FAQ
In our frequently asked questions (FAQ), you will find key information about VQF, its role as a self-regulatory organization (SRO), and common questions regarding membership, member obligations and membership applications.
Switzerland’s financial market supervisory system is based on a two-tier model. Banks, insurance companies and other major financial institutions are supervised directly by the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority FINMA, while numerous financial intermediaries and advisors are supervised through recognized self-regulatory organizations (SROs). This system of supervised self-regulation combines government oversight with practical, industry-specific supervision.
While FINMA establishes the regulatory framework and monitors compliance, the SROs ensure that the applicable requirements are implemented in their members’ day-to-day activities. This guarantees the necessary level of government oversight while allowing financial intermediaries and advisors to benefit from the industry expertise and accessibility of their respective SRO.
Government supervision by FINMA
The Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority FINMA supervises banks, insurance companies and other directly supervised financial institutions. It ensures compliance with statutory requirements and contributes to the stability of the Swiss financial system.
Self-regulatory organizations (SROs)
Financial intermediaries and advisors who are not directly supervised by FINMA must join a recognized SRO. These organizations supervise their members, implement the requirements of the Anti-Money Laundering Act (AMLA) and ensure compliance with the applicable due diligence obligations. Violations may result in supervisory measures and sanctions.
Supervised self-regulation
The Swiss supervisory system combines government requirements with industry-specific implementation. While FINMA establishes the legal and regulatory framework, the SROs contribute their specialist expertise and provide practical supervision tailored to their members’ activities.
Other authorities and bodies
In addition to FINMA and the SROs, the Money Laundering Reporting Office Switzerland (MROS) plays a central role by receiving and analysing reports of suspected money laundering and terrorist financing. Where there are concrete grounds for suspicion, the competent criminal prosecution authorities may also become involved.
Yes, VQF is a self-regulatory organization (SRO) recognized by the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority FINMA and is subject to its supervision. At the same time, VQF directly supervises its members, particularly financial intermediaries operating in Switzerland’s para-banking financial sector and advisors.
The Money Laundering Reporting Office Switzerland (MROS) is Switzerland’s central authority for receiving reports of suspected money laundering and terrorist financing. It is part of the Federal Office of Police (fedpol) and serves as Switzerland’s Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU), comparable to the FIUs established in most countries worldwide.
Its primary responsibility is to receive and analyse suspicious activity reports submitted by financial intermediaries, such as banks, asset managers, fiduciaries and advisors and dealers. Where there are sufficient grounds for suspicion, MROS forwards the information to the competent criminal prosecution authorities. MROS therefore acts as an intermediary between financial intermediaries or advisors and the criminal prosecution authorities, ensuring that only relevant cases are referred for further investigation.
In addition to its operational activities, MROS conducts strategic analyses to identify patterns and trends relating to money laundering and terrorist financing. It also works closely with national authorities and international partners. MROS is a member of the Egmont Group, a global network of Financial Intelligence Units.
It is important to note that MROS is not a supervisory authority. It is an information and analysis centre that facilitates the exchange of information between financial intermediaries or advisors and the criminal prosecution authorities.
VQF stands for Verein zur Qualitätssicherung von Finanzdienstleistungen (Financial Services Standards Association). Based in Zug, VQF is a self-regulatory organization (SRO) recognized by the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority FINMA. It supervises financial intermediaries and advisors in Switzerland’s para-banking financial sector. Its primary responsibility is to ensure compliance with regulations aimed at combating money laundering and terrorist financing. VQF also supports its members through compliance advice, audits and training, acting both as a supervisory body and as a centre of expertise for regulatory matters.
FINMA maintains an official list of all recognized self-regulatory organizations (SROs) in Switzerland. These organizations supervise financial intermediaries and advisors who are not directly supervised by FINMA with regard to compliance with anti-money laundering regulations.
The recognized SROs differ in terms of their focus and supervisory practices. Some operate across multiple sectors and accept members from a wide range of business areas, while others specialize in specific industries, such as insurance intermediation or leasing.
