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The Swiss Approach to Sustainable Finance

The Swiss approach to sustainable finance consists of a mix of legal, regulatory, and market-based measures reflecting the government’s ambition to strengthen Switzerland’s position as a global hub for sustainable financial services. Additionally, there is a legal obligation to ensure the financial sector contributes to low-emission development resilient to climate change, as mandated by the recently adopted Climate and Innovation Act.

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SFC response to EC targeted consultation on the functioning of the EU securitisation framework

December 2024

The EU securitisation market remains underdeveloped, limiting investment opportunities in EU financial instrument and constraining banks' ability to manage their balance sheets. The Swiss Finance Council (SFC) therefore supports the European Commission's intention to improve the functioning of the EU securitisation framework. In its response to the European Commissions’ consultation, the SFC emphasizes the need to adjust the prudential treatment and move towards a more principles-based approach to disclosure in order to unlock the potential of securitisation as a powerful financing tool. 

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SFC response to EC targeted consultation on the functioning of the EU securitisation framework

December 2024

The EU securitisation market remains underdeveloped, limiting investment opportunities in EU financial instrument and constraining banks' ability to manage their balance sheets. The Swiss Finance Council (SFC) therefore supports the European Commission's intention to improve the functioning of the EU securitisation framework. In its response to the European Commissions’ consultation, the SFC emphasizes the need to adjust the prudential treatment and move towards a more principles-based approach to disclosure in order to unlock the potential of securitisation as a powerful financing tool. 

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Press releases

New Deputy Director, Head of Policy & Advocacy

June 2023

Today, we welcome Roeland Van der Stappen to the SFC as our new Deputy Director, Head of Policy & Advocacy. With his background and extensive experience in the financial services industry, Roeland will play a crucial role in advancing our organisation's goals and objectives.

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Publications

Discussion papers

GETTING READY FOR THE '20s - TECHNOLOGY AND THE FUTURE OF GLOBAL BANKING

Digital transformation continues to reshape the global financial industry and will do so for years to come. Cutting-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence and robotics, cloud computing, distributed ledger technologies, big data and semantic technology are being adopted at an increasing pace everywhere from client-facing activities to the mid- and deep into the back-office.

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Issue notes

The Swiss Approach to Sustainable Finance

The Swiss approach to sustainable finance consists of a mix of legal, regulatory, and market-based measures reflecting the government’s ambition to strengthen Switzerland’s position as a global hub for sustainable financial services. Additionally, there is a legal obligation to ensure the financial sector contributes to low-emission development resilient to climate change, as mandated by the recently adopted Climate and Innovation Act.

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About us

Established in 2013, the Swiss Finance Council engages in dialogue around policy developments in finance at a European and international level. We articulate and advocate the interests of internationally active Swiss financial institutions towards the EU institutions and support an integrated Single Market that can contribute to the creation of a strong, open and globally competitive European financial sector. We act as a platform to share experience, expertise and knowledge through a permanent representative office in Brussels. Our current members are ABPS, AMAS, SBA, UBS and VAV.