Those who are carrying out the action and determining new courses are to be assisted by a steering committee of which the SIF State Secretary, Jörg Gasser (chair), the Director of the FOJ, Martin Dumermuth, and the Director of FINMA, Mark Branson will be a part of. All of those in the committee will work alongside and very closely with the sector in question. Switzerland’s broader innovation strategy is also exemplified by developments like the
Fintech regulation in switzerland, aiming to enhance the country's leadership in digital finance.
Overall, the main outcome of this working group is to create a more stable, monitored and regulated future of ICOs and other financial technology businesses. In parallel,
Finma clarifies ico guidelines to establish greater certainty and stability for blockchain and ICO-related initiatives in Switzerland. This is all to further develop and place Switzerland as a leader in the FinTech market and ensure it remains an attractive base for foreign investment.
At the end of 2018, the working group will be required to report findings and recommendations to the Federal Council. Efforts to strengthen the legal framework are also reflected in initiatives like the
Newly released finma regulations for swiss banks securities, which impose stricter requirements on outsourcing and compliance.
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