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**Aktualisierte Sanktionsmeldung: ISIL (Da'esh) und Al-Kaida**

The State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) has updated the list of sanctioned individuals, companies, and organizations related to ISIL (Da'esh) and Al-Qaeda as per the regulation of March 21, 2025. This change follows a decision by the UN Sanctions Committee on May 21, 2026, making the amendment directly applicable in Switzerland. Consequently, on May 22, 2026, SECO adjusted its SESAM sanctions database and published the update on its website.

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**Aktualisierte Sanktionsmeldung: ISIL (Da'esh) und Al-Kaida**
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**Aktualisierte Sanktionsmeldung: Myanmar**

The Swiss Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research (WBF) has updated Annex 1 of the Ordinance on Measures against Myanmar. The list of sanctioned individuals, companies, and organizations has been amended, and the changes are effective from June 2, 2026. Financial intermediaries are mandated to implement the prohibitions, freeze assets of sanctioned entities, and report affected business relationships to SECO.

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**Aktualisierte Sanktionsmeldung: Myanmar**
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**FINMA publishes Guidance on the risks associated with the use of products in individual portfolio management**

The Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) has published new Guidance identifying risk patterns in individual portfolio management, following an increase in escalation cases that resulted in significant client losses. The Guidance aims to remind institutions of the rules they must follow, emphasizing early risk identification, robust governance, and client-focused application of conduct rules. This initiative seeks to improve compliance and protect clients from potential financial harm.

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**FINMA publishes Guidance on the risks associated with the use of products in individual portfolio management**
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**FINMA concludes proceedings against Wendelspiess Partners AG and imposes long-term industry bans**

The Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) has concluded enforcement proceedings against Wendelspiess Partners AG, which is currently in liquidation, and two individuals. The investigation uncovered serious breaches of conduct rules, including inadequate risk disclosure, suitability checks, and handling of conflicts of interest related to a foreign fund. FINMA has imposed long-term industry bans on the two responsible individuals.

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**FINMA concludes proceedings against Wendelspiess Partners AG and imposes long-term industry bans**
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**FINMA publishes supplementary guidance on money laundering risk analysis**

The Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) has published updated guidance on money laundering risk analysis for banks and FinIA institutions, building on its previous Guidance 05/2023. While acknowledging progress, FINMA identified areas for improvement, such as explicit exclusions for certain client segments and services, and correct application of methodological principles. The guidance aims to enhance risk analysis as a key tool for strategic management and effective anti-money laundering frameworks.

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**FINMA publishes supplementary guidance on money laundering risk analysis**
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**Aktualisierte Sanktionsmeldung: Sudan**

The Swiss Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research (WBF) has amended Annex 2 of the Ordinance on Measures against Sudan, effective June 5, 2026. This update, published urgently on the SECO website, instructs financial intermediaries to implement prohibitions, freeze assets of sanctioned individuals, and report affected business relationships to SECO. Financial intermediaries are also reminded to conduct additional due diligence and report suspicious activities to the Money Laundering Reporting Office.

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**Aktualisierte Sanktionsmeldung: Sudan**
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**Aktualisierte Sanktionsmeldung: Russland**

The Swiss Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research (WBF) has published amendments to Annex 8 of the ordinance on measures relating to the situation in Ukraine, effective immediately. Financial intermediaries are mandated to implement the prohibitions, freeze assets of sanctioned individuals, and report affected business relationships to SECO. This reporting does not exempt financial intermediaries from further due diligence and reporting to the Money Laundering Reporting Office if suspicions persist.

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**Aktualisierte Sanktionsmeldung: Russland**
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**Insurance intermediaries: supervision is having an impact, but there is still a need for action to tackle abuse**

FINMA, Switzerland's financial regulator, held a symposium to review the impact of the revised Insurance Supervision Act and Ordinance, two and a half years after their implementation. While significant improvements in client protection and market quality were noted, FINMA identifies ongoing issues with unauthorized intermediaries and abusive practices. Around 12,000 untied insurance intermediaries are currently authorized by FINMA, with many new registrations since 2024.

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**Insurance intermediaries: supervision is having an impact, but there is still a need for action to tackle abuse**
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**Aktualisierte Sanktionsmeldung: Syrien**

The Swiss Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research (WBF) has updated Annex 7 of the Ordinance of 8 June 2012 on measures against Syria. This update involves changes to the list of sanctioned individuals, companies, and organizations, which came into effect on June 16, 2026. Financial intermediaries are now required to implement these prohibitions, block sanctioned assets, and report affected business relationships to SECO.

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**Aktualisierte Sanktionsmeldung: Syrien**
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**Aktualisierte Sanktionsmeldung**

The Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research (WBF) has amended the annex to the Ordinance of April 10, 2024, concerning measures against individuals and organizations supporting Hamas or Palestinian Islamic Jihad. The updated sanctions database SESAM was published on June 15, 2026, with measures effective from June 16, 2026, at 11:00 PM. Financial intermediaries are mandated to implement the prohibitions, freeze assets of sanctioned individuals, and report affected business relationships to SECO.

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