VQF’s members are financial intermediaries and advisors who, pursuant to Art. 2 para. 3, 3bis, 3ter and 3quater of the Anti-Money Laundering Act (AMLA; SR 955.0), are required to join a self-regulatory organization (SRO), unless they are directly supervised by FINMA. These include, in particular, financial intermediaries operating in the Swiss non-banking financial sector, also known as the parabanking sector.
In accordance with the requirements of the AMLA and VQF’s Articles of Association, typical members include foreign exchange and precious metals dealers, payment service providers, non-bank lenders and certain providers of cryptocurrency and blockchain services, provided that they are not subject to FINMA supervision under specific financial market legislation.
The legal basis for the affiliation requirement is the Federal Act on Combating Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing, known as the Anti-Money Laundering Act (AMLA). It requires financial intermediaries and advisors either to be directly supervised by FINMA or to join a recognized SRO such as VQF. VQF is recognized by FINMA as a self-regulatory organization pursuant to Art. 24 AMLA and is subject to FINMA’s supervision. Here you can search for financial intermediaries and advisors affiliated with an SRO.
VQF is therefore Switzerland’s largest cross-sectoral self-regulatory organization. It monitors whether its members comply with the statutory due diligence obligations set out in Art. 3 et seq. AMLA. These include identifying the contracting party, establishing the identity of the beneficial owner, conducting additional investigations in higher-risk situations, and complying with documentation and record-retention requirements.
VQF is the largest self-regulatory organization (SRO) in Switzerland recognized by FINMA. In addition to providing the legally required supervision, it offers its members practical, hands-on support.
Thanks to its many years of experience and broad membership base, VQF understands the specific challenges faced by the financial sector. It supports its members through training, compliance advice and clear regulations. Supervision is carried out by specialists with extensive practical expertise.
VQF supports advisors, traditional financial intermediaries and Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs). It also continuously responds to new regulatory developments, including those affecting the crypto and FinTech sectors.
Yes, you can schedule a phone consultation before submitting your membership application. Please use the contact form on our website. Our team will then contact you promptly to arrange an appointment.
Yes, applicants can generally submit their VQF membership application digitally, provided that VQF has received a legally valid, signed declaration of consent.
The declaration of consent must be signed either by hand or with a qualified electronic signature. VQF will only accept the electronic submission of application documents once it has received this declaration. In exceptional cases, VQF may also require individual documents to be submitted by post.
Yes, a membership application that has already been submitted may generally be withdrawn. Please note, however, that any payments already made are non-refundable and that the processing costs incurred up to the date of withdrawal will be charged to the applicant.
An initial assessment by VQF of whether an activity may be subject to an AMLA affiliation requirement is generally free of charge. However, a more detailed review or the assessment of a complex matter may be subject to a fee. You will be informed of any costs in advance. The amount charged depends on the time and effort required.
To enable a prompt assessment, please submit your enquiry in a structured manner via the contact form.
To become a member of VQF, you must submit an application for admission together with all required documents. Active membership is intended for financial intermediaries and advisors pursuant to Art. 2 para. 3, 3bis, 3ter and 3quater of the Anti-Money Laundering Act (AMLA), meaning individuals and companies that professionally accept, hold, invest or assist in the transfer of third-party assets. Active membership is not available without a corresponding activity as a financial intermediary or advisor.
The main requirements for becoming a VQF member include:
Conducting business activities that fall within the scope of the AMLA
Compliance with the applicable anti-money laundering requirements
A good reputation of the persons responsible for ensuring proper business conduct
Willingness to cooperate with VQF as part of its supervisory activities
Whether you are required to join a self-regulatory organization (SRO) such as VQF depends on the nature and scope of your activities as a financial intermediary or advisor.
If you are unsure whether your activities are subject to an SRO affiliation requirement, you can submit an applicability enquiry to VQF. Please send your enquiry in writing by email to info[at]vqf.ch or via the contact form and describe your activities in as much detail as possible. Relevant documents and additional information may be submitted together with your enquiry.
