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CapLaw is a digital newsletter with international reach established and led by the General Editors. We provide up-to-date information on legal and regulatory developments regarding the capital markets, publish concise articles on developments in the Swiss and international financial markets, and announce recent deals and forthcoming events. CapLaw is addressed to all Swiss and international lawyers, in-house counsel, financial institutions and corporates, as well as those who are interested in the Swiss capital markets.
The General Editors
René Bösch, Homburger AG
Matthias Courvoisier, Baker McKenzie Switzerland AG
Benjamin Leisinger, Homburger AG
Ralph Malacrida, Bär & Karrer AG
Nina Reiser, University of St.Gallen
Thomas Reutter, Advestra AG
Patrick Schleiffer, Lenz & Staehelin
Philippe A. Weber, Niederer Kraft & Frey AG
Thomas Werlen, Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP
CapLaw Themes
- FinSA (FIDLEG) (32)
- FinIA (FINIG) (11)
- Insurance (8)
- Securities (95)
- Regulatory (128)
- Takeover (19)
- Derivatives (7)
- News, Deals & Cases (467)
- Events (150)
- Other Areas (8)
CapLaw PDF Archive
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Read more: Banque Cantonale de Genève‘s Inaugural EUR-Bonds Issuance
Banque Cantonale de Genève‘s Inaugural EUR-Bonds Issuance
Banque Cantonale de Genève successfully tapped the EUR-bonds market for the first time and issued bonds in the aggregate principal amount of EUR 500 million. The bonds have a coupon of 3.414% and will mature in 2030. BNP PARIBAS acted as Lead Manager while Banque Cantonale de Genève acted as Co-Manager.
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Read more: Capital Markets Law in Focus 2025 (Kapitalmarktrecht im Fokus 2025)
Capital Markets Law in Focus 2025 (Kapitalmarktrecht im Fokus 2025)
Wednesday, 20 August 2025, SIX Convention Point, Zurich https://ile.unisg.ch/iff_weiterbildung/kapitalmarktrecht-im-fokus-2025/
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Read more: 12th Conference on Internal and Regulatory Investigations (12. Tagung zu internen und regulatorischen Untersuchungen)
12th Conference on Internal and Regulatory Investigations (12. Tagung zu internen und regulatorischen Untersuchungen)
Wednesday, 27 August 2025, Metropol, Zurich https://www.eiz.uzh.ch/EIZ/web/eiz/event/IntRegUntersuchungen.aspx
Reference: CapLaw-2025-59 -
Read more: 28th Conference on Mergers & Acquisitions (28. Zürcher Konferenz Mergers & Acquisitions)
28th Conference on Mergers & Acquisitions (28. Zürcher Konferenz Mergers & Acquisitions)
Tuesday, 16 September 2025, Lakeside, Zurich https://www.eiz.uzh.ch/EIZ/web/eiz/event/TagungMA.aspx
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Read more: Conflicts of Interest: Law & Best Practice (Interessenkonflikte: Recht & Best Practice, Aktuelle Rechtsfragen rund um Verwaltungsrat und Geschäftsleitung)
Conflicts of Interest: Law & Best Practice (Interessenkonflikte: Recht & Best Practice, Aktuelle Rechtsfragen rund um Verwaltungsrat und Geschäftsleitung)
Tuesday, 30 September 2025, Metropol, Zurich https://www.eiz.uzh.ch/EIZ/web/eiz/event/Interessenkonflikt.aspx
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Read more: 13th Conference on Anti-Money Laundering (13. Zürcher Tagung zur Geldwäschereibekämpfung)
13th Conference on Anti-Money Laundering (13. Zürcher Tagung zur Geldwäschereibekämpfung)
Tuesday, 21 October 2025, Lakeside, Zurich https://www.eiz.uzh.ch/EIZ/web/eiz/event/GwG.aspx
Reference: CapLaw-2025-62 -
Read more: 12th Conference on Compliance in the Financial Services Sector (12. Tagung zur Compliance im Finanzdienstleistungsbereich)
12th Conference on Compliance in the Financial Services Sector (12. Tagung zur Compliance im Finanzdienstleistungsbereich)
Tuesday, 11 November 2025, Lakeside, Zurich https://www.eiz.uzh.ch/EIZ/web/eiz/event/ComplinaceFDB.aspx
Reference: CapLaw-2025-63 -
Read more: St. Gall Conference on Financial Markets Regulation (St.Galler Tagung zur Finanzmarktregulierung)
St. Gall Conference on Financial Markets Regulation (St.Galler Tagung zur Finanzmarktregulierung)
Tuesday, 18 November 2025, Zürich Marriott Hotel, Zurich https://lam.unisg.ch/tagung/finanzmarktregulierung
Reference: CapLaw-2025-64 -
Read more: 19th Conference on Asset Management (19. Tagung zur Vermögensverwaltung)
19th Conference on Asset Management (19. Tagung zur Vermögensverwaltung)
Wednesday, 26 November 2025, Metropol, Zurich https://www.eiz.uzh.ch/EIZ/web/eiz/event/Vermoegensverwaltung.aspx
Reference: CapLaw-2025-65 -
Read more: Is a „per se“ ad hoc release for annual reports warranted after publication of key financial figures?
Is a „per se“ ad hoc release for annual reports warranted after publication of key financial figures?
Also this year, most companies listed in Switzerland published financial information for the 2024 business year ahead of the publication of the full annual report for that year. In many cases, such early publication includes comprehensive financial information on full year results. Yet, the annual reports published usually around one to four weeks after such…
Reference: CapLaw-2025-18