The impact of the Berne Financial Services Agreement

We're delighted to announce a series of informative webinars focusing on the Berne Financial Services Agreement between Switzerland and the UK, a landmark development announced on 21 December 2023. 

This significant agreement marks a new era in specific financial services sectors, enhancing mutual cooperation and recognition between the two nations. The webinar series aims to dissect the principal elements of the Berne Agreement, offering a thorough insight into its implications for asset management, banking, investment services, financial market infrastructures, over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives, and insurance sectors.

Full details and links for registration are provided below.

We greatly value your participation and look forward to a fruitful exchange of ideas during these sessions.

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Webinar | Navigating the Insurance Landscape

Tuesday, 6 February 2024, 10:00 - 11:00 (GMT) / 11:00 - 12:00 (CET)

Discover how the Berne Agreement opens doors for Swiss and UK insurance undertakings to provide cross-border services to large corporate clients. Join us as Kaspar Landolt and Sarah Brook delve into the details, offering insights into the recognition of specific lines of non-life insurance and the relief for non-tied insurance intermediaries.

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Webinar | Access for Asset Management, Banking and Investment Services

Wednesday, 7 February 2024, 10:00 - 11:00 (GMT) / 11:00 - 12:00 (CET)

The Berne Agreement confirms the existing mutual access arrangements for fund marketing and portfolio management delegation, while cementing the ability for banks to provide cross-border banking services (in contrast to the EU’s upcoming third country branch requirements). Explore the extended flexibility for Swiss firms in offering portfolio management and investment advice to professional clients and high net worth individuals. Learn about the Agreement's impact on cross-border activities and the additional flexibility for UK client advisers.

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Webinar | Stock Exchanges and Financial Market Infrastructures

Tuesday, 13 February 2024, 10:00 - 11:00 (GMT) / 11:00 - 12:00 (CET)

Explore the rules on trading venues, financial market infrastructures and over-the-counter derivatives and how the general legal and supervisory framework is mutually recognised, increased cooperation is agreed or compliance with certain obligations is facilitated.

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