Easy, efficient and effective compliance with duties

The aim of all services provided by the VQF is to support its members in fulfilling the duties imposed on them by the Anti-Money Laundering Act, as easily, efficiently and effectively as possible. By performing the required actions, members fight against money laundering and the financing of terrorism and contribute to the integrity of Switzerland as a financial centre.

 

I. Services and advice for members

As a member of the VQF you can take advantage of a variety of services and other benefits, in particular:

  • Supervisory and other services provided by the Association for VQF SRO Members: As an SRO member, supervision by the VQF authorises you to act as a financial intermediary in the parabanking sector in Switzerland (Article 2 Section 3 of the Anti-Money Laundering Act). You are also entitled to draw on a number of additional services from the VQF in association with your SRO membersh
  • Customised specialist legal advice in the field of the Anti-Money Laundering Act: At attractive pdf rates (201 KB) .
  • Basic and advanced training seminars in the field of the Anti-Money Laundering Act: our experienced, highly trained experts provide you with valuable, up-to-date knowledge from theory and practice.
  • Representation of your interests towards the Swiss authorities with regard to the Anti-Money Laundering Act (e.g. in the Swiss parliamentary legislation process, consultation with Swiss authorities, etc.).
  • Attractive cost structure
  • Continuous information: The VQF keeps you up to date regarding important developments and events for members by means of regular newsletters.

II. Services and advice for third parties (non-members)

The VQF also offer professional services to non-members:

  • Basic and Advanced Training Seminars in the field of the Anti-Money Laundering Act.
  • Customised specialist legal advice from the VQF in the fields of the Anti-Money Laundering Act at attractive rates.

  • Please take note that, although VQF provides most documents and services in German and in English, VQF may decide to provide certain services and documents exclusively in German.

 

 

Please note that only the German version is legally binding.