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Switzerland’s compliance model sets the standard for private banking hubs
Sept. 9, 2025 · Authored by Crystal Trout
Non-banking financial institutions are under heightened scrutiny, with regulators taking decisive action on anti-money laundering and sanctions compliance failures. In her conversation with Professional Wealth Management (PWM), Baker Tilly's Crystal Trout emphasized the need to look deeper:
- Beyond basic identity checks
- Into clients’ business interests
- Into political connections
Compliance is no longer a checkbox — it’s a strategic necessity.
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