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Die Kommission für Wirtschaft und Abgaben des Ständerates (WAK-S) hat die Beratungen zum Finanzdienstleistungsgesetz (FIDLEG) und zum Finanzinstitutsgesetz (FINIG) abgeschlossen.

With the entry into force of the revised Insurance Supervision Act and the revised Insurance Supervision Ordinance, insurance intermediation in Switzerland will be subject to new regulation ...

Bank guarantees are a very commonly used security instrument, especially in international business transactions. They are irrevocable commitments by a bank to pay...

Published today, the Swiss Federal Supreme Court's decision of 12 January 2026 provides for a much-awaited clarification on the treatment of retrocessions in execution-only banking relationships.

Both liquidity and funding risks as well as outsourcing of significant functions have been newly added to the FINMA list of principal risks...

Swiss financial institutions face an emerging threat from quantum computing that could compromise current encryption methods. This article examines the technical implications of quantum computing advances and outlines the regulatory landscape requiring financial institutions to prepare for post-quantum cryptography.

Within the framework of further digitalisation, SIX Exchange Regulation (SER) launched its new platform "OLSdigital" on 4 March 2024 with the aim of digitalising and simplifying the submission of disclosure notifications.

A debt collection request is a commonly used means for a creditor to interrupt the statute of limitations of a claim and begin debt recovery.

On 14 September 2018, the Federal Council extended the transition period for the reporting of derivative transactions by small non-financial counterparties (NFC-) until 1 January 2024 under the Financial Market Infrastructure Act.

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On 24 January 2023, FINMA issued its Guidance 01/2023 on developments in the management of climate risks. Building on previous communications...

Following the 2008 crisis, Switzerland launched a legislative project to create uniform competitive conditions for financial intermediaries and improve client protection.

The parties to a PPLI contract is well understood and the same as traditional life insurance. The figure below illustrates the parties involved to the policy.

Discover the requirements and benefits of pursuing a Stock Exchange listing in Switzerland. Switzerland, known for its financial stability and regulatory prowess...

In the intricate web of financial regulations and personal rights, the information rights of bank customers stand out as a pivotal area of legal and practical importance.

Inflationary pressures observed worldwide in 2022 and 2023 appear to have eased as inflation rates in advanced and emerging economies have halved on average, whereas in Switzerland it now stands at 1.4%.

The real novelty resides in the prudential oversight of occupational pension asset managers.