Answers to the questions we are asked most often about Swiss and European financial regulation, digital assets, compliance, data protection and corporate transactions. Each question opens the full answer on the relevant service page.
Financial regulations
- What is the difference between a FINMA banking licence and a securities firm licence?
- Does a Swiss asset manager need a FINMA licence?
- What does MiFID II compliance require for a Swiss firm accessing EU clients?
Anti-Money Laundering & Compliance
- What businesses are required to affiliate with a Swiss SRO?
- How does Lexify use Chainalysis for AML compliance?
- Can we fully outsource our compliance function to Lexify?
Crypto and Blockchain consultancy
- What are the legal requirements for launching a Token Offering in Switzerland?
- How does the European MiCA Regulation affect my crypto business?
- Can a DAO have a recognised legal entity in Switzerland?
- What legal framework governs Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs) in Dubai, and which authority is competent?
Merge & Acquisition
- What specific due diligence is required when acquiring a fintech company in Switzerland?
- How long does a typical M&A transaction take in Switzerland?
- What is a post-closing negotiation and when is it needed?
Artificial intelligence
- Does the EU AI Act apply to my Swiss company?
- How does Lexify ensure an AI tool complies with applicable laws?
- What is Predictive Justice and how reliable is it?
Start Up
- What is the best legal structure for a fintech start-up in Switzerland?
- What is a convertible loan and when should a start-up use one?
- What should a shareholders’ agreement include for a Swiss start-up?
Privacy & Data Protection
- What are the key changes introduced by the new Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (nFADP)?
- Is a Data Protection Officer (DPO) mandatory for my company in Switzerland?
- What contracts are needed when sharing data with a third-party processor?