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FINMA Revokes Licence Of Merchant Bank For AML And Sanctions Compliance Failures

The Swiss financial services regulator has put out a press release announcing its decision, taken several weeks ago, to revoke the licence of MBaer Merchant Bank AG for AML and sanctions compliance failings.

Switzerland International

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Duane Morris LLP

Global Chaos And Global Trade – The New World Disorder And The Ensuing Economic Carnage

Well, here we are once again, with the U.S. shaking global trade up via the now recalled tariffs that were to be used as pressure on EU countries until Greenland was handed over.

Worldwide International

GGI Global Alliance

Switzerland Aligns With EU For Protection Against Sanctions-related Investor State Dispute Settlement Proceedings

Switzerland has aligned its sanctions framework with the EU's 18th sanctions package, introducing new restrictions on investor state dispute settlement (ISDS) claims.

Switzerland International

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Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd

Swiss Sanctions Against Russia – Further Alignment With The EU – Implementation Of The 18th Sanctions Package

In a continued effort to align with European Union ("EU") sanctions, on 29 October 2025, the Swiss Federal Council implemented further measures transposing the core elements of the European Union's 18th sanctions package adopted on 18 July 2025.

Switzerland International

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Lenz & Staehelin

Lukoil Arbitration Cases

Switzerland Litigation

Aceris Law

Investigation Into Alleged Spyware Exports

Switzerland International

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Duane Morris LLP

Raids On Gold Trading Company Re Russian Sanctions Breaches

Switzerland International

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Duane Morris LLP

13 Administrative Penalties For Sanctions Offences (March 2024 To July 2025)

Switzerland International

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Duane Morris LLP

OFAC Sanctions Enforcement Against Interactive Brokers: Important Compliance Lessons (Also) For Swiss Financial Institutions

Switzerland International

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Lenz & Staehelin

Switzerland Aligns With The European Union's 16th Sanctions Package: Implications And Action Points For Companies

European Union International

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Pestalozzi Attorneys at Law

Swiss Sanctions Against Russia – Further Alignment With The EU – Implementation Of The 16th Sanctions Package

Switzerland International

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Lenz & Staehelin

The Swiss Response To Art. 248 Of Russia's Arbitrazh Procedural Code

Switzerland International

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Vischer AG

Attorney General's Office Provides Details On Two Ongoing Criminal Sanctions Cases

Switzerland International

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Duane Morris LLP

Swiss Sanctions Against Russia – Further Alignment With The EU 15th Sanctions Package

Switzerland Finance

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Lenz & Staehelin

Switzerland: A Banking & Finance Overview - Current Status And Outlook For 2026

Switzerland Finance

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Bär & Karrer

The Swiss Debt Enforcement Register: What It Says – And What It Doesn't Say

Switzerland Finance

GGI Global Alliance

Swiss Voters Approve Federal Act Introducing Individual Taxation: What Does This Mean In Practice?

Switzerland Tax

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Pestalozzi Attorneys at Law

The Swiss Federal Supreme Court Rules On The Duty To Hand Over Retrocessions And Distribution Fees To Clients In Execution-Only Relationships

Switzerland Finance

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Advestra AG

What Options Remain For Investor-State Arbitration Under The ECT?

Switzerland Litigation

Aceris Law

U.S. Primary And Secondary Sanctions: Ramifications For Europe & Switzerland?

As international business operations become more complex, European and Swiss companies are increasingly affected by global regulatory measures...

Worldwide International

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LINDEMANNLAW

No Extraterritorial Extension Of Swiss Sanctions

Following a detailed review, the Swiss Federal Council decided on 16 October 2024 to adopt the sectoral measures of the 14th package of sanctions against Russia...

Worldwide International

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MME

Bank Guarantee: Pay First, Then Litigate – Except For Russian Connections

Bank guarantees are a very commonly used security instrument, especially in international business transactions. They are irrevocable commitments by a bank to pay...

Switzerland International

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MME

Swiss Sanctions Against Russia – Partial Implementation Of The EU 14th Sanctions Package

On 21 August 2024, the Swiss Federal Council adopted a new set of sanctions against Russia, further aligning the Swiss sanctions with the European Union's 14th sanctions package.

