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Liechtenstein’s Financial Sector: A Model of Stability and Regulation

In the aftermath of the global financial crisis, Liechtenstein has made significant strides in strengthening its financial sector through robust regulations and supervision. The country’s banks are renowned for their solid capital base, high-quality equity, and conservative risk management practices.

Remuneration and Bonus System

To ensure that remuneration policies align with sound risk management, Liechtenstein’s Financial Market Authority (FMA) requires banks and investment firms to introduce and maintain policies consistent with effective risk management. The FMA also monitors the implementation of these policies and shares information with European supervisory bodies.

Capital Adequacy and Liquidity

Liechtenstein’s banks boast an average Tier 1 ratio of over 20%, far exceeding Basel III and EU capital requirements. The country’s AAA rating by Standard & Poor’s underscores its reliability and stability. The FMA ensures that banks maintain sound, effective, and comprehensive strategies for internal capital adequacy.

Recovery and Resolution

The Recovery and Resolution Act (RRA) provides a framework for resolving systemically important financial institutions, addressing the too-big-to-fail issue. The RRA also enables the creation of resolution plans and authorizes the use of resolution tools to minimize disruption to critical functions and protect public funds.

Token and Trustworthy Technology Services

In response to the growing importance of blockchain and distributed ledger technology, Liechtenstein has introduced regulations governing token and trustworthy technology service providers. The country’s Law on Token and Trustworthy Technology Service Providers requires registration and supervision by the FMA, ensuring that these services are subject to robust oversight.

Conclusion

Liechtenstein’s financial sector is a model of stability and regulation, with robust policies and supervisory structures in place to ensure the integrity of its banks and investment firms. The country’s commitment to effective risk management, capital adequacy, and recovery planning has earned it an AAA rating from Standard & Poor’s and recognition as a leader in financial regulation.

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Sources

1. Directive 2013/36/EU 2. FMA website: www.fma-li.li/de/aufsicht/bereich-banken/banken-und-wertpapierfirmen/me… 3. Regulation (EU) No. 575/2013 4. Article 22, Paragraph 4, BA 5. Article 23, Paragraph 2, BA 6. Directive 2010/76/EU 7. Annex 4.4, No. 1, Paragraph 2, Subparagraph k, Banking Ordinance 8. Annex 4.4, No. 1, Paragraph 2, Subparagraph l, Banking Ordinance 9. Annex 4.4, No. 1, Paragraph 2, Subparagraph n, Sentence 2, Banking Ordinance 10. Article 7a, Paragraph 3, BA 11. Directive 2014/59/EU 12. Article 82, Recovery and Resolution Act

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