Digital Assets Specialist AMINA Appoints Hong Kong, Wider APAC Region Head

Tom Burroughes

15 August 2025

Switzerland-headquartered exceptional network and deep understanding of client needs will allow us to continue evolving our crypto products and capabilities. Michael's leadership ensures that we can deliver the comprehensive, regulated crypto services that our sophisticated clients demand in the region,” Bergmueller said.

In 2024, AMINA – renamed from SEBA Bank in 2023 – clocked up 69 per cent revenue growth reaching $40.4 million, which it said made it Switzerland’s fastest-growing crypto bank.

Hong Kong is seeking to push its credentials as a hot centre for digital assets/cryptocurrencies. The Hong Kong Monetary Authority has created a stablecoin licencing framework, which came into force from 1 August. The government in the city has a Digital Asset Policy 2.0 initiative, which AMINA said creates “unprecedented opportunities for institutional-grade crypto banking services.”

"My two decades in Asia have shown me that Hong Kong uniquely prioritises practical business adoption in a regulated environment, and crypto technology is no exception,” Benz said. “This creates an extraordinary opportunity for institutions, corporates, and professional investors exploring this new asset class.”

AMINA said it will develop “new strategic partnerships in Hong Kong” and launch “enhanced technology platforms” in the second half of 2025.

The bank was founded in June 2018, and established in Zug, Switzerland; its Swiss, Abu Dhabi and Hong Kong entities have received a range of regulatory licences. In 2023, AMINA won the European WealthBriefing Award in the Digital Assets Solution, Fund Manager category.