Swiss parliament, Federal Council to launch new fund category exempt from authorisation
The Swiss parliament and Federal Council will launch a new category of fund that is exempt from authorisation on 1 March 2024.
FINMA
Swiss FINMA updates on licensing of portfolio managers
The Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) today published an update on the licensing of portfolio managers.
Swiss FINMA appoints Stefan Walter as its new CEO
The Board of Directors of the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority FINMA has appointed Stefan Walter as the authority’s new CEO.
Swiss FINMA publishes guidance on staking services
The Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) today published guidance on staking services.
Swiss FINMA issues 950 licences to portfolio managers and trustees
As at 30 June 2023, the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority FINMA has granted 950 licences to portfolio managers and trustees.
FINMA says higher “too big to fail” capital requirements to apply to UBS
The higher “too big to fail” capital requirements due to the progressive component will fully apply to UBS after an appropriate transitional period.
Swiss FINMA concludes proceedings against crypto platform Dohrnii Foundation
FINMA has concluded enforcement proceedings opened in May 2022 against the Dohrnii Foundation and its founder and former managing director.
Swiss regulator publishes annual assessment of systemically important institutions for 2022
The Resolution report does not take account of subsequent events, in particular the merger of UBS and Credit Suisse.
FINMA provides info about write-down of Credit Suisse AT1 capital instruments
The Swiss FINMA explains the basis for the complete write-down of the nominal value of AT1 capital instruments issued by Credit Suisse.
SNB, FINMA claim no direct contagion risk for Swiss institutions because of US bank turmoil
The SNB and FINMA are pointing out that there are no indications of a direct risk of contagion for Swiss institutions.
