Gold-Backed Income Program

A secure, gold-backed investment strategy generating stable income with low risk and high returns

“Gold is money. Everything else is credit” J.P. Morgan

Overview

The Gold-Backed Income Program offers a secure and stable investment opportunity for those seeking capital preservation with consistent returns. Leveraging the value of physical gold, this program operates under a strict compliance framework and adheres to international standards, ensuring transparency and reliability.
Investors in this program receive income generated from the purchase and sale of gold at fixed discounts. Unlike traditional investment strategies, this program is not subject to the volatility of the gold market price itself, making it an ideal option for those seeking predictable, non-correlated returns.

The income generated is paid out bi-monthly, providing a stable cash flow that is not affected by fluctuations in market conditions. With a 15% annual return, it remains a highly attractive option for investors looking for low-risk income streams.

Key Features:

• Attractive Returns: Earn 15% annually, with payments made bi-monthly to a client-nominated bank account.

• Income Flexibility: Choose to receive income payments or reinvest to compound capital over time.

• Full Liquidity: The program offers full liquidity after each bi-monthly trade cycle, ensuring that investors have access to their capital when needed.

• Non-Correlated Investment: The returns are not affected by the movement of gold prices or broader market fluctuations, making this a highly stable investment option.

• Operational Excellence: Gold transactions are rigorously managed from purchase through delivery, ensuring that every step adheres to compliance standards and is backed by certification and transparency.

• Secure and Compliant: All gold transactions follow international guidelines, with full documentation and certification of origin.

Operations Highlight:

Since 2019, our partners have adhered to a strict policy of targeted and precise purchases of gold. Transactions are made through our Dubai entity, following each procedure diligently.

The process begins at ground level where raw gold is purchased, up to logistics of shipping. Prior to shipping, the product undergoes an initial detailed inspection. This is carried out by a professional PMMC appointed laboratory.

At this stage of the process, the origin of the product is certified and both; tax liabilities and custom’s requirements are fulfilled in line with compliance procedures, which meet relevant international standards.

Once the documentation has been prepared, the product is finally shipped to a refinery in Dubai, UAE.

Management Team

David M. Faktor

Managing Partner

David M. Faktor is a highly experienced trading and logistics executive, with extensive structured trade finance expertise. David was the Group MD at Stemcor Holdings. Stemcor was the largest steel and steel trading raw materials trader/intermediary working on a truly global basis including developed, developing, emerging and “New” markets. Stemcor had extensive exposure to mining and conversion facilities also trading in other products with a heavy emphasis on “financing” solutions working hand in hand with insurers and over 40 banks worldwide.

Spyridon Papadopoulos

Co-Founder of Conquest Macro EMEAA & Co-Managing Partner

Nearly 30 years of financial experience starting in bulge banks Citi and SocGen with deep quant, market and management expertise. Founder and Chairman of Synthesis Trade and Commodity Finance, the first P2P marketplace lending fund. Most recently founder and CEO of SynCap Partners and Conquest Asset Management EMEA focused on quantitative macro trading, storing gold, co-investing with VC Funds that his firm originates and expertise in structured products for distribution to institutional and private clients.

James G. Exarchou

Co-CEO – Managing Partner

With a track record of success in various industries, James is known for his ability to analyze complex issues and develop innovative solutions. His hands-on approach and proactive management style have consistently delivered results, making him a trusted advisor to senior leadership teams. James is a strategic thinker who is always looking for ways to drive performance and profitability. His strong communication skills and ability to build relationships have allowed him to effectively lead teams and achieve objectives.
Overall, James is a highly skilled and experienced professional who is committed to driving success for his organization. With a proven track record of delivering results and a focus on continuous improvement, he is well-equipped to lead his team to new heights of success.

