by AdrianaAMLP | Oct 22, 2025
The Swiss Federal Council has opened a public consultation lasting until 6 February 2026 on amendments to the Financial Institutions Act aimed at enhancing Switzerland’s framework for stablecoins and other crypto-assets. The proposed changes seek to strengthen the...
by AdrianaAMLP | Oct 15, 2025
On 15 October 2025, the Swiss Federal Council initiated a public consultation on draft ordinances implementing the register of beneficial owners and expanding the Anti‑Money Laundering Act to cover certain legal and consultancy services. The consultation period runs...
by Jyotsna Bucktowar | Sep 11, 2025
This measure is part of broader reforms, including the establishment of a federal register of beneficial owners, aimed at bolstering Switzerland’s anti-money laundering framework. The legislation addresses concerns over legal advisors’ roles in...
by Jyotsna Bucktowar | Sep 9, 2025
The debate has intensified following a 39% U.S. import tariff imposed on Switzerland, prompting concerns about the country’s economic resilience. While the government emphasizes the importance of robust financial crime prevention to maintain international...
by Jyotsna Bucktowar | Aug 28, 2025
The Swiss private bank was fined CHF 3.5m (~€3.64m) after its accounts channeled $71m in bribes to Petrobras executives between 2011–2014, of which $28.5m was stopped by other banks. The fallout includes a CHF 16m settlement with Petrobras and a former banker...
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