Investment Team

 John Chang is a seasoned financial expert with over 30 years of experience in both buy-side and sell-side roles across prestigious institutions such as Rothschild, BEA Union Investment, DBS Vickers, KGI, Korea Investment Securities, and Luk Fook Securities. At Rothschild, Mr. Chang managed global multi-asset portfolios, while at BEA Union Investment, he managed Asia MPF portfolios. He has been instrumental in setting up cross-border business alliances between Hana Bank Group and DBS Vickers, Samsung Securities and KGI, and KB Securities and Cithara Investment. 

Additionally, Mr. Chang has proven expertise in virtual asset management and serves as a responsible officer for virtual asset related business at RGSL. He attended the University of Western Ontario and McGill University. 

Francis is a seasoned investment professional with extensive experience in financial markets and asset management. With a career spanning over 30 years, Francis has developed a deep understanding of investment strategies, portfolio management, and financial analysis. He has a proven track record of delivering strong investment performance and providing strategic financial advice to clients.

Throughout his career, Francis has held key positions at leading financial institutions such as HSBC, Goldman Sachs, Schroder Investment Management and Deutsche Bank Group where he has been responsible for managing diverse investment portfolios, conducting market research, and developing innovative investment solutions. 

Francis is known for his analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to navigate complex financial markets. 

Frankie possesses an extensive background in virtual asset industry, with over three years of professional experience. His expertise is underpinned by a robust theoretical foundation, evidenced by his certification as a Financial Risk Manager (FRM). This certification encompasses comprehensive knowledge of market and liquidity risks associated with virtual assets. Furthermore, he remains at the forefront of the virtual asset industry by continuously expanding his knowledge base. 

In addition to his theoretical knowledge, Frankie has practical experience in virtual asset trading, having entered the market in 2021. He has demonstrated a strategic approach by purchasing and holding stablecoins, BTC and ETH. Before joining us, he has been a Responsible Officer for Regulated Activities Type 1 and 4 since April 2022 to Sep 2024 at another SFC licensed corporation. Frankie also helped lead that firm’s efforts in its application for the uplift of Type 1 & 4 license for providing VA dealing services, distributing VA-related products and providing VA advisory services (including, among others trading OTC derivatives and VA complex products, as well as allowing VA in & out in the operation flow of such new businesses).

Ariel Sergio Davidoff is an experienced board member and executive with a strong background in business administration, law, and wealth management. He has held significant roles in various financial institutions and organizations, demonstrating expertise in investment, risk management, and client relations. Currently, he serves as a board member at ARMBUSINESSBANK CJSC since 2022 and as a partner at LINDEMANNLAW in Zurich, Switzerland since 2020. Previously, he was a member of the executive board at Schroder & Co Bank AG from 2015 to 2020, where he also participated in the Investment Committee, Risk Committee, Client Acceptance and Review Committee, and Treasury Committee. From 2011 to 2015, he was the CEO and partner at Kaiser Partner Privatbank AG, chairing the Investment Committee, Risk Committee, Client Review Committee, and Treasury Committee.

In addition to his professional experience, Ariel Sergio Davidoff holds several board memberships. He has been the chairman of the board at Wealth Management Zürich AG since 2021 and a board member, deputy chairman, and financial committee in-charge at RREC Ltd since 2020. He is also a board member at Marcuard Heritage, Carey & Co, and TAV Ventures, and the chairman of the board at Decentia Wealth. Since 1991, he has been a board member and head of the finance committee at BGS Zurich.

Christoph Mauchle is a seasoned board member and executive with extensive experience in financial services, wealth management, and corporate governance. He has held key leadership roles in prominent financial institutions, showcasing his expertise in client business, management, and strategic planning. Currently, he serves as a board member at ARMBUSINESSBANK CJSC since 2022 and as the vice-chairman of the board of directors at Privatbank IHAG Zürich AG since 2021. He is also a member of the board of directors at JMA Asset Management AG since 2021. Previously, he was a member of the group executive management and head of client business at VP Bank AG from 2013 to 2020. At Credit Suisse AG, he held several roles including managing director and CEO for Germany, Austria, and Luxembourg from 2009 to 2013, managing director and regional head Zurich from 2001 to 2009, director/managing director and head of the external asset managers division from 1998 to 2001, director and COO for the region Eastern Switzerland from 1995 to 1998, and director and sector head private banking from 1992 to 1995. He also served as chief of staff private banking at Bank J. Vontobel & Cie AG from 1989 to 1992 and as a management trainee and research analyst in New York, and account manager for large institutional clients in Zurich at Brown Brothers Harriman & Cie from 1986 to 1989.

In addition to his professional experience, Christoph Mauchle holds several board memberships. He has been a board member at Privatbank IHAG since 2021 and JMA Asset Management since 2021. He held board mandates within the VP Bank AG group from 2013 to 2020 and was a member of the board of directors, audit committee, and nomination and compensation committee at Swisscard AECS from 2005 to 2012. He also held board mandates within the Credit Suisse group from 2008 to 2012, including Aufsichtsrat CS Deutschland AG and Verwaltungsrat CS Luxembourg AG.