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In-depth guides on Swiss KYC obligations, the Handelsregister, SHAB monitoring, beneficial ownership, and regulatory compliance — for IAMs and compliance professionals.
Six-Stage KYC Workflow for Swiss Independent Asset Managers
A complete, audit-ready KYC workflow for Swiss IAMs under FinIA and AMLA: pre-onboarding risk assessment, entity verification via Zefix, beneficial ownership (Form A/K), sanctions screening, risk classification, and ongoing SHAB monitoring.
Read article →What is SHAB and Why Does It Matter for KYC?
SHAB (Swiss Official Gazette of Commerce) is Switzerland's legally binding publication of all commercial register changes. This guide explains what SHAB is, how it works, and how IAMs and compliance professionals use it for ongoing client monitoring.
Read article →Zefix and the Swiss Handelsregister Explained
Zefix is Switzerland's free federal portal for searching all 26 cantonal commercial registers. This guide explains what Zefix is, how it differs from the Handelsregister itself, and how to use it for KYC entity verification.
Read article →Beneficial Ownership Identification Under Swiss AMLA
Swiss AMLA requires financial intermediaries to identify the natural persons who ultimately own or control a client entity. This guide covers the 25% threshold, Form A, Form K, and the LETA reforms coming in mid-2026.
Read article →LETRA and the 2026 Swiss AML Reforms: What IAMs Need to Know
Switzerland adopted LETRA (Legal Entities Transparency Act) and revised AMLA in September 2025, with entry into force expected mid-2026. This guide explains what changes, what stays the same, and how IAMs should prepare.
Read article →7 Common Swiss KYC Audit Findings — and How to Fix Them
VQF and SO auditors find the same KYC deficiencies repeatedly in Swiss IAM files. This guide documents the seven most common findings, explains why they occur, and provides practical remediation steps.
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