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Mission Statement
Our mission is to create an environment where those who seize opportunities, take charge of their growth and reach their full potential.
Our clients are at the heart of everything we do. Our experience shows that if we are aligned with our clients by serving them well, our own success will follow.
Our assets are our people, capital and reputation. We create a culture that fosters teamwork and belonging, supporting both professional and personal growth.
Our commitment to the highest ethical standards drives us to uphold transparency and vigilance, learning from our experiences to make decisions that instal a sense of pride.
Our Funds
Our Team
Prior to founding AQUIS Capital, Son Nguyen co-founded Ayaltis AG in 2008, a fund of hedge funds manager based in Zurich/Switzerland. He acted as their CEO since its foundation until September 2019. During his tenure as CEO, Ayaltis fulfilled all Swiss FINMA and European AIFM regulatory requirements, company AUM reached almost 1bn USD and achieved many Industry Awards. Son was also Investment Committee Member and has an extensive network of hedge funds and investors. Son started his financial career in 1999 working in the Portfolio Management for the Swiss Government Pensions Fund Publica assisting in Fund Analysis and Selection. In 2001, Son joined UBS Wealth Management in Geneva where he held various positions in Portfolio Management, Investment Strategy and Investment Advisory for UHNWI. After completion of UBS Private Banking Diploma in 2003, Son left UBS to join funds of hedge funds company Harcourt Geneva to develop their client base in Switzerland and Western Europe.
MBA, Finance, University of Fribourg
CAIA charter holder.
Mario joined AQUIS Capital in July 2020, where he is responsible for the Emerging Markets. Before he worked for Vogt Asset Management AG and CBR Investment AG, where he played a key role in the launch of the Lumen Vietnam Fund, which he continues to manage with great success as the responsible portfolio manager. Under his leadership, the Lumen Vietnam Fund was the first Vietnam focused equity long-only fund worldwide to receive the UCITS label (2013). Since then, the fund has been the first to invest according to ESG criteria. Mario also worked at Würth Finance in 2006, where he worked as a portfolio manager in the treasury and risk division. He started his career 1987 as market maker for Japanese convertible bonds and warrants for Bank Julius Bär in Zurich. 1992 he was appointed by the Board of Directors of Bank Julius Baer to set up the derivatives department. After the commercial education at KV Zurich Business School, he attended INSEAD in Fontainebleau (Paris) to expand his knowledge in derivatives. He is an educated and passionate chartist, it recognizes the important trends in the international financial markets at a very early stage.
Yimeng joined Aquis Capital in Nov 2022 as Risk, Compliance, and Operations. She has over 15 years of experience in asset management and corporate banking across Asia and Europe. Yimeng started her career working at GE Capital in Singapore as Credit Analyst for Southeast Asia portfolio. In 2008 she joined Farema Capital, a London based Long -Short Equity hedge fund as the COO and junior partner where she was instrumental in launching the fund and established the fund operation and risk control procedure. She also worked with various start-up hedge funds and asset managers as external Operational consultant for new launch and regulatory licenses applications. Prior joining Aquis Capital, Yimeng spent five years in the corporate banking sector in Zurich.
Yimeng holds a BSc in Banking & Finance from University of London and a Diploma in Accounting & Finance from Temasek Polytechnic Singapore. She is passionate about Environmentalism and completed her study of Sustainable Finance Leadership at Cambridge Institute in Sep 2022.
Gabriele works as an Investment Manager at AQUIS Capital, covering hedge fund solutions and managing two global multi-strategy Fund of Hedge Funds portfolios, being a member of the Investment Committee. He joined AQUIS Capital in May 2021 as an Investment Analyst focusing on the Hedge Fund Research. Prior to this experience, he worked as an ESG project analyst in the Global Investment Communications department at Vontobel Asset Management. He started his career in the Global Asset and Wealth Management Research Department at PwC Luxembourg. Gabriele holds a Master of Science in Finance from HEC Lausanne, a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering from the University of Trieste and is a CAIA Charterholder.
Hassan joined AQUIS Capital in November 2022 as a Business Intelligence and Data Analytics specialist. He creates and maintains investment dashboards, automates business processes, and manages IT systems to ensure smooth operations. His role involves using data analysis to support decision-making and improve efficiency across the firm.
Before joining AQUIS Capital, Hassan held various roles including Data Scientist, Software Engineer, AI Researcher. He gained experience working with startups across Lebanon, UAE, and Jordan, and with major companies like BMW and HP.
