Swiss stablecoin: Switzerland is playing its trump card in the race for regulation
Switzerland faces a dual challenge: maintaining its competitiveness and appeal whilst ensuring investor protection and the stability of the financial system.
Financial intermediaries: the chain of criminal liability
A five-part series: from individual errors to organisational failings, how criminal risk materialises and what recent case law tells us.
FBT Avocats SA is pleased to announce its recognition as a Leading Firm in the 2026 edition of Chambers and Partners Europe Guide
We are honoured to have been ranked in the ‘Banking & Finance’ and ‘Investment Funds’ categories.
40%: the tax threshold that redefines French-Swiss teleworking!
The new French-Swiss tax agreement, which came into force in 2026, provides a long-term framework for cross-border teleworking, but imposes heavy constraints.
FBT Avocats SA is delighted to announce its recognition as a Leading Firm in the Legal 500 EMEA 2026 guide
FBT Avocats SA is delighted to announce its recognition as a Leading Firm in the Banking and Finance, Private Client, and Tax categories in the Legal 500 EMEA 2026 guide.
Gathering evidence in the workplace: a frequently overlooked criminal risk
Swiss companies are regularly confronted with foreign requests for evidence without always understanding the potential criminal consequences.
France: what will taxation look like in 2026?
With no compromise reached within the allotted time frame, budget discussions will resume in January, bringing with them a host of uncertainties.
Use of frozen Russian assets: what will Europe decide?
The issue of Russian assets was discussed again on Thursday 18 December at a European summit in Brussels. Leaders finally decided overnight not to use frozen Russian assets, as they were unable to reach agreement on this unprecedented solution.
Company director and contract with oneself: Yes, but…
Case law has ultimately identified a number of important principles. A recent decision of the Federal Supreme Court helps illustrate the issues and shed light on the solutions adopted.
Inheritance and banking information: what access do heirs have?
The protection of banking information does not end with the account holder: Heirs must be patient and prove their entitlement to access It.
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