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Authorizations

Conducting business in the financial sector usually requires a prior authorisation from the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (“FINMA”). Borel & Barbey has strong experience in obtaining such authorisations for clients, whether banks, insurers, securities Firms, collective asset managers, collective investment schemes, wealth managers, or trustees.

We also advise foreign and Swiss service providers, particularly family offices, to determine whether or not the activity they intend to carry out in Switzerland requires prior authorisation.

News Banking & Finance

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