According to Statista, Asia Pacific (APAC) plays host to some of the biggest Bitcoin and Ethereum hodlers. As the popularity of digital currencies grows in the region, firms are looking to bridge the worlds of decentralised finance with traditional finance to make offerings more accessible to all.
The latest organisations working towards this goal are CPIC Investment Management (HK) Company Limited (CPICIMHK), the Hong Kong-incorporated investment management subsidiary of China Pacific Insurance Group (CPIC), an insurance group in mainland China with over RMB 2 trillion in total assets, and Swiss-headquartered AMINA Group, the FINMA-regulated banking institution providing crypto services.
As a result of this new partnership, CPICIMHK will provide AMINA Group with investment advisory and banking services respectively as an integrated solution to the Pacific Waterdrip Digital Asset Funds.
Amy Yu, CEO APAC of AMINA Group commented on the partnership: “Our collaboration with CPIC Investment Management (HK) demonstrates our commitment to an expansion into Hong Kong and Asia Pacific as a key region for digital assets.
“By leveraging our combined strengths with our licensed capabilities across Switzerland and Hong Kong, we with CPIC Investment Management (HK) are poised to set new standards in financial innovation and access, offering investors exceptional opportunities in the evolving landscape of digital assets across multiple regions.”
This collaboration underscores CPICIMHK’s commitment to innovation and diversification in the financial sector on the back of its license uplifts from the Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong (SFC). This will enable it to offer distribution and investment advisory services related to virtual asset investment products. Furthermore, it highlights AMINA Group’s commitment to supporting the growth and accessibility of quality digital asset investments on a global scale.
Pacific Waterdrip Digital Asset Funds
The Pacific Waterdrip Digital Asset Fund I targets early-stage blockchain projects, providing essential capital to foster growth and development. This fund enables investors to capitalise on the burgeoning opportunities within blockchain technology, backed by meticulous investment strategies.
Conversely, the Pacific Waterdrip Digital Asset Fund II focuses on proof-of-stake digital assets, presenting a unique opportunity for investors to engage with energy-efficient and secure digital assets. The fund’s robust structure and comprehensive risk management strategies offer investors a secure pathway into this emerging asset class.
Chenggang Zhou, CEO of CPIC Investment Management (HK) added: “Security and compliance are essential for any solutions that bridge traditional capital and crypto assets. AMINA and CPIC Investment Management (HK) (CPICIMHK) are at the forefront of providing these solutions and have become trusting partners given our shared vision and high service standards.
“AMINA facilitates on/off-ramping, crypto trading and custodial services in a secure and compliant way in Switzerland for the crypto portfolios that CPICIMHK advises on for its clients. We believe that we are setting the industry standard for traditional investors to allocate into crypto assets and for crypto native players to diversify into ‘real world’ investments.”
By combining CPICIMHK’s investment management and advisory capabilities with AMINA Group’s digital asset solutions, this collaboration offers clients a seamless investment experience. Together, CPICIMHK and AMINA Group are providing a bridge between the established financial sector and the emerging world of digital assets.