Hassan holds a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from the Lebanese American University, where he specialized in Artificial Intelligence, Machine learning, and Computer Vision.
Caroline joined AQUIS Capital in January 2024 as Head Business Development, having over 15 years’ experience within the hedge funds universe. Before joining Aquis Capital she was responsible at Mainfirst and Ethenea for the German speaking clients in Switzerland. From 2014 to 2020, she was at Ayaltis AG Senior Hedge Fund Sales. She started her career in 2007 as an Equity Analyst at Credit Suisse before joining Aurium Capital.
Caroline Wirth studied economics and politics at University of Southampton and holds a master’s degree in international economics from University of London SOAS.
Kim Kwang Yul (KY) has almost 30 years of experience in the financial service and structured asset management industries. Before joining AQUIS Capital Korea in March 2021, KY was representative of Ayaltis Hong Kong, representative of HMC Investment Securities in Hong Kong, SVP of Standard Chartered Bank Seoul and Managing Director of BNP Paribas and RBS (formerly ABN Amro). He started his career in 1994 at the Chase Manhattan Bank (now JP Morgan), where he was responsible for investment banking and financial analysis activities both in Hong Kong and Seoul. KY was a member of the Korean Financial Investment Committee of Hong Kong and a member of the CFO Group in Seoul.
KY studied for a BA at the Korea University, Seoul, Korea.
Ms. Nguyen Thi Nga joined VHHAM in September 2017 and the investment management industry in 2008. She started her career as Investment Analyst at Viet Capital Asset Management, following which she was promoted to Senior Investment Analyst in 2009. After approximately four years at Viet Capital Asset Management, she continued her studies in the United States as Fulbright scholar in the MBA program at Willamette University. Nga spent 4 years at Korea Investment Management Company – one of the largest asset management companies in Vietnam with AUM around US$1.3bn.
Nga holds a BA in economics from Hanoi Foreign Trade University and an MBA from Willamette University.
Ms. Tran Kim Phuong joined VNHAM in August 2010. She brought over her more than 10 years of experience in administrative and management support functions in significant organizations to VNHAM from her joining date. They include the Consulate General of Switzerland in Ho Chi Minh City, Wafler Diagnostics AG (Switzerland), Long Thanh Golf & Residential Estate, Johnson Controls (USA), and Viettel Telecommunication Corporation.
Phuong earned a BSc in English from the University of Can Tho, a BS degree in Business Administration from the HCM City Open University, and an MBS in Human Resource Management at the joint program of Massey University, New Zealand, and the University of Economics HCM City – International School of Business.
Mr. Nguyen The Duy joined VNHAM in May 2024. Previously he spent eight years at Turricum Investment AG – Vietnam (TIM), where he served as an investment manager, a member of the Investment Committee, and a partner with TIM in Vietnam. His previous experience includes five years as a credit analyst for Indovina Bank, Shinhan Bank Vietnam, and Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation – HCM branch, as well as three years as a research analyst at VPBank Securities Company.
Duy holds a bachelor’s degree in finance from the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City and is a CFA charterholder from the CFA Institute.
Ms. Bui Thi Huong Lan joined VNHAM in October 2020. She started her early working career as an intern of Research and Consulting department at CBRE Vietnam, Hanoi Office. She was ex-Investment Data Officer of VNHAM for nearly 6 months from early 2018, then joined Dynam Capital for 2 years as an Investment Data Analyst cum ESG Analyst before re-joining VNHAM as an Investment Research.
Lan holds a B.A Finance and Banking from Vietnam National University, Hanoi and MSc in Finance of Strathclyde Business School, Glasgow, UK. She is currently a CFA level III candidate.
Ms. Pham Anh Thu joined VNHAM in July 2021. She started her career as an intern at the Strategic Department of Vietnam Investments Group, one of the largest private equity fund in Vietnam, right after her graduation in June 2017. Thu moved on to Viet Dragon Securities as an equity research analyst in early 2018. Her last post before VNHAM was with Ho Chi Minh City Securities, where she further honed her equity research skill.
Thu holds a Bachelor degree in Business Economics from Foreign Trade University in Ho Chi Minh City Campus and already passed the CFA Level 2.
Mr. Nguyen Dac Phu Thanh joined VNHAM in July 2022. He started his career as Investment Analyst at Viet Capital Securities in 2016 and was promoted to Senior Investment Analyst in 2020. After four years at Viet Capital Securities, Thanh spent two years at Korea Investment Management, one of the largest asset managers in Vietnam with total assets under management of USD 1.3bn approximately.
