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 Rossier, Mari & Associates AG (hereinafter referred to as the «financial institution») and its services.
A. Company information
Address
Rossier, Mari & Associates AG
Claridenstrasse 22
8002 Zurich
Phone: +41 44 286 50 50
Email: rm@rossiermari.ch
Website: www.rossiermari.ch
The financial institution was established in May 13, 1994.
Supervisory authority and audit firm
The financial institution has been licensed as a manager of collective investment schemes since 2014 and is therefore subject to prudential supervision by the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority FINMA. Within the scope of this supervision, the financial institution is audited and reviewed annually by the audit firm BDO AG, both in terms of supervisory law and code of obligations. The address of FINMA and BDO AG can be found below.
Eidgenössische Finanzmarktaufsicht FINMA
Laupenstrasse 27
3003 Bern
Phone: +41 31 327 91 00
E-mail: info@finma.ch
Website: www.finma.ch
Audit Firm Name: BDO AG
Address: Schiffbaustrasse 2
8031 Zurich
Phone: +41 44 444 35 34
Website: www.bdo.ch
Ombudsman
The financial institution is affiliated with the independent ombudsman Finanzombudsstelle Schweiz (FINOS) which is recognized by the Federal Department of Finance. Disputes concerning legal claims between the customer 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 FINOS is stated below.
Name Ombudsman: Finanzombudsstelle Schweiz (FINOS)
Address: Talstrasse 20
8001 Zurich
Phone: +41 44 552 08 00
E-Mail: info@finos.ch
Website: www.finos.ch
B. Information on the offered financial services
The financial institution provides asset management services to its clients.
The financial institution also provides financial services in collective investment schemes. For further information on the collective investment scheme, the general risks, specifications, and operating procedures, please refer to the relevant prospectus and factsheets.
The financial institution does not guarantee any yield nor performance of investment activities. The investment activity can therefore lead to an appreciation in value and to a depreciation in value.
The financial institution has the necessary licenses to perform the above services.
C. Client segmentation
Financial service providers are required to classify their customers into a client segmentation as legally established. The Financial Services Act provides for «retail customers», «professional customers» and «institutional customers» segments. For each customer, a customer classification is determined within the framework of the cooperation with the financial institution. Clients in the field of individual asset management are treated as «private clients» and clients in connection with the management of collective investment schemes are treated as «institutional clients». Subject to certain conditions, the customer may change the customer classification by opting in or opting out.
D. Information on risks and costs
General risks associated with financial instruments transactions
The asset 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 asset 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 asset 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 shall be regulated in detail and comprehensively in the respective 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.