Regulatory complianceThe FINMA connection: what your Swiss financial advisor should disclose
4 Sept 2026
Regulatory & compliance
Supervision, FinSA information and client documents.
This hub brings together how Helfenstein is supervised, what FinSA means for clients, and the documents that accompany our services.
Helfenstein Asset Management AG (Helfenstein Group) is listed by FINMA as an authorised portfolio manager and supervised by OSFINcontrol AG. FINMA Portfolio Manager Authorisation No: CH-111.708.730 | Decision Date: 12.01.2022. Ongoing Supervision: OSFINcontrol AG | Affiliation Ref: OSFIN-111.708.730 | Since: 12.01.2022. We do not hold client assets — custody stays with the bank you choose, under your control. Advisory relationships are subject to FinSA conduct rules, including transparency on fees, conflicts of interest and client segmentation.
What we do for you
Verify authorisation
Use the FINMA register to confirm supervised entities.
Client documents
Fee schedule, GTC, risk disclosure and FinSA brochure.
Conflicts of interest
How we disclose and manage them.
Complaints
Contact us first; then FINOS (ref. FINOS-111.708.730) if needed.
Verify our authorisation
Clients can check whether Helfenstein Asset Management AG appears on the official FINMA register of authorised institutions. Prefer the register on finma.ch over search ads or unsolicited messages.
- Open the FINMA register.
- Search for Helfenstein Asset Management AG (UID CHE-111.708.730 / LEI 894500URZFTDV5G7F357).
- Confirm the authorisation type and any public warnings before you engage.
Helfenstein Asset Management AG is listed by FINMA as an authorised portfolio manager and supervised by OSFINcontrol AG. Search the register by name or Swiss UID CHE-111.708.730. Advisory conduct is also subject to the Swiss Financial Services Act (FinSA).
(external link, opens in a new window)Ombudsman
If a complaint cannot be resolved with us directly, you may start a mediation procedure with the independent ombudsman office to which Helfenstein Asset Management AG is affiliated under article 77 of the Financial Services Act. The procedure is informal and does not replace the courts.
- Ombudsman
- Finanzombudsstelle Schweiz (FINOS)Swiss Ombudsman for financial service providers under FinSA
- Address
- Freigutstrasse 8, 8002 Zürich, Switzerland
- info@finos.ch
- Reference Number
- FINOS-111.708.730
The same details are set out in our FinSA client brochure. You can also write to us first at Pilatusstrasse 23, 6003 Luzern, Switzerland.
Client documents
- Download
Schedule of fees and charges
Our advisory, portfolio management and performance fees currently in force. (Custody and transaction fees are charged by your bank and shown separately.)
- Download
General terms and conditions
Contractual framework for our advisory and portfolio management relationship with you.
- Download
Risk disclosure
Information on the risks involved in trading financial instruments.
- Download
FinSA client brochure
Services, client segmentation, your FinSA rights and the FINOS ombudsman contact details.
- Download
Conflicts of interest policy
How we identify, disclose and manage conflicts of interest, with examples.
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General information only. Nothing on this page constitutes personalised investment, tax or legal advice. Helfenstein Group does not hold client assets; all custody stays with the bank you choose, under your control. Decisions should be based on your own circumstances and, where appropriate, on a written analysis from a qualified adviser.
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