Swiss Fund Solutions
Atlas is authorised and regulated to provide comprehensive Swiss fund representation, distribution services, and arrangements with paying agent banks.
Our Swiss Fund Solutions offer clients high-quality fund governance, continuous regulatory oversight, and a streamlined process that reduces both costs and time-to-market.
Swiss Fund Representation Services
Switzerland is a key investment market, and Atlas brings extensive experience and in-depth knowledge of its regulatory landscape. Accredited by the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) and authorised as a regulated asset manager, Atlas represents foreign funds for distribution in Switzerland to both professional and retail investors. Our Swiss fund representation services include:
- CISA Compliance: Acting in full compliance with the Collective Investment Schemes Act (CISA), including direct communication with FINMA and responding to investor queries.
- Swiss Fund Analysis & Due Diligence: Conducting thorough analysis and regulatory due diligence to ensure funds meet all necessary standards.
- Regulatory Updates: Keeping fund managers informed of relevant developments in Swiss fund regulations.
- Representation for UCITS and AIFs: Providing expertise for a broad range of investment vehicles distributed in Switzerland.
- Legal Advice & Initial FINMA Filing: Advising fund managers on Swiss legal requirements and supporting the initial FINMA submission process.
- Coordination with Tax Advisors: Ensuring seamless collaboration with tax advisors to maintain compliance with Swiss tax regulations.
- Distribution Monitoring: Overseeing fund distribution activities to ensure adherence to regulatory standards and market best practices.
- Paying Agent Services: Facilitating paying agent arrangements with reputable Swiss banks selected by the fund manager.
FinSA-Compliant Fund Management Solutions
The Swiss Financial Services Act (FinSA), effective from 1 January 2020, introduced enhanced regulatory obligations for foreign funds distributed in Switzerland. Atlas supports clients in meeting these requirements, which include:
- Collection and processing of client documentation
- Client advisor training and registration
- Coordination with the ombudsman office and notifications of regulatory changes
- Affiliation to an ombudsman
- Ensuring professional insurance coverage
- Compliance with new organisational and conduct rules
- Classification of Swiss investors according to FinSA standards
Atlas provides a complete Swiss fund management solution to ensure full compliance with FinSA obligations, tailored to the specific type of fund and distribution strategy.
Swiss Fund Distribution Services
Atlas facilitates all aspects of fund distribution in Switzerland, helping clients navigate regulatory and operational requirements.
Key distribution services include:
- Access to Swiss banking distribution platforms
- Due diligence and contracting of Swiss fund distributors
- Preparation of fund distribution agreements compliant with Swiss Fund and Asset Manager Association (SFAMA) standards
- Negotiation of distribution contracts with Swiss distributors, in alignment with SFAMA guidelines
- Facilitating engagement with qualified institutional investors through capital introduction events and meetings
- Acting as a global distributor, managing retrocessions for Swiss fund distributors and third-party marketers
Why Choose Atlas?
By selecting Atlas’s Swiss Fund Solutions, clients benefit from a team of experienced professionals dedicated to delivering:
- High-quality Swiss fund governance
- Continuous regulatory oversight and analysis
- Streamlined operational processes that reduce costs and accelerate time-to-market
For further information on our European and Swiss fund solutions, please contact a Atlas Swiss fund representative.