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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
by
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
by
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
by
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
by
Solomon Oladipupo
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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
by
Arnab Shome
News
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
by
Felipe Erazo
Executive Moves
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
by
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
by
Bilal Jafar
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Executive Moves
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
by
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
by
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
by
Felipe Erazo
News
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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News
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
by
Arnab Shome
Institutional FX
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
by
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
by
Celeste Skinner
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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
by
Jeff Patterson
Regulation
Swiss Regulator FINMA Adds HandelFX to Warning List
In the warning, the Swiss regulator provides the company’s name and website address.
Thursday, 14/11/2019 | 08:38 GMT
by
Celeste Skinner
News
FINMA to Strictly Scrutinize Libra for Payment System License
The regulator will focus on anti-money laundering standards of the project.
Thursday, 12/09/2019 | 07:57 GMT
by
Arnab Shome
News
Facebook Seeking FINMA’s Payment System License to Regulate Libra
The Libra Association is already in talks with the Swiss regulator.
Wednesday, 11/09/2019 | 07:32 GMT
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Arnab Shome
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News
Switzerland's First Crypto Bank Sygnum Now Seeks Singapore License
The crypto company is now transitioning to become a full bank in Switzerland.
Wednesday, 28/08/2019 | 12:23 GMT
by
Arnab Shome
News
FINMA Grants License to 2 New Crypto Banks, Brings Strict AML Laws
The AML rules can cripple the crypto industry in the country.
Monday, 26/08/2019 | 09:38 GMT
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Arnab Shome
Regulation
Payment Startup Aximetria Gains Swiss Regulatory Approval
The Swiss-based firm will not be directly supervised by the FINMA, but through a regulatory association called VQF.
Monday, 29/07/2019 | 16:42 GMT
by
Aziz Abdel-Qader
Executive Moves
FINMA Names Thomas Hirschi as Head of Asset Management
Hirschi will commence his new position at the beginning of 2020.
Monday, 08/07/2019 | 14:05 GMT
by
Celeste Skinner
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Analysis
Are Swiss Brokers Benefitting from ESMA’s Measures?
Following ESMA's product measures, retail traders are looking offshore. Is Switzerland benefitting from this migration?
Monday, 08/07/2019 | 12:26 GMT
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Celeste Skinner
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