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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.

Roeland has an exceptional track record, having worked across the financial services industry including at Visa, Barclays, crypto.com and leading Brussels-based consultancy firms. His broad and in-depth understanding of the financial services landscape positions him as a valuable addition to our team.

In his new role, Roeland will support and complement our policy team as much as spearhead the coordination and strategic development of our policy priorities and advocacy efforts. The new set up will ensure that our organisation remains at the forefront of industry trends and regulatory developments.

Commenting on the appointment, Esther Widmer, Managing Director of the SFC said: “With his proven track record and strong network in the EU, he is ideally qualified to reinforce the Swiss Finance Council team and further strengthen its operations in Brussels. We are thrilled to have him on board, and confident that his contributions will make a significant impact on our future endeavors.

Previous Press releases

17 MARCH 2023

The Swiss Finance Council (SFC) and its founding members Credit Suisse and UBS are pleased to announce that the Association of Swiss Private Banks (ABPS), the Asset Management Association Switzerland (AMAS), the Swiss Bankers Association (SBA) and the Association of Swiss Asset and Wealth Management Banks (VAV) are joining the SFC. This will strengthen further the collaboration in representing the interests of internationally active Swiss banks and asset managers with EU stakeholders.

SEPTEMBER 2020

The Swiss Finance Council (SFC) announced today the appointment of Esther Widmer as the new Managing Director of its Brussels office.

MARCH 2020

The Swiss Finance Council releases its 6th Discussion Paper ‘Getting ready for the ‘20s – Technology and the Future of Global Banking'

MAY 2019

Dr. Peter Derendinger, Chairman of the Board, Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG appointed as Chairman of the Swiss Finance Council

FEBRUARY 2019

The Swiss Finance Council releases its 5th Discussion Paper ‘Global Systemic Stability and Evolving Risks’

NOVEMBER 2018

The Swiss Finance Council (SFC) announced today the appointment of Matthias Heer as the new Managing Director of its Brussels office.

JUNE 2018

Five years after its foundation in 2013, the Swiss Finance Council (SFC) has established itself as a broad platform for dialogue and exchange of views and information on EU developments in an international perspective.

FEBRUARY 2018

Alexandre Zeller, Chairman of the Board, Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG, is appointed as Chairman of the Swiss Finance Council

FEBRUARY 2018

The Swiss Finance Council presents its 4th Discussion PaperThe Swiss Finance Council presents its 4th Discussion Paper‘International Regulatory Cooperation to Counter the Risks of Fragmentation’

MARCH 2017

The Swiss Finance Council presents its Discussion Paper ‘The EU and its Partners: Banks and Investors in a Digital World’

FEBRUARY 2016

The Swiss Finance Council presents its Discussion Paper ‘The EU and its Partners: Attracting International Investors’

MAY 2015

The Swiss Finance Council calls for a Capital Markets Union Without Borders

OCTOBER 2015

The Swiss Finance Council responds to the European Commission's consultation paper on the possible impact of the CRR and CRD IV on bank financing of the economy

FEBRUARY 2015

The Swiss Finance Council presents its Discussion Paper ‘The EU and its Partners: Defending Open Markets in Challenging Times’