AMLA and criminal liability of companies in cases of money laundering

Since its introduction into Swiss law on 1 October 2003, corporate criminal liability has given rise to little published case law, making its application uncertain.

Churning objectivity: some useful parameters

In private law, churning is not a defined term, and the question of when an asset manager engages in behaviour that constitutes churning depends on several factors.

Access to the UK financial market by Swiss service providers under the Berne Financial Services Agreement: what does the future hold?

Managing cross-border risks is a major challenge and a cost for financial service providers; it is also a major concern for FINMA.

Recent developments on retrocessions in the advisory mandate

The Swiss Supreme Court and FINMA have issued new clarifications on retrocessions in advisory mandates and execution-only relationships.

Switzerland and the United Kingdom have signed a mutual recognition agreement

Access to the UK financial market by Swiss providers under the Berne Financial Services Agreement: what does the future hold?

New developments in data protection

Today, data collection is a key development tool for businesses but it is also a source of great concern for individuals.