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Swiss FINMA Taps Stefan Walter, Ex-ECB Chief, as New CEO
Stefan Walter will assume office on April 1, 2024.
Last year, FINMA's CEO, Urban Angehrn, resigned from his position, citing health reasons.
Wednesday, 24/01/2024 | 12:20 GMT
by
Jared Kirui
Institutional FX
FINMA Aligns Derivatives Rules with EU, UK: Extends Transitional Period for Equity Options
This extension for equity options lasts until January 2026.
It aims to prevent Swiss derivatives traders from facing disadvantages.
Wednesday, 20/12/2023 | 15:33 GMT
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Jared Kirui
Institutional FX
Credit Suisse Under Scrutiny: FINMA Report Exposes Regulatory Gaps
The authority conducted 43 investigations, issuing nine reprimands and filing 16 criminal charges.
Credit Suisse was rescued by UBS under authorities' deal amid risk management failures.
Tuesday, 19/12/2023 | 13:39 GMT
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Tareq Sikder
CryptoCurrency
Kraken Dives into Traditional Markets: Targets US Stocks and ETFs
The move comes as crypto firms aim to diversify services after a challenging year.
Kraken holds a regulatory license in the UK and has applied for a broker-dealer license in the US.
Wednesday, 27/09/2023 | 20:50 GMT
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Jared Kirui
FinTech
30 Swiss Banks Flunk FINMA's Money Laundering Risk Analysis Review
The Swiss financial watchdog found "a lack of various structural elements."
On Thursday, the supervisory authority published guidance on the topic.
Thursday, 24/08/2023 | 22:17 GMT
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Solomon Oladipupo
Institutional FX
Swiss FINMA Licensing Surge: 950 Portfolio Managers and Trustees Get the Green Light
The regulator received 1,749 license applications as of June 30.
The licensing process involves registration, application preparation, and supervision confirmation.
Friday, 18/08/2023 | 15:53 GMT
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Jared Kirui
Retail FX
News Nuggets | 5 April: BUS Offers Interest; FINRA Warns against Phishing
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Wednesday, 05/04/2023 | 09:10 GMT
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The Fall of Credit Suisse Gives Wings to PSD2
The directive that regulates the field of electronic money institutions is the cornerstone of open banking licensing.
The collapse of Credit Suisse has similar indicators in the US to Silvergate and Silicon Valley Bank.
Tuesday, 04/04/2023 | 08:26 GMT
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Ella Rosenberg
Institutional FX
Swiss Crisis: Credit Suisse Borrows CHF 50B to Escape Liquidity Troubles
The bank's shares dipped around 30 percent on Wednesday.
Swiss authorities offered the emergency liquidity lifeline to avoid any bank crisis.
Thursday, 16/03/2023 | 06:37 GMT
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Arnab Shome
Institutional FX
FINMA Concludes Proceedings in $10b 'Greensill' Case against Credit Suisse
The Swiss regulator investigated the lender's relationship with Lex Greensill and his funds.
The funds were launched in 2017 and closed four years later.
Tuesday, 28/02/2023 | 11:26 GMT
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Damian Chmiel
FinTech
Swiss Fintech Klarpay Ends 2023 with "Substanial Annual Profit"
The company did not provide exact financial figures.
However, it reports profitability has been achieved after just 6 months since the start.
Tuesday, 14/02/2023 | 10:06 GMT
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Damian Chmiel
FinTech
Over 1,000 Institutions Shun Swiss Regulator's License Application
The Swiss regulator received 1,699 FinIA license applications in 2022 and granted 670.
FINMA says unlicensed portfolio managers and trustees may be fined as high as CHF 250K.
Monday, 30/01/2023 | 19:29 GMT
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Solomon Oladipupo
CryptoCurrency
Swiss Regulator Rejected FTX Europe's Trading License Application
FTX did not reveal anything officially due to the conditions of the application.
The Cypriot regulator suspended FTX's license earlier this month.
Monday, 21/11/2022 | 08:02 GMT
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Arnab Shome
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Regulator Advises Being More Proactive in Protecting Crypto Investors
The CEO of the Swiss FINMA asked regulators to protect investors from abusive practices.
The UK's FCA recently issued an advisory note about the risks of investing in cryptos.
Wednesday, 22/06/2022 | 21:19 GMT
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FINMA Executive Board Welcomes Marianne Bourgoz Gorgé and Alain Girard
Both executives will take up their respective roles on August 1 and September 1, 2022.
Jan Blöchliger and Rupert Schaefer will leave FINMA.
Wednesday, 15/06/2022 | 15:26 GMT
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Felipe Erazo
Executive Moves
Urban Angehrn Becomes New CEO of FINMA
Angehrn takes the new role from Jan Blöchliger.
Monday, 01/11/2021 | 09:32 GMT
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Bilal Jafar
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Dr Alberto Franceschetti and Marzio Hug Join FINMA’s Board of Directors
The financial industry veterans will replace Franz Wipfli and Bernard Keller on the Board.
Wednesday, 20/10/2021 | 21:53 GMT
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Felipe Erazo
Institutional FX
Credit Suisse Spied on 7 Executives: FINMA
The bank earlier admitted surveillance on two former executives.
Wednesday, 20/10/2021 | 08:45 GMT
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Arnab Shome
Regulation
Regulators Take Actions against Credit Suisse on Mozambique Loan Case
The UK FCA imposed a $200 millionaire fine as a result of the findings.
Tuesday, 19/10/2021 | 21:51 GMT
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FINMA Approves First Swiss Cryptocurrency Fund
The authority announced the approval of the ‘Crypto Market Index Fund’.
Wednesday, 29/09/2021 | 10:21 GMT
by
Bilal Jafar
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SEBA Bank Gains Custodian License from FINMA
It has become the first Swiss custodian bank focused on digital assets.
Wednesday, 29/09/2021 | 04:00 GMT
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Arnab Shome
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FINMA Opens Enforcement Case Against Credit Suisse for Spying
The allegations toppled the top leadership of the bank earlier this year.
Wednesday, 02/09/2020 | 09:58 GMT
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Arnab Shome
Executive Moves
FINMA Announces Executive Board Reshuffle, David Wyss to Leave
Johanna Preisig has been appointed as the Head of the Strategic Services division.
Wednesday, 11/03/2020 | 11:48 GMT
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Celeste Skinner
Regulation
FINMA Credit Suisse Investigation Could See Executive Overhaul
The bank is being investigated for spying on its own personnel.
Monday, 27/01/2020 | 08:13 GMT
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Celeste Skinner
Regulation
Spy game? Credit Suisse Draws Questioning Over Handling of Oversight
Credit Suisse is under fire for its alleged role in spying on its own executives.
Thursday, 16/01/2020 | 09:02 GMT
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