01 / HCCH
International convention
Convention on the Law Applicable to Trusts and on their Recognition ↗
Read the applicable text and status table alongside the relevant domestic law.
29 October 2026
Primary material
Official materials consulted for this edition. Our explanations sit alongside the sources and do not replace them.
01 / HCCH
International convention
Read the applicable text and status table alongside the relevant domestic law.
02 / FINMA
Regulatory guidance
A starting point for assessing trustee licensing requirements and stated exemptions.
03 / FINMA
Regulatory guidance
Explains SRO recognition, affiliation and anti-money-laundering supervision.
04 / FINMA
Regulatory guidance
Explains ongoing supervision of independent portfolio managers and trustees.
05 / FINMA
Regulatory guidance
Summarises identification, clarification, organisational and reporting obligations.
06 / FINMA
Official register
Use the exact entity name and relevant authorisation category. Confirm current status where it matters.
07 / Swiss Confederation
Official register
An entry point for locating a Swiss entity and its competent commercial register. This draft does not reproduce individual company extracts.