Swiss FINMA Opens Consultation on Risk Diversification and Liquidity Ordinances for Banks and Securities Firms

by Theresa Joy Lacatan | Jul 3, 2025 | Blog News, Crypto News

On 3 July 2025, the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) launched consultations on two new ordinances, the Ordinance on the Risk Diversification of Banks and Securities Firms (RDO-FINMA) and the Ordinance on the Liquidity of Banks and Securities Firms...

Swiss FINMA Published Guidance on Reporting for Collective Investment Schemes

by Theresa Joy Lacatan | Jan 17, 2025 | Blog News, Crypto News

On 13 January 2025, the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) released updated guidance on reporting requirements for collective investment schemes (CIS). This guidance note by FINMA’s Asset Management division, provides detailed instructions for...

Swiss FINMA Introduces Circular on Nature-Related Financial Risks for Banks and Insurers

by Theresa Joy Lacatan | Dec 31, 2024 | Blog News, Crypto News

On 17 December 2024, the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) issued its groundbreaking circular titled “Nature-related Financial Risks”. This directive establishes comprehensive guidelines for banks and insurers to identify, manage, and mitigate...

Swiss FINMA Issues Guidance on Governance and Risk Management in Artificial Intelligence Applications

by Theresa Joy Lacatan | Dec 30, 2024 | AI News, Blog News

On 18 December 2024, the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) issued FINMA Guidance 08/2024 ‘Governance and risk management when using artificial intelligence’ for supervised financial institutions using artificial intelligence (AI). This move...

Swiss Federal Council Appoints Aline Darbellay to FINMA’s Board of Directors

by Theresa Joy Lacatan | Dec 30, 2024 | Blog News, Crypto News

On 20 December 2024, the Swiss Federal Council announced the appointment of Aline Darbellay as a member of the Board of Directors of the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA). Aline Darbellay is an expert in financial market law and will succeed Susan...