For a more detailed legal assessment, you may also obtain a legal memorandum from an external law firm. To receive a binding confirmation that your activities are not subject to direct supervision by FINMA, you may request a non-action letter directly from FINMA.
Further information and the contact form are available on our “AMLA applicability” page.
The bank details for paying the admission fee are provided in the relevant guidance document for the membership application. Applicants must transfer the admission fee themselves, as VQF does not issue a separate invoice in advance.
Please note that the admission fee must be paid before VQF begins processing the membership application. VQF will only start reviewing the submitted documents once payment has been received.
Payments from abroad cannot be made using the QR-IBAN and must instead be transferred exclusively to the regular IBAN. Any bank charges must be borne by the applicant. Once VQF has received both the admission fee and the membership application, the corresponding invoice will be issued.
The duration of the VQF membership admission process depends on whether the application has been submitted completely and correctly. Processing times may vary depending on the scope and complexity of the application documents, which is why it is not possible to provide a binding timeframe in weeks.
To avoid delays, we recommend submitting a complete and correctly filled-out membership application and paying the processing fee on time. This helps minimize the need for follow-up questions or requests for additional documents.
Further information on the admission process and its individual steps is available on the Become a Member page.
VQF provides all the required guidance documents, forms and checklists for membership applications on the “Documents” page. The documents you need to submit depend on the applicant’s legal form, namely whether the applicant is a natural person or a legal entity.
Natural persons: A dedicated guidance document and the relevant application forms are available for natural persons. A checklist guides applicants through each step of the membership application process.
Legal entities: A separate guidance document and specific forms tailored to companies and other legal entities are available.
Please note that VQF can only process applications if all required forms have been completed in full and duly signed and all supporting documents have been submitted.
The relevant guidance documents provide detailed information on which additional documents must be submitted and how to submit them correctly. VQF will only begin processing your membership application once the applicable processing fee plus VAT has been received.
Natural persons and legal entities operating as financial intermediaries or advisors in Switzerland’s para-banking sector may become members of VQF, provided they are not subject to direct supervision by FINMA. The legal basis is Art. 2 para. 3, 3bis, 3ter and 3quater of the Anti-Money Laundering Act (AMLA). This includes, in particular, payment service providers, lenders, foreign exchange dealers and cryptocurrency service providers. Depending on the business model, affiliation with VQF as a self-regulatory organization (SRO) may be possible.
Passive membership is also available to organizations and individuals that are not subject to supervision but wish to support the objectives of the association.
Companies or individuals that provide financial services but are not subject to direct supervision by FINMA are often required to join a recognized self-regulatory organization (SRO). This may include businesses engaged in lending, payment services, precious metals trading, advisors or activities as a Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP). They must comply with the applicable anti-money laundering due diligence obligations, including identifying their customers and documenting transactions.
The specific obligations are set out in the regulations of the respective SRO. Anyone who is unsure whether an SRO affiliation requirement applies should seek legal advice or request a non-action letter from FINMA to obtain a binding assessment.
You can contact the VQF Financial Services Standards Association using the following contact details.
Address (postal correspondence only; no in-person reception):
VQF – Verein zur Qualitätssicherung von Finanzdienstleistungen
General-Guisan-Strasse 6
CH-6300 Zug
Switzerland
Telephone:
+41 41 763 28 20
Telephone hours:
09:00–11:30
14:00–16:00
General enquiries and membership applications
For general enquiries, VQF recommends using the contact form on its website.
Membership applications can be submitted via the general email address:
info [at] vqf.ch
Training courses, cancellations and rebookings
For questions regarding training courses, cancellations or rebookings, please contact the relevant functional mailbox:
seminar [at] vqf.ch
For existing members
Changes to member information
To report changes to company information, persons responsible for ensuring proper business conduct or other information subject to notification requirements, please contact the functional mailbox for member information changes:
mutationen [at] vqf.ch
Audits
For questions regarding the conduct of audits or audit planning, please contact the relevant functional mailbox:
revision [at] vqf.ch
Persons responsible for member files
For specific matters, VQF recommends that existing members contact the person responsible for their member file directly. This person is familiar with the relevant file and can provide targeted assistance.
