Michael Kallenberg

Mar 8, 2024 | mondaq.com | Michael Kallenberg |Michèle Landtwing Leupi |Luka Muller

Virtual assets are an integral part of the global financial landscape. The country risk analysis is part of the KYC process. Virtual assets need to be assessed in a differentiated way. The Swiss Anti-Money Laundering Act (AMLA) takes a risk-based approach to combating money laundering and terrorist financing. This is also derived from the first of the 40 recommendations of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF).

Feb 28, 2024 | lexology.com | Michael Kallenberg |Michèle Landtwing Leupi |Luka Muller

Virtuelle Vermögenswerte sind fester Bestandteil der globalen Finanzlandschaft. Eine Analyse der Länderrisiken ist Teil des KYC-Prozesses. Dabei sind virtuelle Vermögenswerte differenziert zu betrachten. KYC-Prozess und LänderrisikoZur Bekämpfung der Geldwäscherei und Terrorismusfinanzierung folgt das Geldwäschereigesetz (GwG) dem risikobasierten Ansatz. Dieser ergibt sich auch aus der ersten der 40 Empfehlungen, die von der Financial Action Task Force (FATF) herausgegeben werden.

Feb 28, 2024 | lexology.com | Michael Kallenberg |Michèle Landtwing Leupi |Luka Muller

Virtual assets are an integral part of the global financial landscape. The country risk analysis is part of the KYC process. Virtual assets need to be assessed in a differentiated way. KYC process and country riskThe Swiss Anti-Money Laundering Act (AMLA) takes a risk-based approach to combating money laundering and terrorist financing. This is also derived from the first of the 40 recommendations of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF).

Feb 14, 2024 | mme.ch | Michael Kallenberg

When is an inheritance case cross-border? An inheritance case may have foreign connections in many ways. For example, an EU national domiciled in Switzerland passes away, or a Swiss national domiciled in Asia dies in Singapore. Or the deceased had a succession plan based on UK law, including trusts, in place or, as it is often the case, the deceased left behind assets in multiple jurisdictions.

Feb 2, 2024 | mondaq.com | Martina Aepli |Michael Kallenberg |Stefan Keller

Prepare for legal disputes: Optimising your chances by taking early steps. Key points to consider in this article. A court case is not only about what really happened, but above all about what can be proved. If the claimant is unable to convince the court of its position with objective evidence, the case will be dismissed. Well-maintained records are also important on the defendant's side to successfully defend against unjustified claims.