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Switzerland at a glance

Switzerland, a land of picturesque landscapes and precision craftsmanship, is renowned for its natural beauty, political neutrality and financial prowess. It is composed of 26 distinct cantons, each contributing to the nation’s cultural diversity. The total population of Switzerland is approximately 8.5 million. Bern is the capital city.

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Zurich in Switzerland under white sky during daytime

Banking

Switzerland’s banking landscape is robust, with a variety of banks offering financial services. There are approximately 243 financial institutions operating in the country, with some of the largest being UBS Group AG, Zürcher Kantonalbank (ZKB) and Raiffeisen Group. The Swiss National Bank (SNB) serves as the central bank and monetary authority in Switzerland.
Website: www.snb.ch
Address: Bundesplatz 1, CH-3003 Bern, Switzerland
Email: info@snb.ch

Peer-to-Peer Lending Regulations

P2P lending is authorized and regulated by the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA).
Website: www.finma.ch
Address: Laupenstrasse 27, CH-3003 Bern, Switzerland
Email: info@finma.ch

Financial Regulators

The financial regulator in Switzerland is the “Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority” (FINMA), known as “Finanzmarktaufsicht” in German and “Autorité fédérale de surveillance des marchés financiers” in French. FINMA is the primary regulatory authority responsible for overseeing and regulating the financial markets and institutions in Switzerland. It operates as an independent public law institution and reports directly to the Swiss Federal Department of Finance.

Small Claims Procedure

Switzerland offers a simplified small claims procedure for resolving minor civil disputes.The procedure involves a straightforward process for resolving smaller disputes without the need for a full court trial. The specific monetary limit for cases eligible for the small claims procedure can vary depending on the canton.