The recent Swiss financial markets legislation, the Swiss
Federal Financial Services Act (FinSA) and Swiss Federal Financial
Institutional Act (FinIA), came into force on
1st January 2020, with a transition
period of up to 2 years for certain key provisions.
Deadlines for the registration of individuals conducting the
offer/marketing in Switzerland and the registration of financial
service providers with an Ombudsman have recently become effective,
following the authorisation of the relevant bodies by FINMA.
- Affiliation with Ombudsman in
Switzerland – Effective 23rd December
2020
Foreign fund managers and distributors of foreign funds are
required to be affiliated with a Swiss Ombudsman within six months
of the authorisation of such an Ombudsman by FINMA.