AMINA Bank appoints Michael Benz to lead APAC expansion

He will be reporting directly to CEO Franz Bergmueller.

Swiss-regulated crypto bank AMINA Bank AG has named Michael Benz as head of its Hong Kong office and the broader Asia-Pacific region.

He will be reporting directly to CEO Franz Bergmueller.

Benz brings over 30 years of senior leadership to AMINA Hong Kong, including 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.

With Benz onboard, the bank says it plans to expand its crypto banking services in the region, with new technology platforms scheduled for launch in the second half of 2025 and upcoming partnerships in Hong Kong aimed at boosting institutional adoption.