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Swiss Watchdog Reports Progress on Insurance Supervision Act
FINMA notes improvements in client protection under revised rules, though unauthorized intermediaries remain a concern.
FINMA Outlines Risk-Based and Proportional Insurance Supervision
Swiss financial market supervisory authority FINMA emphasizes a risk-based, proportional, and sector-specific approach to insurance oversight.
FINMA Backs New Swiss Working Group on Financial Regulation
The Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority has announced its support for a newly formed federal working group aimed at optimizing financial regulation.
FINMA Publishes Quantum Computing Guidance for Financial Institutions
The Swiss financial watchdog released guidance addressing cybersecurity risks and opportunities linked to quantum computing.
FinCEN Targets MBaer Merchant Bank AG Over Money Laundering Concerns
US FinCEN designates MBaer Merchant Bank AG as a primary money laundering concern, prompting regulatory oversight from FINMA.
Swiss Regulator FINMA Places MBaer Merchant Bank Into Liquidation
MBaer Merchant Bank enters liquidation after withdrawing its appeal against FINMA's license revocation over anti-money laundering failures.
FINMA stresses prevention and technology as pillars for future financial supervision
In a recent address, FINMA highlighted the importance of proactive risk prevention and digital technology in shaping the regulator’s future role.
FINMA outlines 2025 supervisory priorities: resilience, client protection, integrity
Swiss regulator FINMA published its 2025 supervisory agenda, stressing financial resilience, stronger client protection and higher standards of business integrity.
FINMA opens consultation on partial revision of AML ordinance
Swiss regulator FINMA launched a public consultation on a partially revised anti‑money‑laundering ordinance, with comments accepted until 9 June 2026.
FINMA welcomes Swiss Federal Council's banking act revision dispatch
Switzerland's financial regulator praised the Federal Council's adoption of a dispatch to revise the Banking Act, urging full implementation of the proposed stability measures.
FINMA issues guidance on risks in individual portfolio management
The Swiss regulator outlines emerging risk patterns and reiterates compliance rules for institutions using products in individual portfolio management.
FINMA issues new ordinance on risk diversification for banks and securities firms
Switzerland's financial regulator FINMA consolidates two circulars into a single ordinance to meet format compliance under the Financial Market Supervision Act.
FINMA Director Walter outlines regulatory focus at Swiss Small Insurers Symposium
FINMA chief Stefan Walter addressed the 2026 Kleinversicherersymposium, emphasizing supervision priorities for Switzerland's small insurers and consumer protection.
Simon Brönnimann appointed permanent head of FINMA's Recovery and Resolution division
FINMA's Board of Directors confirmed Simon Brönnimann as head of its Recovery and Resolution division and added him to the Executive Board, effective 1 June 2026.
US stocks hit fresh records as AI earnings rise and oil prices fall
The S&P 500 rose 1.8% to a new high, the Dow added 907 points and the Nasdaq jumped 2.6% amid strong corporate profits and easing oil prices.
Trump administration grants tariff exemptions for diamonds, oil and gas, copper and other items
The White House announced a new set of tariff carve-outs covering diamonds, oil and gas, copper and additional products, prompting renewed debate over the criteria for such exemptions.
Colombia's new president vows tough crime crackdown and fiscal austerity in inaugural speech
In his first address, Colombia's newly inaugurated president pledged a robust fight against crime and a disciplined fiscal stance, signalling tighter security measures and spending cuts.
Treasuries edge higher as traders assess energy risks and split Fed hike outlook
U.S. Treasury prices rose modestly, reflecting concerns over energy market volatility and divergent views on the Federal Reserve's next rate increase.
