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FINMA finds deficiencies in anti-money laundering processes at Credit Suisse
September 19th, 2018
The Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority FINMA has concluded two enforcement procedures against Credit Suisse AG. In the first procedure, FINMA identified deficiencies in the bank’s adherence to anti-money laundering due diligence obligations in relation to suspected corruption involving ...
FINMA informs on reporting requirements and trade repositories
April 6th, 2017
The Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority FINMA has issued a press release to inform in relation to trade repositories. FINMA Guidance 02/2017 “Financial Market Infrastructures Act: reporting requirements / trade repositories” of 3 April 2017 provides information about the ...
FINMA added a Binary Options provider in its Warning List
October 27th, 2016
FINMA, the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority, has updated its Warning List adding a Binary Options Provider suspected of conducting unauthorised activities in the financial market. FINMA added on October 25 the below company in its Warning list: Swiss ...
FINMA reduces obstacles to FinTech
March 18th, 2016
The Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority FINMA has published a new circular facilitating video and online client identification. In addition to removing a number of unnecessary obstacles from its regulations, FINMA also supports the introduction of a new licensing ...
FINMA condenses and modernises corporate governance requirements for banks
March 2nd, 2016
The Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority FINMA is consolidating its corporate governance, internal control system and risk management supervisory requirements for the banking sector. This consolidation will take the form of a single circular incorporating findings from the financial ...
FINMA Switzerland warns for unauthorised financial services Firm
February 16th, 2016
FINMA, the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority, has issued a warning to inform investors for a company suspected of conducting unauthorised activities in the financial market. FINMA added on February 15 the below company in its Warning list: Lion ...
Cross-border business with US clients: FINMA announces conclusion of proceedings against Bank Julius Baer
February 10th, 2016
Cross-border business with US clients: FINMA announces conclusion of proceedings against Bank Julius Baer Between 2010 and 2011, the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority FINMA conducted enforcement proceedings against Bank Julius Baer & Co. Ltd. in relation to the ...
Foreign exchange manipulation: FINMA issues six industry bans
December 17th, 2015
The Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority FINMA has issued industry bans of between one and five years against six managers and traders formally employed in the UBS foreign exchange and precious metals business. FINMA concluded that the individuals in ...
FINMA Switzerland warns for unauthorised Forex Broker
December 16th, 2015
FINMA, the Swiss Supervisory authority, has issued a warning to inform investors for companies suspected of conducting unauthorised activities in the financial market. FINMA added on December 15 the below company in its Negative list: 1) Unit FX Address: Route de Pré-Bois 29 ...
FINMA Switzerland warns for unauthorised Binary Options Firm
September 24th, 2015
FINMA, the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority, has issued a warning to inform investors for a company suspected of conducting unauthorised activities in the financial market. FINMA added on September 24 the below company in its Warning list: 1) ...
