The industry association considers the regulatory package submitted for consultation by the Federal Council to be excessive. «Additional powers alone do not lead to better supervision,» the Swiss Bankers Association said with regard to Finma.

On the Way to a «Super Agency»? (Image: Finma)

Wednesday, 12 August 2026 16:43

The Swiss Bankers Association (SBA) offered both praise and criticism for the too-big-to-fail package presented by the Federal Council on Wednesday and submitted for consultation.

The SBA supports targeted improvements to liquidity provision and the resolution capabilities of systemically important banks and acknowledges the Federal Council’s efforts to ensure a proportionate approach, according to a statement.