Maerki Baumann Abu Dhabi crypto branch has received regulatory approval from the Financial Services Regulatory Authority of the Abu Dhabi Global Market. The Swiss private bank will establish a new branch in Abu Dhabi to expand its international operations. The approval allows Maerki Baumann to provide regulated banking and digital asset services in the UAE.
Maerki Baumann Abu Dhabi Crypto Branch Operates Under ARCHIP Brand
The Maerki Baumann Abu Dhabi crypto branch will operate under the bank’s ARCHIP brand. The branch will provide corporate banking services to regional clients. These services include account management and liquidity solutions. The branch will also support private, institutional, and corporate clients active in digital assets.
Digital asset services offered by the branch include trading, custody, and staking. The branch will also provide digital asset management services. Local relationship managers will support client access and onboarding. Operations in Abu Dhabi will be supported by the bank’s Tech Banking team based in Zurich.
Digital Asset Services Offered by Maerki Baumann Abu Dhabi Crypto Branch
The Maerki Baumann Abu Dhabi crypto branch is designed to serve technology, blockchain, and crypto companies. The bank has existing experience working with hundreds of tech and blockchain firms globally. The Abu Dhabi hub enables clients in the Middle East to access traditional banking infrastructure alongside digital asset services.
The branch will manage liquidity for digital asset businesses operating in the region. It will also support companies seeking compliant banking relationships under the ADGM framework. Approval from ADGM allows the bank to operate within a regulated digital asset environment.
Leadership and Strategy Behind Maerki Baumann Abu Dhabi Crypto Branch
The Middle East hub is led by Andreas Froehlicher. Froehlicher previously served as General Counsel and Head of Legal and Compliance at Maerki Baumann. He will report to Lukas S. Risi, Deputy CEO and Head of Private Banking.
Maerki Baumann is headquartered in Zurich and has been active in digital assets since 2019. The Abu Dhabi expansion extends the bank’s footprint beyond Europe. The Maerki Baumann Abu Dhabi crypto branch complements its existing private banking and digital asset services offered in Switzerland.
The branch strengthens the bank’s ability to serve international digital asset clients under regulated financial frameworks.
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