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Switzerland's Federal Council proposes a stricter Lex Koller that would subject listed real estate funds, SICAVs, and real estate companies to authorization requirements for the first time. The reform aims to address housing shortage concerns but faces criticism for treating capital market investments like direct land ownership, raising questions about enforceability, proportionality, and unintended consequences for the financial center.

Advestra's legal team, including Dr. Roger Bischof, Prof. Dr. Rashid Bahar, Andreas Hinsen, and Dr. Thomas U. Reutter, provides insights on recent Swiss regulatory developments. The firm covers topics ranging from investment screening ordinances to FINMA guidance on discretionary asset management risks.

EU Fund Managers seeking to tap into Switzerland's attractive investor market must navigate a complex regulatory landscape that varies significantly based on investor sophistication.

Le Tribunal fédéral n'a pas suivi ce raisonnement.

Qualité pour recourir refusée au père du fœtus dont la grossesse de la mère a été interrompue...

La présente Newsletter de Monfrini Bitton Klein vise à offrir, de manière hebdomadaire, un tour d'horizon de la jurisprudence rendue par le Tribunal fédéral dans les principaux domaines d'activité de l'Etude...

The securitization market in Switzerland is currently characterized by a stable yet cautious environment, driven by both domestic and global economic and political factors.

Despite the challenging macro-environment marked by global conflicts and China's economic slowdown, Switzerland remains a desirable lending market due to its economic and political stability.

Despite the economic shock of the COVID-19 pandemic, the recovery of the Swiss economy has been quite swift with GDP growth in the low to mid-single digits for 2021, which is expected to continue in 2022.

Infrastructure projects in the areas of leisure and property, transport, energy and the water sector continue to be significant.

Infrastructure projects in the areas of leisure and property, transport, energy and the water sector continue to be significant.

Insurance products of the Swiss Export Risk Insurance SERV («SERV»), the Export Credit Agency («ECA») of Switzerland, have become increasingly popular as a component of large project finance