Benz has over 30 years of leadership experience, including roles at Standard Chartered, Merrill Lynch Wealth Management Asia, and UBS Wealth Management APAC.
The appointment comes after AMINA Bank’s record 2024 performance, with revenue rising 69% to $40.4 million, making it Switzerland’s fastest-growing crypto bank.
Hong Kong’s regulatory environment is advancing with the SFC’s ASPIRe roadmap, the HKMA’s new stablecoin licensing framework effective August 1, and the government’s Digital Asset Policy 2.0 initiative.
CEO Franz Bergmueller said Benz’s mix of traditional finance and crypto expertise will support AMINA’s expansion across Asia and enhance services for sophisticated clients.
Benz said Hong Kong’s combination of business adoption and regulatory structure creates strong opportunities for institutional and corporate investors in crypto.
AMINA plans to accelerate its crypto banking services in H2 2025 with new technology platforms, strategic partnerships in Hong Kong, and continued regulatory focus.