Thanh holds a Bachelor of Arts in Finance and Banking from Ho Chi Minh International University – Vietnam National University.
Mr. Le Van Nhat Tuan joined VNHAM in February 2023. He had his very first position in the Vietnamese financial market in 2010. Since then, he has sharpened his economical skills and knowledge in Horizon Advisory, IDG Ventures Vietnam, and Viet Dragon Securities as an investment analyst and investment banker. He also had over 1 year of challenging himself when working in the Financial Department of Gemadept Corporation, one of the largest port operators in Vietnam. Before joining VNHAM, Tuan worked as Fund Manager at Rong Viet Asset Management.
Tuan holds a Bachelor’s in Finance and Banking from Ho Chi Minh International University – Vietnam National University and a Master of Finance and Banking from the University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland.
Ms. Nguyen Ngoc Thao joined VNHAM in July 2023. She started her professional career as an Assurance Associate at Ernst & Young. She was in charge of the financial sector in both Vietnam and Cambodia. Before joining VNHAM, Thao had three years experience as Equity Research Analyst at Viet Dragon Securities.
Thao holds a Bachelor degree in International Finance from Foreign Trade University in Ho Chi Minh City campus. She is additionally enhancing her investment knowledge and skills through pursuing the CFA program.
Mr. Truong Tuan Ky joined VNHAM in November 2018. He has more than 7 years of banking and finance experience, of which 3 years as a project staff member at United Overseas Bank, Ho Chi Minh City Branch. After that he was a trader at Rong Viet Securities and Horizon Securities for four years before joining Vietnam Holding Asset Management.
He graduated from Vietnam International University Ho Chi Minh City with a bachelor’s degree in Accounting and Finance.
Ms. Nguyen Thi Phuong joined VNHAM in June 2023. She had 3 years of experience as a project manager for a virtual financial investment system at FESE Group – University of Economics and Law. She also spent time doing software services at FPT Software for 6 months, then worked at Vision Advisory And Analytics for more than one year as a data analyst.
Phuong obtained a bachelor degree from University of Economics and Law with a major in International Economic Relations. She acquired certifications of Google Data Analytics Professional, Power BI Data Analyst Associate, SAS Statistical Business Analyst Professional, and Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals.
Ms. Nguyen Quynh Mai joined VNHAM in September 2013. Prior to joining Vietnam Holding Asset Management Mai worked as Head of the Analysis and Control Department of FPT Online Joint Stock Company. Previously she held several positions at the Audit & Tax Department of KPMG Vietnam.
Mai obtained her Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Foreign Economics from the Ho Chi Minh City Foreign Trade University.
Tuong joined VNHAM in November 2021 as a Research Associate, focusing on Emerging Asia opportunities.
Prior to this experience, he worked at Shelev Capital, part of Choon Heng Group Singapore, a diversified investment group with 40 years of track records and background from Cheo Family’s Mewah International, the world’s largest palm oil agri – and processing – conglomerate. He started his career at Ho Chi Minh City Securities Corporation and Viet Dragon Securities Corporation, leading securities brokerage firms and investment banks in Vietnam.
Tuong is a fully-licensed stockbroker in Vietnam and holds a Bachelor in International Business from The University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City.
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"Vietnam ist viel konservativer aufgestellt als China"
Vietnam steht im Fokus internationaler Investoren, doch wie entwickelt sich der Markt angesichts globaler Zinsänderungen? Mario Timpanaro, Experte für den vietnamesischen Aktienmarkt, gibt auf dem Private Banking Kongress exklusive Einblicke in die Chancen und Herausforderungen des aufstrebenden Wirtschaftsstandorts.
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These factors promise superior growth
In our newest market report, we present you the top 3 opportunity factors for Vietnam’s economy and an interview with fund manager Mario Timpanaro.
AQUIS-Fondsmanager Timpanaro im Interview mit e-fundresearch: "Vietnam ist ein bisschen die Schweiz von Asien."
Hören Sie rein: Mario Timpanaro, der Fonds Manager hinter dem Lumen-Vietnam-Fonds von AQUIS Capital, spricht über die Bedeutung der Diversifikation im heutigen Markt, die potenziellen Vorteile vietnamesischer Aktien in Zeiten geopolitischer Spannungen und die besonderen Merkmale seines Fonds. Er gibt zudem einen Ausblick auf die kommende e-fundresearch.com Fonds-Dialog Roadshow in Österreich und teilt seine neuesten Erkenntnisse von einem Research-Trip nach Vietnam.
