Issue Notes

Issue notes

EU Market Access: A Swiss Perspective

The European Union (EU) and Switzerland have a long-standing relationship founded on shared values and goals of peace and economic prosperity. The economic interdependence between the EU and Switzerland is strong, with Switzerland being the EU's third most important trading partner for services, while the EU is the most important trading partner for Switzerland.

Positions

Positions

Swiss Finance Council position on reduction of the settlement cycle to T+1

January 2024

The Swiss Finance Council has a strong interest in the discussion on shortening the settlement cycle to T+1 across equities, fixed income and ETFs in Europe because Swiss, EU and UK securities markets are closely interconnected and in the post-trade area apply the same principles and technical standards. This is a complex area that will require careful analysis and policy development to assist firms in managing the significant operational challenges that will stem from the transition.

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Positions

Swiss Finance Council position on reduction of the settlement cycle to T+1

January 2024

The Swiss Finance Council has a strong interest in the discussion on shortening the settlement cycle to T+1 across equities, fixed income and ETFs in Europe because Swiss, EU and UK securities markets are closely interconnected and in the post-trade area apply the same principles and technical standards. This is a complex area that will require careful analysis and policy development to assist firms in managing the significant operational challenges that will stem from the transition.

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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

Issue notes

EU Market Access: A Swiss Perspective

The European Union (EU) and Switzerland have a long-standing relationship founded on shared values and goals of peace and economic prosperity. The economic interdependence between the EU and Switzerland is strong, with Switzerland being the EU's third most important trading partner for services, while the EU is the most important trading partner for Switzerland.

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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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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, SBAUBS and VAV.

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