Legal & Regulatory Intelligence
Fundierte Einordnungen zu Entwicklungen, die den Schweizer Finanzplatz bewegen. Jeder Beitrag trennt Rechtsstatus, Aufsichtspraxis und praktische Entscheidungsfragen.
Aktuelle Beiträge zu rechtlichen und regulatorischen Entwicklungen im Schweizer Finanzmarkt.
27 BeiträgeThe TJPG introduces a non-public beneficial ownership register with staggered transition periods, a 25% threshold and trustee duties.
The Switzerland–EU package affects market access, state aid, dispute resolution and 39 legislative acts. What companies should monitor and prepare for now.
FINMA sees a need for action by banks in governance, early detection, technical controls and anti-money laundering prevention.
FINMA identifies recurring risks involving complex and proprietary products: suitability, conflicts of interest, due diligence and outsourcing.
Guidance 04/2026 clarifies risk tolerance, exception processes, key indicators and the reconciliation of net risk.
FINMA expects a roadmap for quantum-safe encryption by mid-2027. Five areas for action structure the preparations.
Switzerland regulates activities rather than technology. Blockchain projects must distinguish DLT law, copyright and potentially patentable technical inventions.
The proposed FinIA reform introduces payment-instrument and crypto institutions. This article distinguishes the consultation, the possible timetable and the law currently in force.
Establishing a crypto company involves more than a commercial register entry: the business model, capital, substance, banking access and authorisations belong in one plan.
For cross-border distribution of cryptoassets, the token classification, client segment, offering, financial service and presence in Switzerland are decisive.