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Marc H. Malek

Founder & Portfolio Manager

Mr. Malek founded Conquest and began his role as Portfolio Manager in 1999 after departing UBS as the Global Head of FX and Derivatives Proprietary trading in Europe and the Americas. While at UBS, Mr. Malek held a number of senior positions. He was initially hired in 1995 to start and run their global group in exotic derivatives in Foreign exchange. Prior to his tenure at UBS he worked at a hedge fund trading currency options and developing proprietary trading models. Mr. Malek began his career in 1992 at Salomon Brothers in New York as a Financial Analyst in the Financial Strategy Group. Mr. Malek received a Bachelor of Science with Honors in Engineering and Applied Science from the California Institute of Technology (“Caltech”), and received a Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics from Reed College. Mr. Malek’s research has been published extensively in academic journals and books including Risk Books and The Journal of Alternative Investments. |www.marcmalek.com

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Jason Ruspini

Portfolio Manager

Mr. Ruspini joined Conquest in 2003. Prior to joining Conquest, Mr. Ruspini worked as a Quantitative Analyst and Floor Trader on the NYMEX under Mark Fisher, at which time he began developing systematic strategies. From 1999 – 2002, Mr. Ruspini worked at Goldman Sachs where he served as a senior analyst in firm-wide and fixed-income technology for over three years. Mr. Ruspini began his career at an internet startup company. Mr. Ruspini received a Bachelor of Science in Engineering in Computer Science from the University of Pennsylvania.

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Michael Gonzalez

Director, Trading

Mr. Gonzalez joined Conquest in 2003. Prior to joining Conquest Mr. Gonzalez was a Senior FX Currency Options trader at Bayerische Hypovereinsbank of NY. From 1988 – 1997 Mr. Gonzalez worked at Banker’s Trust. Over the course of 9 years, Mr. Gonzalez held various trading positions at the firm, finishing his tenure as a Currency Options dealer in the FX Derivatives group. Mr. Gonzalez began his career as an assistant in the Sovereign Bonds Trading Group. Mr. Gonzalez received a Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering from The City College of NY.

Stephen Bates

Managing Partner

Highly trained and respected 40+ years industry professional in the UK dedicating the last decade as Managing Director of Wren and Fraser UK to shake up and
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variety of investment solutions.

Alexander Kalis

Managing Partner

Began his professional career over 25 years ago as investment research specialist and portfolio manager with UBS, Edmond de Rothschild Asset Management and Banco Santander. Founder, Partner and COO of numerous international investment companies with specific focus on impact investing, sustainability, and climate change.

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Tambe Barsbay

Senior Quantitative Analyst & Developer, Research

Mr. Barsbay joined Conquest in 2008. Prior to joining Conquest, Mr. Barsbay was a Quantitative Analyst with Fortigent. Mr. Barsbay received a Master of Science in Mathematics and Statistics from Georgetown University and a Bachelor of Science in Mathematical Science from the New Jersey Institute of Technology.

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Harold Feder

Chief Financial Officer & Compliance Officer

Mr. Feder joined Conquest in 2004. Prior to joining Conquest, Mr. Feder worked in public accounting for seven years, most recently as an audit manager at Grant Thornton’s Financial Services Industry Group. While at Grant Thornton, Mr. Feder was in charge of auditing various hedge funds, private equity partnerships and broker dealers. He was also an instructor in Grant Thornton’s Continuing Professional Education Center where he gave courses on Audit Planning and on Auditing Broker-Dealers. Mr. Feder has also worked as an accountant at Tudor Investment Corp. Mr. Feder is licensed as a CPA in New York State. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants as well as the NYS Society of Certified Public Accountants where he has served on the Stock Brokerage committee. Mr. Feder received a Bachelor of Science, Summa Cum Laude, in Accounting from Touro University.

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George Cotsikis

Managing Partner, CIO

Started professional career in finance over 30 years ago with UBS and Salomon Brothers as EQD Trader. Quant and CIO portfolio management and hedge fund experience with Citi, MAN Investments, Integral Capital Management. Recognized blockchain and digital assets expert, as company founder, CEO and strategic advisor and board member to numerous companies around the world. Currently CEO at Mentat Technologies and continues to trade commodities and alternative assets. Higher education at MIT, Imperial College and University of Cambridge.