Since DCP Client Partner AG was founded in 2004, we have been a partner to our clients. By this we also mean guaranteeing our clients the best possible protection. For this reason, we would like to make some basic information about us and our understanding of partnership transparent here:
We are an independent asset management company based in the heart of Zurich. We always see ourselves as a “partner” at our clients’ side. Our service is therefore based on the principle of independence from product providers, banks and other financial service providers. Our goal is a long-term client relationship based on fairness and transparency. The management consists of the following persons:
Cindy Eicher, CEO
Mario Contartese, COO
Sascha Peier, Head of Fixed Income & Senior Portfolio Manager
Christopher Kraus, Head Equity and Overlay & Senior Portfolio Manager
DCP Client Partner AG
Dianastrasse 5
CH-8002 Zurich
E-mail: hello@dcp.ch
Phone: +41 (0)43 888 55 88
We are one of the few independent asset managers to be directly licensed as an “asset manager of collective investment schemes” by the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority FINMA, with registered office at Laupenstrasse 27, 3003 Bern. We have therefore been under direct state supervision since 2013. In addition to collective and individual portfolio management, the license also includes authorization to manage the assets of pension funds.
In Switzerland, we offer two types of financial services: Asset management and portfolio-based investment advice. To this end, we define the desired financial service in a personal meeting before entering into a new client relationship. It is crucial that the type of service matches the client’s wishes and objectives.
We base all client-specific investment decisions on the objectives and any investment restrictions of our clients and monitor the assets and the achievement of objectives on a daily basis. Our broad investment universe consists mainly of corporate bonds from excellent borrowers in Europe and equities from companies with very high market capitalization in the core markets of the USA and Europe. Depending on the defined investment strategy, we supplement the portfolio with exchange-traded options on such shares. This allows us to supplement the usual dividend income for our clients with regular premium income. Occasionally, futures can be used for hedging and our own or third-party collective investments (funds) for efficient portfolio construction. We are free in our choice of financial instruments and are not tied to specific product providers.
The Swiss Financial Services Act (FinSA) divides clients of financial service providers into three segments: private clients, professional clients and institutional clients. Private clients enjoy the highest level of investor protection and institutional clients the lowest. The classification is based on the client’s personal financial circumstances, experience and financial expertise, or is derived from legally defined criteria such as the size of the company or the use of a professional treasury. The aim of the FinSA is to establish an individual level of protection for each client.
→ We initially classify our clients as private clients, i.e. the category with the highest investor protection regulations. If statutory criteria are met, there is the possibility of a higher classification, about which we inform our clients separately.
The regulation gives our customers the opportunity to influence their own customer classification. Under certain conditions, the next higher classification with a lower level of protection (so-called opting-in) can be selected by means of a written declaration. A lower classification with a higher level of investor protection (opting out), on the other hand, is available to every customer. We are happy to provide advice and the necessary documents on request.
When executing our transactions, we always strive to achieve the best possible result for our clients. In order to achieve this goal, we have established principles for the best possible execution, which our securities traders always follow. We are happy to provide the exact details on request.
Absolute independence and uncompromising action in the interests of our clients are the cornerstones of our service. We do not enter into economic ties with third parties that lead to a disadvantage for the client and trigger conflicts of interest. We have taken appropriate organizational measures to identify potential conflicts of interest. We are happy to provide detailed information on the measures taken on request.
As a matter of principle, we do not accept any reimbursements, commissions, retrocessions or other financial incentives from banks or other third parties. If, in exceptional cases, compensation is nevertheless payable by third parties, we will inform you of this fully and transparently before concluding the contract and highlight this information visually. This is done in full compliance with the provisions of Swiss regulatory requirements.
Transactions with financial instruments are associated with opportunities, but also with risks. It is therefore important that our customers know and understand these risks before using a financial service. The brochure “Risks in trading financial instruments” published by the Swiss Bankers Association contains general information on typical financial services and on the characteristics and risks of financial instruments. We ask our customers to familiarize themselves with this information so that we can answer all open questions before concluding the contract. The brochure is available here linked. When personally recommending financial instruments to private clients, we also provide our clients with the key information document or the prospectus, if these documents exist.
We do not always succeed in striving for perfection, because despite the utmost care, we are not immune to mistakes. If our customers are not satisfied, they are invited to address the problem directly to our management. Of course, our customers can also contact the following independent ombudsman’s office:
FINOS Financial Ombudsman Switzerland
Talstrasse 20
8001 Zurich
E-mail: info@finos.ch
Phone: +41 (0) 44 552 08 00
We currently have no vacancies – but we are always keen to hear from committed, talented people. If you think you would be a good fit for us and can make a difference, we look forward to receiving your unsolicited application. Just send us your documents – maybe now is the right time for new ideas.
