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Swiss currency manager Insch Capital relocates in most popular canton of Zug

Wednesday, January 05, 2011

According to a press release received by Opalesque, Insch Capital Management AG has opened new offices in the canton of Zug, Switzerland, and also relocated the domicile of the firm to Zug. Insch is a privately owned currency management specialist with a client base that includes banks and other financial institutions.

Over the last several years, Insch has experienced substantial growth in its primary business of currency investment management and has also established a number of new complementary activities, such as Enhanced Structured Portfolios, Active Advisory, Wealth Management and, more recently, Commodity Trade Finance.

Christopher Cruden, CEO, said: “Due to the expectations and logistic priorities of our client base, the Asset and Wealth Management services are best delivered from our new location in Zug.” Geoffrey Baker, Director and head of the Active Advisory activity at Insch, added: “The move to Zug is an important part of the strategic delivery process.”

Insch was previously based in Lugano (Source), and Insch Quantrend, the firm’s quantitative research and analysis activity will remain there as a branch office.

The Insch Interbank Currency Program has returned 109.54% over the last 10 years, annualizing 8.20%, compared to the S&P500’s 10-year return of -4.29%.

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