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Borel & Barbey advises financial institutions of all sizes on developing their business activities and navigating interactions with regulatory authorities. Our team takes pride in fostering the success of financial institutions through innovative solutions and robust defence of their interests, particularly during enforcement proceedings. We are the trusted advisors for numerous financial institutions striving to comply with increasingly complex financial regulations at all times.

We aim to provide prompt, pragmatic, and effective responses to any challenges our clients may face. Our longstanding experience has allowed us to cultivate constructive relationships with supervisory authorities.

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Private Debt in Switzerland – Practitioners’ Perspective | Key Considerations and Practical Solutions

What are the key legal and practical pitfalls of private debt in Switzerland? In their latest publication, Clément Bouvier and Luca Bozzo provide a practical overview of the key legal...
11 November 2025

Regulatory Update: New Interest Rate Caps for Consumer Credit Announced

Statutory Maximum Interest Rate for Consumer Credit to Decrease as of 1 January 2026 On 31 October 2025, the Federal Department of Justice and Police (DFJP) has announced a reduction...
3 November 2025

The Swiss Federal Council launches a consultation aiming at advancing Swiss crypto and stablecoin regulation

On 22 October 2025, the Swiss Federal Council (the “Federal Council”) launched a consultation on proposed amendments to the Financial Institutions Act (“FinIA”), targeting the regulation of stablecoins and crypto-asset...
27 October 2025