Quantum Computing – Need For Action For Swiss Financial Institutions

Quantum computing is no longer just a topic for the future: FINMA believes that many financial institutions have some catching up to do in terms of governance and risk management.

Following its analysis of a 2025 survey of 60 Swiss financial institutions, including authorised banks, insurance companies, managers of collective assets and financial market infrastructures, FINMA found that while many supervised institutions recognise the future risks posed by quantum computing, only a limited number have taken concrete steps to address them. However, the risks arising from quantum computing are not merely a theoretical issue for the distant future. According to FINMA Guidance 05/2026, supervised institutions are expected to address these risks in a timely manner and align their governance and risk management frameworks accordingly. The topic is relevant not only for regulated entities but for businesses generally, as organisations across all sectors may be affected by both the