Tag: FINMA
DACH banks must rethink platforms as AI and rules collide
Banks across Germany, Austria and Switzerland that are replacing their wealth management platforms face a difficult balancing act. According to fincite, the DACH region...
Revolut targets Swiss banking licence with CHF150m investment
Revolut, the global financial services company serving more than 80 million customers, has applied for a banking licence from Switzerland's Financial Market Supervisory Authority...
AMINA becomes first regulated bank to integrate Mesh
AMINA Bank AG, a Swiss crypto bank regulated by the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA), has become the first regulated bank to integrate...
Europe and UAE tighten cross-border fund rules
Regulators across Europe, the United Kingdom, Switzerland and the United Arab Emirates have introduced a series of updates that collectively reshape the cross-border fund...
Zeidler widens MMR-Tool to include Swiss schemes
Zeidler Group, a leading technology-driven law firm and regulatory compliance provider for the investment funds sector, has expanded its Marketing Material Review Tool (MMR-Tool) to include Swiss domestic collective investment schemes.
Why adverse media screening is vital for AML compliance
Financial criminals are often flagged in the news long before they appear on sanctions or politically exposed persons (PEP) lists. Regulators worldwide—including FATF, FinCEN,...
FCA enforcement shows AML gaps cost firms millions
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has put anti-money laundering (AML) failures firmly in its sights as part of its five-year strategy plan for 2025–2030....
Switzerland’s AML reform drives compliance overhaul
Switzerland’s financial sector is undergoing a sweeping transformation in its fight against financial crime, prompted by new regulations set to take effect in 2025....
How digital innovation and sustainability are shaping wealth management
During the third quarter of 2024, the wealth management sector witnessed shifts, heavily influenced by sustainability, digital innovation, and regulatory adjustments.
Navigating the EU AI Act: A strategic guide for AML and...
The upcoming Artificial Intelligence (AI) legislation, notably the European Parliament's Artificial Intelligence Act, is poised to redefine the regulatory landscape for financial institutions. Touted...










