Switzerland: Fin Tech

As lawmakers, regulatory bodies and monetary institutions increasingly weigh in on the rise of stablecoins, their approaches differ across jurisdictions.

Switzerland offers a friendly environment for companies in the fintech sector. According to a market study, a total of 483 fintech companies were active in Switzerland by the end of 2023 in comparison to 437 by the end of 2022 (an increase of...

Implementation of the OECD's Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF) in Switzerland...

The shift to digital is set to give insurance services a significant boost, providing customers with more personalised insurance choices and lowering the risk of fraud in the process.

American Bar Association 2024 Criminal Justice Section, 11th Annual London White Collar Crime Institute

Please view this webinar from LINDEMANNLAW where they will provide a comprehensive overview of escrow services and highlighting their importance in safeguarding various types of transactions.

On 1 December 2021, the state bank of the Swiss Canton of Berne (Kantonalbank) opened a digital market place for tokenized assets.

On February 15, 2024, the Regulatory Board of the SIX Swiss Exchange (the "SIX") announced that it was updating the regulatory framework for crypto-assets as underling instruments for derivatives and exchange-traded products.

The allocation of tokens to founders, employees and contractors of crypto projects often lead to several tax-related issues.