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Based on the legal requirements of Art. 8ff. of the Financial Services Act (FINSA), we would like to supply you with this information sheet which provides an overview of Earth Resource Investments Ltd (hereinafter referred to as the «financial institution») and its services.
A. Company information
Address
Street: Dorfstrasse 1
Zip Code/City: 6300 Zug
Phone: +41 (0) 41 729 88 48
Email: info@earth-investment.com
Website: earth-investment.com
The financial institution was established in 2006.
Supervisory authority and audit firm
License under Art. 24 FinIA:
The financial institution has been licensed as a manager of collective assets in accordance with the Swiss Financial Market Supervision Act (FinIA) since 2024 and is therefore subject to prudential supervision by the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority FINMA. As part of this supervision, the financial institution is audited by the Audit Firm both in terms of regulatory law and obligations. The address of FINMA and Grant Thornton can be found below.
Audit Firm Name: Grant Thornton Ltd
Address: Claridenstrasse 35
Zip Code / City: 8002 Zurich
Phone: +41 (0) 43 960 71 71
Email: info@ch.gut.com
Website: www.grantthornton.ch
Ombudsman
The financial institution is affiliated with the independent ombudsman office Verein Ombudsstelle Finanzdienstleister (OFD), which is recognized by the Federal Department of Finance. Disputes concerning legal claims between the client and the financial services provider should be settled by an ombudsman’s office, if possible, within the framework of a mediation procedure. The address of Verein Ombudsstelle Finanzdienstleister (OFD) is stated below.
Name Ombudsman: Verein Ombudsstelle Finanzdienstleister
Address: Bleicherweg 10
Zip Code / City: 8002 Zurich
Phone: +41 (0) 44 562 05 25
Email: ombudsmann@ofdl.ch
Website: www.ofdl.ch
B. Information on the offered financial services
The financial institution provides financial services in collective investment schemes. For further information on the various collective investment schemes, the general risks, specifications, and operating procedures, please refer to the relevant prospectuses and factsheets on this website.
The financial institution does not guarantee any yield nor performance of investment activities. The investment activity can therefore lead to an appreciation or a depreciation in value.
The financial institution has all the necessary licences to perform the services described above.
C. Client segmentation
Financial service providers are required to classify their clients into a client segmentation according to the law and adhere to the respective code-of-conduct. The Financial Services Act provides for «retail clients», «professional clients» and «institutional clients» segments. For each client, a client classification is determined within the framework of the cooperation with the financial institution. Subject to certain conditions, the client may change the client classification by opting out.
D. Information on risks and costs
General risks associated with financial instruments transactions
The asset management services involve financial risks. The financial institution shall provide all clients with the «Risks associated with Financial Instruments Transactions» brochure prior to the execution of the contract. This brochure can also be found at www.swissbanking.org.
Risks associated with the offered services
For a description of the various risks that may arise from the investment strategy for clients’ assets, please refer to the relevant agreements.
Information on costs
A fee is charged for the services rendered, which is usually calculated on the assets under management and/or on a performance basis. For more detailed information, please refer to the relevant investment fund documents.
E. Information about relationships with third parties
In connection with the financial services offered by the financial institution, economic ties may exist with third parties. The acceptance of payments from third parties as well as their treatment are regulated in detail and comprehensively.
F. Information on the market offer considered
The financial institution basically follows an «open universe approach» and tries to make the best possible choice for the client when selecting financial instruments.
