FINMA, the Swiss financial market supervisory authority, is said to have assigned a flat risk weight of 800% to cryptoassets. According to several news reports this information is included in a letter sent on October 15 to EXPERTsuisse, an association for audit, tax, and fiduciary professionals. The letter states that “FINMA has recently received an […]
Here we see a number of IR Global Members from Switzerland, including Balthasar Wicki (bottom centre) of Wicki Partners AG. This was a great get-together for the Swiss Members. One of the topics they were discussing was the potential idea to bring one of the smaller meetings to a future IR Global event in 2020. […]
The importance of intellectual property (IP) in an M&A deal process can often be underestimated, particularly if it is not seen as central to the transaction process. Regardless of whether […]
Read moreAn examination of most commercial contracts governing international agreements will reveal a clause dealing with alternative dispute resolution, specifically arbitrations. The oft-quoted advantages of arbitration, as opposed to litigation, usually […]
Read moreArtificial intelligence (AI) is entering the everyday lexicon as products as diverse as cars and fridges often now employ some form of AI to support their functions. In fact, there […]
Read moreThe United Kingdom is due to leave the European Union (EU) on March 29th 2019, officially dissolving its membership after 25 years. During that time the EU has expanded considerably […]
Read moreNews about phishing emails and Ponzi schemes in the cryptocurrency space have been popping up everywhere. There are some ways to avoid fraud and run your business safely. Certain warning signals need to be identified. This includes social media fraud, fake websites, unreliable mobile applications and fraudulent emails. Scammers tend to use more or less […]
Thomas Schönenberger of Bratschi AG recently published an article for Lexology Navigator. To read the article in full CLICK HERE
Andria Andreou moved to Cyprus in her early thirties from a career as a City of London commercial litigation lawyer. Having decided to follow a ‘non-contentious’ path, and prior to relocating, she had secured a senior position as a shipping lawyer in the largest law firm in Cyprus, as well as a place of residence […]
Read moreToday, 21.09.2018, the Swiss Bankers Association (“SBA”) confirmed that the SBA welcomes the very sharply increasing number of blockchain companies in Switzerland and takes a positive view of the high market momentum, as it boosts Switzerland’s attractiveness as a financial centre. The SBA further states that Banks see blockchain technology as an opportunity opening up […]
Today, 21.09.2018, the Swiss Bankers Association (“SBA”) confirmed that the SBA welcomes the very sharply increasing number of blockchain companies in Switzerland and takes a positive view of the high market momentum, as it boosts Switzerland’s attractiveness as a financial centre. The SBA further states that Banks see blockchain technology as an opportunity opening up […]
Summary: Swiss inheritance law shall be modified in accordance with the latest social forms of living together. In particular, the Swiss Federal Council proposes to reduce the compulsory parts for descendants so that testators can dispose of their assets more freely. For example, they can better benefit their life partners. Succession planning for family businesses […]
