Swiss Bankers Association

FINMA’s regime for small banks: on the right path, but the objective not yet reached

In a press release issued on 13 July 2018, the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) announced the new regulatory regime foreseen for small ...

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Increased transparency for structured products

The Swiss Bankers Association (SBA) has amended its guidelines for informing investors about structured products. These amendments were realised for the first ...

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FINMA Distribution Report 2010: Wide-ranging overview offers a good basis for discussion – Bringing independent asset managers into the supervisory framework is welcome – In some areas the measures proposed under civil law go too far and are based on an undue generalisation about an information gap between banks and their clients. Located in Media / Positions and press releases

More sustainable granting of mortgage loans

The Swiss Bankers Association (SBA) welcomes the FINMA Board of Directors' approval of the revised guidelines governing the examination, valuation and ...

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Authorities and Banking Ombudsman

Authorities and regulators play a key role in the financial centre. This section outlines who takes charge of the various tasks involved.

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"For Fintechs, regulation is a sign of quality"

The digitalisation of the banking business presents new challenges not only for the sector, but also for regulators. Rupert Schaefer, Member of the Executive ...

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Statement from the SBA regarding “Digital Onboarding” Located in Media / Positions and press releases

SBA statement concerning the FINMA Position Paper on "Regulation of the production and distribution of financial products" Located in Media / Positions and press releases

Position of the SBA on the FINMA report concerning dealing with assets of "politically exposed persons" (PEPs) Located in Media / Positions and press releases

SBA position on appointment of Prof. Anne Héritier Lachat as Chair of FINMA Located in Media / Positions and press releases

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