Switzerland floats AML reforms for beneficial ownership, legal advice
By 
Kyle Brasseur2023-09-05T19:22:00
The Swiss government launched consultation proceedings on a series of reforms designed to combat money laundering and terrorist financing occurring within the country’s financial system.
The changes, announced Aug. 30, would strengthen the existing Swiss anti-money laundering (AML) framework to account for the registering of beneficial ownership information, due diligence for consultancy activities and legal work, and cash payments in certain transactions. The consultation is being led by the Swiss Federal Council.
Feedback must be submitted by Nov. 29.
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