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Andrea Ziswiler and Rocco Rigozzi provide an insightful overview of the upcoming amendments to the Swiss Anti-Money Laundering Act (AMLA) which will take effect later this year. The changes will bring lawyers and notaries under the scope of the Anti-Money Laundering Act for certain advisory activities. Discover the key compliance obligations and the exceptions that may apply, and its impact on the legal profession.
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Ticino Management, September 2026 Journal
Andrea Ziswiler and Rocco Rigozzi provide an insightful overview of the upcoming amendments to the Swiss Anti-Money Laundering Act (AMLA) which will take effect later this year. The changes will bring lawyers and notaries under the scope of the Anti-Money Laundering Act for certain advisory activities. Discover the key compliance obligations and the exceptions that may apply, and its impact on the legal profession.
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