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Introduction Of A New Swiss Transparency Register
Switzerland's new Legal Entities Transparency Act introduces a centralised federal register of beneficial owners, fundamentally changing how Swiss companies must identify, document and report ultimate ownership and control structures. The regime imposes strict reporting deadlines beginning in late 2026, with criminal sanctions for non-compliance reaching up to CHF 500,000 for intentional breaches. Companies must now navigate complex look-through requirements, enhanced documentation obligations, and ongoing
Switzerland Commercial
LL
Loyens & Loeff
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FINMA Veröffentlicht Leitlinien Zu Risiken Bei Der Verwendung Von Produkten In Der Diskretionären Vermögensverwaltung
On 3 June 2026, the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority FINMA published Guidance 03/2026 on risks associated with the use of products in individual portfolio management following an increased number of escalation cases under article 17 of the Financial Institutions Act ("FinIA"; SR 954.1), with 68 cases opened in 2025 (2024: 34; 2023: 9).
Switzerland Commercial
AA
Advestra AG
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New Proposed Swiss Transparency Rules For Proxy Advisors
The Swiss government has opened consultation on draft amendments to the Code of Obligations that would require companies to disclose when they engage proxy advisory firms. This proposed transparency regime addresses conflicts of interest in a market dominated by ISS and Glass Lewis, where proxy advisors influence significant percentages of votes at Swiss annual general meetings while remaining largely unregulated under current Swiss law.
Switzerland Commercial
SW
Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd
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Proposed Amendments To The Swiss Code Of Obligations On Proxy Advisors
The Swiss Federal Council has initiated consultation proceedings on proposed amendments to the Swiss Code of Obligations that would introduce new transparency obligations for boards of directors regarding proxy advisor involvement. These amendments address growing concerns about potential conflicts of interest when proxy advisors simultaneously serve institutional investors while providing voting recommendations on the same companies they advise.
Switzerland Commercial
AA
Advestra AG
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EU’s New Guarantee Notices: What Changes In September 2026 For B2C Sellers
Starting September 2026, EU businesses selling goods to consumers must display two new mandatory notices at point of sale: a standardized legal guarantee notice and the GARAN label for products with extended durability guarantees. The challenge lies not in the content itself, but in implementing these requirements across diverse sales channels, product catalogues, and distribution networks.
Switzerland Consumer
LP
Logan & Partners
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No Transfer Of Corporate Criminal Liability By Merger: Swiss Federal Criminal Court Dismisses Proceedings Against UBS
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Switzerland Criminal
SW
Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd
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