Stablecoin Licence Switzerland: What the New Payment Instrument Institution Will Allow
Switzerland is creating a licence to issue stablecoins. What a Swiss stablecoin is, who can issue one, the reserve and redemption rules, and where…
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No Swiss Bank Will Open Your SRO Company an Account? There Is Now an Alternative
Crypto, FX and payment companies affiliated to a Swiss SRO often struggle to open a bank account. FinTech-licensed providers now offer a real alternative,…
Switzerland Is Replacing Its FinTech Licence. Is the New Licence Actually Better?
Moving from a Banking Act licence to a payment instrument institution licence sounds like a downgrade. For holders, customers and buyers, it may be…
EU Bank for Sale: An Operating, Profitable Bank in Eastern Europe
An operating, profitable EU-regulated bank in Eastern Europe is for sale: deposits, payments, lending and fintech capability. €27M for 100%. NDA required.
The Swiss SRO Annual Audit: What the AML Auditor Checks, and How to Pass It
Joining a Swiss SRO is the start, not the end. What the yearly AML audit checks, the findings we see most often, and how…
EMI for Sale in Europe: What You Are Really Buying, What It Costs, and What Can Go Wrong
Buying an EMI in Europe? What you really get, the €650,000–€700,000 you need beyond the price, SEPA, CENTROlink, SWIFT and cards, and what the…
Crypto Custody and Staking in Switzerland: Is SRO Enough, and When You Need a FINMA Licence
Holding or staking crypto for clients in Switzerland? Individual custody, omnibus wallets, staking and lending each fall under different rules. Where an SRO is…
Swiss SRO or White-Label Banking: Which Model for Launching a Neobank?
White Label Banking: Two architectures can produce the same visible customer experience—an app, a card and an IBAN. On the other hand, they do…
Buying a Swiss Regulated Company: What to Check Before You Sign
A licence is not sold in a box. It comes inside a company, with that company's files, clients and history.
Who Counts as a Qualified Investor in Switzerland? The Gate to the L-QIF
The L-QIF is easy to launch. The hard part is making sure every investor in it is allowed to be there.