There are several ways to stay informed about regulatory developments and the latest VQF news. The easiest option is to subscribe to the VQF newsletter, which provides regular updates on current regulatory and industry developments. You can subscribe here: Subscribe to the newsletter.
VQF also recommends attending its events and training courses, which provide practical information on new regulatory requirements and guidance on how to implement them.
You can also find current updates and insights on the official VQF LinkedIn page, where VQF regularly publishes news, event announcements and specialist articles.
All important information and documents are available centrally on the VQF website. On the “Documents” page, you will find VQF regulations, forms and other official publications relevant to your activities.
Additional content is available in the secure members-only section. There, VQF members can access further tools, practical resources and additional documents prepared exclusively for members.
Your contact person at VQF depends on the nature of your enquiry.
- General enquiries: For questions regarding membership, invoices, AMLA applicability or documentation, please contact info[at]vqf.ch.
- Changes to member information: To report changes to company details, persons responsible for ensuring proper business conduct or other information subject to notification requirements, please contact mutationen[at]vqf.ch.
- Audits and reviews: For questions regarding audits, reviews or audit planning, please contact revision[at]vqf.ch.
- Training courses: For questions regarding training courses, rebookings or cancellations, please contact seminar[at]vqf.ch.
- Member-specific and regulatory matters: For member-specific or regulatory enquiries, please contact the person responsible for your file at the Legal & Compliance Desk. If you do not know who your contact person is, please email info[at]vqf.ch. We will be happy to forward your enquiry to the appropriate person.
Yes, changing your self-regulatory organization (SRO) is generally possible.
Membership with the current SRO must be terminated in accordance with the applicable notice period, while an application for admission must be submitted to the new SRO. The new SRO will generally review the required documents in a process similar to an initial membership application.
It is important to avoid any gap in regulatory supervision, as financial intermediaries and advisors must remain subject to continuous supervision. A change of SRO should therefore be planned well in advance and carefully coordinated.
Certain requirements must be met when withdrawing from VQF. These may include a final audit if required by VQF. In justified cases, VQF may waive the requirement for such a final audit.
If the withdrawal takes place as part of a transfer to another supervisory organization (SO), an audit by VQF is generally not required. In this case, responsibility for any further supervisory audit is transferred to the new supervisory organization.
VQF membership ends through termination, exclusion, liquidation or in connection with a transfer to another self-regulatory organization (SRO), a supervisory organization (SO) or direct FINMA supervision.
Ordinary termination is possible by giving three months’ notice to the end of the calendar year. Upon submission of a justified request, termination during the fiscal year is also possible.
- Exclusion may occur in particular in the event of serious violations.
- When transferring to another SRO, membership must be formally terminated in accordance with the applicable notice requirements.
- When transferring to a supervisory organization or direct FINMA supervision, VQF must also be informed in writing, as membership does not end automatically. The relevant FINMA decision must be submitted to VQF.
If you have lost an invoice or payment slip, the AML officer or deputy AML officer should contact us by email at info[at]vqf.ch.
Please provide the membership number, the member’s full name, the invoice number and the reason for your request. The invoice will then be sent to you again. Please pay the amount by the due date to avoid reminder fees.
The fees and contributions associated with VQF membership are governed by the applicable Fee Regulations. These set out the relevant provisions concerning admission fees, annual membership contributions and other applicable costs.
The Fee Regulations are available in the Downloads section.
The minimum fee is the minimum annual amount payable by each VQF member. It applies when the fee calculated in accordance with the Fee Regulations is lower than the specified minimum fee. Not to be confused with the membership fee.
The current minimum fee is set out in the Fee Regulations, which are available in the Downloads section.
