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Switzerland is a popular destination for non-Swiss nationals wishing to become Swiss resident.

The AMAS recently published a revised version of its self-regulation, which is the result of the revision of the Swiss Collective Investment Schemes Act triggered by the Swiss Financial Services Act and the Swiss Financial Institutions Act.

Switzerland is an attractive jurisdiction thanks to the stability of its economy and legal framework, as well as its extensive and reliable infrastructure and developed financial sector.

At the end of October 2018, the Federal Council initiated the consultation procedure on the ordinances implementing the FinSA (draft FinSO)

In our previous newsletter The 5 Strategic Pathways to a Swiss Residence Permit we analyzed the 5 magic paths to a Swiss residence permit. One of these paths is the residence permit for wealthy private investors over the...

L'offerta della piazza finanziaria elvetica è tradizionalmente bipartita tra una prospettiva statica, volta alla mera detenzione della ricchezza, ed una dinamica...

The Berne Financial Services Agreement (BFSA) entered into force on 1 January 2026.

In this briefing, we examine the new regulatory regime for portfolio managers, trustees, and managers of collective assets under the FinIA.

Switzerland captivates with political stability, economic strength, and an exceptional quality of life. However, obtaining the right to reside in the Confederation is tightly regulated—and often marked by legal complexity.

After decades of self-regulation, Swiss wealth managers1 face new rules under the Swiss Financial Institutions Act.

For high-net-worth individuals (HNIs) and entrepreneurial families, wealth structures must do more than simply hold assets: they must safeguard value across borders, optimize taxation, protect privacy...

Swiss Social security is financed through contributions based on an employee's gross salary, shared equally between employer and employee...

The Limited Qualified Investor Fund (L-QIF) has been introduced as part of the amendments to the Collective Investment Schemes Act (CISA) and its Implementing Ordinance (CISO).

On 1 October 2026, Switzerland's Federal Act on the Transparency of Legal Entities (TJPG) and new Anti-Money Laundering Act (AMLA) obligations for advisers enter into force, raising critical questions for single family offices about which companies, activities, and responsible persons are covered. With the Swiss SFO landscape representing approximately CHF 785 billion in family wealth across an estimated 300 organizations, understanding exemptions, registration requirements, and compliance deadlines

Advestra's legal team, including Dr. Roger Bischof, Prof. Dr. Rashid Bahar, Andreas Hinsen, and Dr. Thomas U. Reutter, provides insights into recent Swiss regulatory developments. The firm examines the Federal Council's consultation on the Investment Screening Ordinance and FINMA's newly published guidance addressing risks associated with product usage in discretionary portfolio management.

Given the size of the Swiss pension fund market, it presents a highly attractive opportunity for non-Swiss fund sponsors – especially as Swiss pension funds increasingly seek international diversification.