Regulatory developments in the fight against money laundering – action required by financial institutions
Regulatory & Compliance Financial ServicesIn view of Switzerland’s next FATF country review in mid-2027, legislators and FINMA are tightening regulatory requirements in the area of anti-money laundering in the second half of 2026, in particular through amendments to the Anti-Money Laundering Act (AMLA), FINMA’s Anti-Money Laundering Ordinance (AMLO-FINMA) and the introduction of a transparency register for legal entities. Furthermore, in Guidance 04/2026, FINMA has clarified its expectations regarding AML risk analysis. Below, we provide an overview of the key developments and their practical implications for financial institutions.
