Compliance News
Sanctions against Syria: Switzerland adopts temporary EU humanitarian exemption
Considering the severity of the humanitarian situation in Syria, which was exacerbated by the recent earthquake, the EU modified its […]
Switzerland updates sanctions in connection with the situation in Ukraine
On 1 March 2023, the Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research (EAER) amended the Swiss Ordinance on […]
The biggest cybersecurity risks could be inside of organisations
Today more than 300 mio. people are working remotely — creating, accessing, sharing, and storing data wherever they go — […]
FATF publishes report on money laundering and terrorist financing in the art and antiquities markets
Criminals, organized crime groups, and terrorists may use the market for art, antiquities, and other cultural objects to launder criminal […]
Big technology companies and a new era of competition supervision
Recently, the U.S. federal government has brought major antitrust cases against big technology companies. Regulators likely don’t expect to win […]
9 Countries to watch on the 2022 Corruption Perceptions Index
With corruption causing harm in so many ways, from weakening democracy to stifling development to driving conflict, no one should […]
Economiesuisse revises Swiss Code of Best Practice for Corporate Governance
Since 2002, the “Swiss Code of Best Practice for Corporate Governance” (“Swiss Code”) has served as a guideline for Swiss […]
Prohibition of legal advice to companies and organisations established in Russia
On 23 November 2022, the Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research (EAER) amended the Swiss Ordinance […]
EU Commission announces “Green Deal Industrial Plan” to support transition to climate neutrality
On 1 February 2023, the EU Commission presented a Green Deal Industrial Plan to enhance the competitiveness of Europe’s net-zero […]
Ukraine: Switzerland to implement the EU’s ninth package of sanctions
In response to Russia’s ongoing military aggression against Ukraine, the EU adopted new measures against Russia on 16 December 2022 […]