18 juin 2018 | Publication
Prudent legislating, Swiss-style
18 juin 2018 | Publication
Prudent legislating, Swiss-style
IFLR Magazine June 2018 (Supplement Fintech Special Focus 2018)
The article examines how Switzerland has developed its fintech regulatory framework through a pragmatic and principle-based legislative approach. Swiss regulation focuses on flexibility and technology neutrality, allowing innovation without constant statutory changes while maintaining regulatory objectives. Measures by FINMA and the Federal Council—such as regulatory sandboxes and eased licensing requirements—illustrate how Switzerland adapts its legal framework to support fintech growth.
The article examines how Switzerland has developed its fintech regulatory framework through a pragmatic and principle-based legislative approach. Swiss regulation focuses on flexibility and technology neutrality, allowing innovation without constant statutory changes while maintaining regulatory objectives. Measures by FINMA and the Federal Council—such as regulatory sandboxes and eased licensing requirements—illustrate how Switzerland adapts its legal framework to support fintech growth.
