Urban Angehrn takes up role as new FINMA CEO
Urban Angehrn takes up his new post as CEO of the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority FINMA today.
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FINMA approves first Swiss crypto fund
The Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) has approved the first crypto fund according to Swiss law.
Swiss FINMA considers banks to be on track with LIBOR transition roadmap
Swiss banks have reduced by 90% the number of contracts without robust fallback clauses for the post-LIBOR period, FINMA says.
SIX Digital Exchange secures FINMA approval
SIX Digital Exchange (SDX) formally received the FINMA go-ahead to operate an exchange for digital assets in Switzerland.
Swiss financial regulator allows chip scanning in online identification process
Swiss FINMA will permit to scan chips embedded in biometric identity documents for identifying persons online.
Diem withdraws payment system licence application in Switzerland
The application of Diem Networks, formerly known as Libra Association, was originally based on a stablecoin linked to a basket of currencies.
FINMA launches proceedings against Credit Suisse in connection with Archegos
Swiss FINMA launches enforcement proceedings against Credit Suisse after the bank suffered significant losses in connection with Archegos.
Mark Branson to step down as CEO of Swiss FINMA
Mark Branson, who steps down as CEO of the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority, will head BaFin in Germany.
FINMA dashes Bitcoin Suisse licensing attempt
FINMA has informed Bitcoin Suisse AG that it considers its application for a banking licence to be ineligible for approval.
Swiss watchdog investigates Julius Baer managers for violations of AML regulations
FINMA has investigated Julius Baer managers for breaches of anti-money laundering regulations.
