HOONEX is an independent Swiss limited company founded in 2014. It is specialized in wealth management, family office and consulting services.
Company
HOONEX is FINMA licensed. There are no financial or real estate institutions in the capital of HOONEX, hence its possibility to select with trust and responsibility the products and services that meet the needs and expectations of its clients.
Architecture
An Independent Wealth Manager is an objective mastermind who differ in many aspects from a “traditional” Private Banker. Free from any conflict of interest with our partners and commercial service providers, we construct your project with objectivity, environmental and social ethics so you can enjoy and pass on your capital to the future generation.
International expertise
We pride ourselves on our rigorous expertise dedicated to international clients, particularly those from Sub-Saharan Africa. HOONEX is perfectly equipped to understand the cross-border issues and due diligence compliances with the requirements of Western financial institutions. With HOONEX by their side, clients have direct access to the very best in wealth management in custodian banks in Switzerland.
A strong network in Switzerland
As our company has been established in Switzerland for several years, it benefits from the Swiss market’s economic, legal, political and social stability. It has mastered all the advantages of international wealth management and has developed a network of solid international relations composed of the best bankers, tax experts, lawyers, notaries, financial companies and investment fund institutions.
All HOONEX custodian banks are settled in Switzerland and most of them have a minimum AA rating.
Supervision
HOONEX is supervised by OSIF – Financial Institutions Supervisory Body.
Like all independent managers in Switzerland, HOONEX is also subject to strict and regular supervision by FINMA, the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority.
The company is affiliated with FINSOM – an independent mediation organization in the event of conflicts with clients.
The Founders
The two co-founders are of course assisted by a team of international experts who provide clients with financial, family and professional assistance in Switzerland and abroad.
Denis Agboton
Co-founder and Chief Operating Officer
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Denis has dual nationality as a Beninese and Swiss citizen who has lived in Switzerland since 1987. He graduated in Law from the University of Geneva. A legal and financial advisor for more than 20 years, Denis has extensive experience in international legal and financial fields (banking law, commercial law, OHADA regulations, inter-company conflict mediation). Denis is also a director and member of the Board of Directors of Swiss companies investing in Africa. He actively participates in the implementation of cross-border business development strategies. He also uses his experience and expertise to provide advice in good practices, regulation, tax and commerce constraints to the Executive Management of international European and North American companies that are active in Africa.
Since 2012, Denis has been active in the company Agboton & Associés – a firm of legal advice, financial strategy and global development towards the markets of sub-Saharan Africa. www.agboton-associates.com.
In addition, Denis builds bridges of solidarity to Africa via the Swiss Medical Initiative Foundation. www.swissmedicalinitiative.ch. Recognized as a public utility, this foundation brings together Swiss volunteer doctors who wish to give their time and know-how to provide quality medical care to underprivileged populations in Africa.
Jr Obou Ouraga
Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer
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Both French and Ivorian, Pr. Ouraga has lived in Switzerland since 2007. He graduated from SKEMA Business School in France and has solid and extensive experience in asset management and financial advice. Mr. Ouraga is also an expert in fund management, asset allocation, structured product design and portfolio management. Mr Ouraga can offer the best services to thanks to his professional experience, along with his wealthy clientele and thorough knowledge of the African continent.
His additional training in “International Oil Trading” at the Geneva Business School allows Obou to also provide quality counseling to HOONEX clients who work with hydrocarbon and derivative products.
For fifteen years, he has specialized in South-South relations by allowing African companies to expatriate and conquer sub-regional markets. He has promoted fundraising operations. He helped African companies to go international by providing them with innovative tools made to meet the requirements of their international partners. At the same time, he contributed to developing the market shares of European companies by building strong partnerships with local actors localised stakeholders in sectors such as infrastructure, blockchain technology or real estate.
Obou is also passionate about humanitarian affairs and volunteers for “Petites Mains”, an Ivorian NGO which offers breakfast meals to children in need. This charity association makes it possible for these children to have better nutrition, better school results and reduces absenteeism. www.petitesmains-afrique.com.