FINMA

What is FINMA?

FINMA (Eidgenössische Finanzmarktaufsicht in German or Autorité fédérale de surveillance des marchés financiers in French) is the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority

Key Functions:

• Regulation of banks, insurance companies, and securities dealers
• Protection of creditors, investors, and policyholders
• Ensuring the proper functioning of financial markets

Regulatory Areas:

• Banking supervision
• Insurance supervision
• Securities and markets supervision
• Anti-money laundering measures

Importance for Businesses: 

Companies in the financial sector must comply with FINMA regulations and obtain necessary licenses for operation in Switzerland.​