AMLO-FINMA

Die neue Fintech Bewilligung – Fortschritte fördern

Innovationen im Finanzbereich sollen nicht mehr durch Gesetze behindert werden. Ein erster Schritt dazu wurde Mitte Juni 2018 durch die Schaffung einer neuen Bewilligungskategorie getan – die Fintech-Bewilligung – und mit den entsprechenden Anpassungen in der Geldwäschereiverordnung-FINMA am 10. Dezember 2018 ergänzt.

Money laundering: high risk countries also in Europe

The Financial Action Task Force is constantly updating its country risk assessment. Whilst the list of high-risk jurisdictions include the usual suspects, there is surprisingly one European country on the list, making this is another challenge to be tackled by financial intermediaries.

The new AMLO-FINMA – the relevant changes

The new Anti-Money Laundering Ordinance-FINMA will enter into force on 1 January 2020. Affected institutions should deal with the increased requirements at an early stage and not underestimate the effort required for the implementation of individual, tightened obligations.

CDB 20: Stricter professional standards in the fight against money laundering

Stricter self-regulation is an important building block in the fight against money laundering and terrorist financing. What are the implications of the revised due diligence standards for financial intermediaries?