CapLaw-2026-02

Proposed Regulation of Payment Instrument Institutions under the Swiss Financial Institutions Act: A Critical Analysis

22 March 2026

Regulatory

Until 6 February 2026, the Swiss Federal Council consulted on the introduction of a comprehensive regulatory framework for payment instrument institutions through amendments to the Financial Institutions Act. The proposed legislation, published for consultation on 22 October 2025, aims to establish Switzerland as a leading hub for stablecoin issuance while addressing perceived critical gaps in…

By
Benjamin Leisinger
/
Fabrice Eckert

Reference: CapLaw-2026-02

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