AMINA Bank appoints Michael Benz to strengthens its Hong Kong presence as regional regulations mature and institutional adoption accelerates.
Switzerland-based crypto bank AMINA Bank AG has appointed Michael Benz as Head of AMINA Hong Kong and the wider APAC region.
Benz brings over 30 years of senior leadership experience, including roles as Global Head of Private Banking at Standard Chartered, CEO of Merrill Lynch Wealth Management Asia, and Head of Product & Services at UBS Wealth Management APAC.
The appointment follows AMINA’s record 2024 results, with revenue up 69% to $40.4 million, and comes as Hong Kong’s regulatory environment strengthens through initiatives such as the SFC’s ASPIRe roadmap, the HKMA’s stablecoin licensing framework effective 1 August, and the government’s Digital Asset Policy 2.0.
Franz Bergmueller, CEO of AMINA Bank, said: “Michael’s expertise in both traditional finance and crypto makes him the ideal leader to continue our expansion across Asia. His exceptional network and deep understanding of client needs will allow us to continue evolving our crypto products and capabilities.”
Commenting on his appointment, Michael Benz said: “What drew me to AMINA is their distinctive approach, combining regulatory excellence and rigour with Hong Kong market access to deliver crypto solutions that clients can trust. I look forward to contributing to AMINA’s journey as we shape the future of financial services in Hong Kong and beyond.”
