Information for advisors
With the revision of the Anti-Money Laundering Act, certain professionally active advisors may also be covered by the AMLA. Depending on the specific activity, due diligence, organisational and reporting obligations under the AMLA as well as affiliation with a self-regulatory organisation may become necessary.
Who may be affected
Persons and companies may be affected in particular if they act for third parties in financial transactions or in raising funds in connection with certain legal transactions.
Examples of such legal transactions may include:
Thresholds and timing
The thresholds for professional activity will be specified in the Anti-Money Laundering Ordinance, as is the case for financial intermediaries. The relevant provisions are currently still available only in draft form.
Early clarification is therefore recommended, especially if your activity could fall within one of the areas mentioned.
Clarify early which obligations may apply
The VQF supports advisors with questions regarding possible subordination, affiliation with an SRO and the admission process.
Prepare your application
If you are ready to submit an application for admission, you can prepare the required documents directly. The application form and standardised enclosures are available for download as Word files and can be completed electronically.
The instructions will guide you quickly and easily through the admission process.