Financial technologies (FinTech) are in the process of becoming the next chapter of Swiss financial market regulation. The rapid growth of the Swiss FinTech ecosystem, the public spotlight, and the changing perception on the importance and the future prospects of innovative business models in the financial industry have triggered a number of interesting regulatory developments. Currently, the center of the attention lies on FinTech startups. Some startups may have the potential to become serious competitors for traditional financial services providers. This article aims to set out the current state and the ongoing progress concerning FinTech related regulatory aspects.

By Luca Bianchi (Reference: CapLaw-2016-31)