A transfer to a supervisory organization (SO) or to direct FINMA supervision must be reported to VQF in writing. The valid FINMA decision must be submitted to VQF by email or post. Once the decision has been received, the withdrawing member will be provided with further information regarding the next steps.
VQF membership may be terminated in writing and with a legally valid signature by giving three months’ notice to the end of the calendar year. In justified cases, withdrawal during the year may also be possible upon request.
Please note that formal notice of termination is also required when transferring to another self-regulatory organization (SRO).
Before withdrawal can be completed, all outstanding requirements must be fulfilled. These include, in particular:
- a final audit, where required
- payment of all outstanding invoices and fees
- completion of any ongoing supervisory measures or changes to member information
- compliance with all membership obligations until the effective withdrawal date
The withdrawal request is reviewed by the person responsible for the member’s file, who will confirm the withdrawal and any applicable conditions in writing. Additional requirements may apply depending on the individual case.
Yes, every company affiliated with VQF must appoint a person responsible for anti-money laundering matters, known as the AML officer. This role ensures that the requirements of the Anti-Money Laundering Act (AMLA) and VQF’s regulations are implemented within the company.
The AML officer serves as the internal point of contact for all matters relating to anti-money laundering due diligence obligations, monitors compliance with internal directives and acts as the liaison with VQF and, where necessary, the Money Laundering Reporting Office Switzerland (MROS). The appointed person must have the necessary specialist knowledge and receive regular training to perform the role effectively. Higher requirements regarding professional experience and training apply to Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs).
If only a small number of people within the company are involved in performing anti-money laundering duties (fewer than six people), an additional deputy AML officer does not have to be appointed. Instead, the company must designate an authorized person who can access the relevant systems. This ensures that access to VQF’s systems and platforms remains available at all times and that communication with the Self-Regulatory Organisation is not interrupted.
The frequency of AMLA audits conducted for VQF members depends on the risk profile and business activities of the individual member. The following audit cycles apply:
Every 12 months: For financial intermediaries or advisors with an increased risk profile or complex business models.
Every 24 months: For financial intermediaries or advisors with a medium risk profile.
Every 36 months: For financial intermediaries or advisors with a low risk profile and straightforward business activities.
VQF determines the applicable audit cycle based on various criteria, including the member’s business model, transaction volume, customer structure and previous audit results. Extraordinary audits may also be ordered where necessary. The audits are carried out by external audit firms approved by VQF and assess compliance with the anti-money laundering obligations set out in the Anti-Money Laundering Act (AMLA). Further details are available in our supervisory concept on the Documents page.
Passive membership of VQF allows organizations and individuals that are not subject to supervision under the Anti-Money Laundering Act (AMLA) to benefit from the association’s expertise and professional network. Passive members receive access to the members-only section of the VQF website, including relevant documents and information on regulatory developments.
The obligations associated with passive membership of VQF are limited. Passive members are not subject to regulatory supervision and are not considered active financial intermediaries.
Their main obligations include complying with VQF’s Articles of Association, paying the annual membership fee and promptly notifying VQF of any changes to their contact details or address. If such changes are not reported in a timely manner and result in additional administrative work, the corresponding costs will be charged as an amendment fee.
Applying for passive VQF membership involves fewer requirements than applying for active membership, as passive members are not subject to supervision under the Anti-Money Laundering Act (AMLA).
As a rule, applicants only need to submit the passive membership application form, which is available in the Documents section of the VQF website.
If a VQF member fails to comply with its obligations, supervisory measures and sanctions may be imposed. VQF will generally first identify the deficiencies and set a deadline for them to be remedied. If the deficiencies are not corrected within the specified period or if violations occur repeatedly, the member may face warnings, contractual penalties or additional requirements.
In serious cases, the member’s business activities may be restricted or the member may be expelled from VQF. Serious violations may also have to be reported to FINMA or, where there is suspicion of a criminal offence, to the competent criminal prosecution authorities.
