Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority regulator
Overview
The Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) is the independent financial market regulator for Switzerland. It supervises banks, insurance companies, stock exchanges, securities dealers, collective investment schemes, and other financial intermediaries, and is also responsible for anti-money laundering enforcement. FINMA issues guidelines for blockchain and cryptocurrency firms, applying existing financial market laws to digital assets.
Within the DeFi Intel graph, Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority connects to 6 tracked entities, most strongly to FINMA Banking License (Crypto Bank), FINMA DLT Trading Facility License, Transfero Swiss AG.
Relations
Top connections in the DeFi Intel knowledge graph (confidence-weighted, 6 of 6 total).
| Relation | Connected entity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
governs | FINMA Banking License (Crypto Bank) | 95% |
governs | FINMA DLT Trading Facility License | 95% |
regulates | Transfero Swiss AG | 90% |
regulates | Bitcoin Suisse | 90% |
headquartered_in | Switzerland | 85% |
regulates | Mt Pelerin | 85% |
Frequently asked questions
What is the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority?
The Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) is the independent financial market regulator for Switzerland. It supervises banks, insurance companies, stock exchanges, securities dealers, collective investment schemes, and other financial intermediaries, and is also responsible for anti-money laundering enforcement.
What licenses does FINMA govern for crypto firms?
FINMA governs the FINMA Banking License (Crypto Bank) and the FINMA DLT Trading Facility License.
Which entities are regulated by FINMA?
Entities regulated by FINMA include Transfero Swiss AG, Bitcoin Suisse, and Mt Pelerin.