Place Ruth.Bösiger 6
1206 Genève
Phone: +41 (0)22 716 43 50
Email: info.de@geneveinvest.ch
Website: www.geneveinvest.ch
Supervisory authority and audit firm
Under the new Federal Act on Financial Institutions (FinIA), all financial
institutions need a license from FINMA to carry out their professional
activities as a portfolio manager. The financial institution received its
license on 17.02.2024 and is supervised by the supervisory organization
OSFIN. The financial institution is audited in terms of regulatory law by the
auditing company AML Revision AG, and its financial auditing is conducted by
A. Gautier from Société Fiduciaire SA. The addresses of the supervisory
organization and the auditing company can be found below.
OSFIN
Florastrasse 44
8008 Zürich
Phone: 043 488 52 41
Email: info@osfin.ch
Website: www.osfin.ch
AML Revisions AG
Hohlstrasse 560
8048 Zürich
Phone: 044 533 82 00
Email: zuerich@aml-revision.ch
Website: www.aml-revision.ch
A. Gautier, Société Fiduciaire SA
CBI Group
Rue Baylon 2bis
1227 Carouge
Phone: 058 300 72 05
Website: www.cbi.ch
Ombudsman
The financial institution is affiliated with the independent ombudsman OFS, which is recognized by the Federal Department of Finance. Disputes concerning legal claims between the client and the financial services provider should be settled by an ombudsman's office, if possible, within the framework of a mediation procedure. The address of OFS is stated below.
OFS
16 Boulevard des Tranchées
1206 Geneva
Phone: +41 (0)22 808 04 51
Website: www.ombudfinance.ch
B. Information on the offered financial services
The financial institution provides portfolio management services, portfolio-based and transaction-based investment advisory to its clients. The financial institution also provides financial services in collective investment schemes. For further information on the various collective investment schemes, the general risks, specifications, and operating procedures, please refer to the relevant prospectuses and factsheets on this website.
The financial institution does not guarantee any yield nor performance of investment activities. The investment activity can therefore lead to an appreciation or a depreciation in value.
C. Client segmentation
Financial service providers are required to classify their clients into a client segmentation according to the law and adhere to the respective code-of-conduct. The Financial Services Act provides for «retail clients», «professional clients» and «institutional clients» segments. For each client, a client classification is determined within the framework of the cooperation with the financial institution. Subject to certain conditions, the client may change the client classification by opting out.
D. Information on risks and costs
General risks associated with financial instruments transactions
The investment advisory and portfolio management services involve financial risks. The financial institution shall provide all clients with the «Risks associated with Financial Instruments Transactions» brochure prior to the execution of the contract. This brochure can also be found at www.swissbanking.org.
Clients of the financial institution may contact their client advisor at any time if they have any further questions.
Risks associated with the offered services
For a description of the various risks that may arise from the investment strategy for clients’ assets, please refer to the relevant investment advisory or portfolio management agreements.
Information on costs
A fee is charged for the services rendered, which is usually calculated on the assets under management and/or on a performance basis. For more detailed information, please refer to the relevant investment advisory or portfolio management agreements.
E. Information about relationships with third parties
In connection with the financial services offered by the financial institution, economic ties may exist with third parties. The acceptance of payments from third parties as well as their treatment are regulated in detail and comprehensively in the respective investment advisory and asset management contracts.
F. Information on the market offer considered
The financial institution basically follows an «open universe approach» and tries to make the best possible choice for the client when selecting financial instruments. The financial institution's own collective investments can – where appropriate – be used in the asset management mandates or recommended as part of investment advice.