European Union International

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Lenz & Staehelin

Switzerland Decides On Further Measures On The EU's 14th Sanctions Package

Switzerland International

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Gherson

Updated Swiss FAQs On The Ukraine Sanctions

Switzerland International

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MME

Managing Sanctions In International Arbitration

Worldwide Litigation

Aceris Law

EU Sanctions : Criminal Penalties For Violation And Circumvention

European Union International

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LINDEMANNLAW

Context In Treaty Interpretation

Switzerland International

Aceris Law

Switzerland Has Adopted The European Union's 13th Sanctions Package – Implications And Action Points For Companies

European Union International

PL

Pestalozzi Attorneys at Law

Swiss Sanctions Against Russia – Implementation Of The EU 13th Sanctions Package

Switzerland International

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Lenz & Staehelin

Legal Compass: International Sanctions

Switzerland International

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Eversheds Sutherland

Swiss Sanctions Against Russia – Implementation Of The EU 12th Sanctions Package

Switzerland International

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Lenz & Staehelin

Russian Sanctions Compliance: Lessons Learned On EU And Swiss Regulations

Switzerland International

LL

LINDEMANNLAW

Swiss Sanctions Against Russia – Implementation Of The EU 13th Sanctions Package

Switzerland continues aligning its sanctions regime to the European Union sanctions against Russia.

Switzerland International

LS

Lenz & Staehelin

Legal Compass: International Sanctions

The Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs ("SECO") updated its "Frequently Asked Questions" ("FAQs") on 21 December 2023.

Switzerland International

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Eversheds Sutherland

Swiss Sanctions Against Russia – Implementation Of The EU 12th Sanctions Package

The Swiss Federal Council continues aligning the Swiss sanctions regime to the EU sanctions against Russia. On 31 January 2024...

Switzerland International

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Lenz & Staehelin

Russian Sanctions Compliance: Lessons Learned On EU And Swiss Regulations

Switzerland has frozen a staggering CHF 7.4 billion in assets belonging to Russian individuals. Furthermore, both EU and Swiss banks have effectively blocked billions of assets of Russian passport holders...

Switzerland International

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LINDEMANNLAW

360° International Sanctions Compliance – The Best Practice | Plenary Session At Caspian Week Forum

Switzerland International

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LINDEMANNLAW

Swiss Sanctions Against Russia – SECO Updates Its "Frequently Asked Questions" (FAQ) Document

The SECO has updated its "frequently asked questions" document, providing, in particular, enhanced clarity on specific aspects of Articles 16 and 20 of the Ordinance on measures in connection with the situation in Ukraine.

Switzerland International

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Lenz & Staehelin

Swiss Sanctions Against Russia – Implementation Of The EU 11th Sanctions Package

The Swiss Federal Council continues aligning the Swiss sanctions regime to the European Union (EU) sanctions against Russia.

Switzerland International

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Lenz & Staehelin

Swiss Sanctions Against Russia – Adoption Of Further Measures - Newsflash March 2023

The Swiss Federal Council continues aligning the Swiss sanctions regime to the EU sanctions against Russia

Switzerland International

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Lenz & Staehelin

Swiss Sanctions Against Russia – Adoption Of Further Measures

The Swiss Federal Council continues aligning the Swiss sanctions regime to the EU sanctions against Russia.

Switzerland International

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Lenz & Staehelin

Swiss Sanctions Against Russia – Adoption Of New Measures (8th Package)

Switzerland International

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Lenz & Staehelin

Swiss Sanctions Against Russia – Further Maintenance And Alignment Measures

European Union International

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Lenz & Staehelin

Swiss Sanctions Against Russia – Adoption Of New Measures (7th Package)

Switzerland International

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Lenz & Staehelin

Swiss Sanctions Against Russia – Adoption Of New Measures (6th Package)

European Union International

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Lenz & Staehelin

Swiss Sanctions Against Russia – Current Overview And Useful Links

Worldwide International

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Lenz & Staehelin

Switzerland Imposes Further Sanctions Against Russia

Switzerland International

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Lenz & Staehelin

CONVINUS Global Mobility Alert Week 9.2022

Worldwide Immigration

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CONVINUS

Switzerland Adopts EU Sanctions Against Russia

Switzerland International

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Lenz & Staehelin

CAS Award Confirmed Despite Allegations Of A Violation Of Substantive Public Policy

Switzerland Litigation

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Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd

AEO – Authorised Economic Operator

Switzerland International

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PrimeTax AG

Major Re-Interpretation Of Swiss Competition Law: Price-Fixing, Quantity-Limiting And Market-Allocating Agreements Are Per Se Illegal Regardless Of Effect And May Lead To Direct Sanctions

European Union International

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Niederer Kraft Frey AG

Swiss Competition Commission Updates Notice On Vertical Restraints And Releases Explanatory Guidelines

Switzerland Anti-trust

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Bär & Karrer

Prohibitions Of Parallel Imports Into Switzerland Generally Unlawful – No Need To Show Actual Effects

Switzerland Anti-trust

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Bär & Karrer

SECO Denies Export Of Surveillance Technology To Turkey

Switzerland International

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MME

Lifting Of Sanctions Against Liberia

Worldwide International

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MME

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