All sanctions and supervisory measures are based on the statutory requirements of the Anti-Money Laundering Act (AMLA) and VQF’s SRO Regulations, which set out the binding obligations and procedures applicable to members.
Note: This overview is not exhaustive. The consequences may vary depending on the nature and severity of the violation.
The declaration of consent authorizes VQF to maintain the member’s or applicant’s file electronically. By signing the declaration, the prospective member or existing member confirms that documents may be submitted electronically and processed digitally by VQF.
Once VQF has received the legally valid, signed declaration of consent, documents may generally be submitted digitally. In individual cases, however, VQF may still require certain documents to be submitted additionally by post. Official correspondence from VQF will continue to be sent by post.
Prospective members and existing members remain responsible for complying with statutory record-retention requirements and for retaining original documents themselves where required by law.
VQF members are subject to various obligations arising from the Anti-Money Laundering Act (AMLA; SR 955.0) and VQF’s regulations. These include, in particular, compliance with the due diligence obligations set out in Art. 3 et seq. AMLA. Such obligations include identifying the contracting party, establishing the identity of the beneficial owner, conducting additional investigations in higher-risk situations, and complying with documentation and record-retention requirements.
Other obligations of VQF members include complying with VQF’s regulations, undergoing regular audits and reviews, participating in mandatory basic and advanced training courses, fulfilling reporting obligations towards the Money Laundering Reporting Office Switzerland (MROS), and retaining documents in accordance with the applicable legal requirements. Members must also pay membership fees and audit costs in accordance with the Fee Regulations.
Disclaimer: This list is not exhaustive. Depending on a member’s business activities and risk profile, additional obligations may apply under the AMLA, other relevant legislation or VQF’s regulations.
If money laundering is suspected, financial intermediaries are required under Art. 9 of the Anti-Money Laundering Act (AMLA) to submit a report to the Money Laundering Reporting Office Switzerland (MROS) without delay. This applies if you know or have reasonable grounds to suspect that assets originate from a felony, are subject to the power of disposal of a criminal or terrorist organization, or are intended to finance terrorism.
A suspicion is considered reasonable if it cannot be dispelled through additional investigations. The report submitted to MROS must contain all relevant information and documents.
This obligation is not only established by law but is also specified in VQF’s SRO Regulations, available on the Documents page. The Regulations set out how the due diligence obligations must be implemented and which internal processes are required to identify and report suspicious cases.
Further provisions under criminal law can be found in the Swiss Criminal Code, in particular Art. 305bis, which criminalizes money laundering, and Art. 305ter, which governs due diligence obligations in financial transactions.
VQF offers two types of membership: active membership and passive membership.
Active members are financial intermediaries or advisors affiliated with VQF in its capacity as a self-regulatory organization recognized by FINMA under the Anti-Money Laundering Act (AMLA). They are subject to direct supervision by VQF and must comply with the statutory due diligence obligations. A distinction is made between financial intermediaries or advisors operating on a professional basis and those operating on a non-professional basis.
Passive members, by contrast, are individuals, companies or institutions that are not subject to supervision but wish to support the association and its objectives. They benefit from access to VQF information, publications and events but are not supervised by VQF.
Active membership is therefore intended for financial intermediaries or advisors who are subject to regulatory supervision, while passive membership is open to supporters who wish to participate in VQF’s network and benefit from its services and resources.
Various internal and external bodies can support you in complying with your anti-money laundering due diligence obligations:
Internal AML officers: Each company must appoint a person responsible for anti-money laundering matters and, possibly, a deputy. These individuals are responsible for ensuring internal compliance with the applicable due diligence obligations and act as the point of contact for the SRO and the Money Laundering Reporting Office Switzerland (MROS).
Your self-regulatory organization (SRO): If you are a member of an SRO such as VQF, you can obtain practical support directly from the organization. The SRO provides regulations, directives, templates and tools and offers regular training courses.
