AMLA Obligations for Advisors: Are You Compliant Yet?

As of October 1, 2026, the new GwG advisor obligations apply. On November 3, 2026, after approximately four weeks of practice, we will draw an interim balance – with a compact overview of the most important obligations, typical pitfalls, and answers to your open questions regarding implementation.

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Negative media coverage is becoming increasingly important to listeners and FINMA. However, many companies are wondering what the requirements are in this area and how they can effectively integrate a robust filtering process into their daily operations.

During the “Breakfast Roundtable,” Eurospider and HSLU presented new findings on digital integration in Switzerland. The focus was on the implications for compliance, customer experience, and new business models, as well as on the extent to which digital integration is already prepared for the future.

The Anti-Money Laundering Act (AMLA) now also applies to advisors and consultants involved in certain high-risk transactions. They are required to comply with clear due diligence obligations, verify the identities of clients and beneficial owners, and report suspicious cases.

During this webinar, we demonstrated how the KYC Toolbox simplifies the process of onboarding business clients at banks, from identity verification to periodic monitoring. We also explained how to easily integrate it with existing IT systems, as well as the benefits it offers in terms of automation, error reduction, and increased efficiency.

The KYC Toolbox helps you comply with anti-money laundering regulations securely and efficiently, from automated KYC checks to customer onboarding that complies with the Anti-Money Laundering Act (AMLA). During the webinar on October 23, 2024, we showed you how to optimize periodic customer due diligence as well.