External specialists: Fiduciaries, specialized lawyers and compliance advisors can assist you with implementing the applicable obligations, reviewing internal processes and addressing complex regulatory matters.
Training and advanced training: By attending courses and seminars, including those offered directly by VQF, you can ensure that you and your employees remain informed about current regulatory requirements.
Information from public authorities: Official bodies such as FINMA and MROS publish annual reports, guidance and fact sheets that provide valuable practical orientation.
In summary, your SRO, such as VQF, is generally your primary source of support, complemented by your internal AML officers, external specialists and official information published by the relevant authorities.
Yes, depending on the scheduled format, VQF training courses are offered either online as webinars or on site as in-person events.
No. The basic and advanced training requirements may also be fulfilled by attending courses offered by another self-regulatory organization (SRO) or an external training provider, provided that they have been recognized as equivalent by the VQF.
However, the AML officer and deputy AML officer must complete their training with VQF or with an external training provider recognized by VQF. After completing an external course, the certificates of attendance must be submitted to seminar[at]vqf.ch, together with the relevant membership number.
The internal AMLA special department may subsequently provide the training within the company. VQF’s training materials may be used for this purpose. Participation must be documented, and the relevant records must be presented during audits upon request.
The AMLA advanced training generally lasts half a day and takes place from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon.
The AMLA basic training generally lasts one full day and takes place from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
The fees for VQF training courses, whether offered as webinars or in-person seminars, are set out in the VQF Fee Regulations. The current course fees are available on our Documents page.
VQF members must complete the required basic and advanced training courses on anti-money laundering. The AMLA basic training must generally be completed within twelve months of joining VQF or taking up the relevant role. Thereafter, an AMLA advanced training must be completed every two years.
Further information on how the training may be completed is available under the FAQ “Do I have to complete my AMLA basic and advanced training with VQF?”
Certificates of attendance and other evidence of completed training must be retained and presented during audits upon request. Failure to fulfil the training requirements may result in supervisory measures or sanction proceedings.
VQF basic and advanced training are held regularly throughout the year. Current training dates are published on the VQF website and announced in the newsletter. We therefore recommend checking the website regularly and subscribing to the newsletter to ensure that you do not miss any upcoming course dates.
You can register for our AMLA advanced training directly via the VQF website. Register for a course here.
You can register for our AMLA basic training courses directly via the VQF website. Register for a course here.
The AMLA advanced training is intended for individuals working in areas governed by the Anti-Money Laundering Act (AMLA). This includes, in particular, individuals who
- carry out financial intermediary or advisory activities pursuant to Art. 2 para. 3, 3bis, 3ter and 3quater AMLA,
- are responsible for complying with the due diligence obligations pursuant to Art. 3 et seq. AMLA, or
- are part of a member’s internal AMLA special department.
The course is therefore particularly suitable for professionals working in compliance and anti-money laundering.
The VASP-focused advanced training on the Anti-Money Laundering Act (AMLA) is intended for individuals who perform AMLA-related tasks in the Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) sector. This includes, in particular, professionals who carry out financial intermediary activities, are responsible for compliance with anti-money laundering due diligence obligations or are part of the AMLA special department.
The course is particularly suitable for professionals working in compliance, anti-money laundering and financial intermediation. VASP members may attend these seminars but are not required to do so. Alternatively, they may choose the general AMLA advanced training.
The AMLA basic training is intended for individuals working in areas governed by the Anti-Money Laundering Act (AMLA). This includes, in particular, individuals who
- carry out financial intermediary or advisory activities pursuant to Art. 2 para. 3, 3bis, 3ter and 3quater AMLA,
- are responsible for complying with the due diligence obligations pursuant to Art. 3 et seq. AMLA, or
- are part of a member’s AMLA special department
The training is therefore particularly suitable for professionals working in compliance and anti-money laundering.
Yes, VQF issues a certificate of attendance after completion of the seminar, provided that
- the respective course has been attended completely,
- any required final assessment has been passed successfully (for basic training courses), and
- the training fees or course fees have been paid completely.