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Switzerland Takes Step Against Financial Terrorism with Public-Private Partnership

In a move to combat financial terrorism and money laundering, the Swiss Federal Council has approved a report outlining plans for a public-private partnership (PPP) between the government and private sector financial institutions. The initiative aims to enhance information sharing between the two entities to prevent and detect such criminal activities.

Background

The PPP was recommended by the Money Laundering Reporting Office Switzerland at the Federal Office of Police, which found that collaboration between the public and private sectors can be a vital tool in fighting crime. Already, 20 of the world’s top financial centers have established similar partnerships with positive results.

Support from Financial Sector

Switzerland’s financial sector has expressed support for the initiative and is willing to actively contribute to its development. The country’s 2020-23 crime-fighting strategy, set forth by the Federal Department of Justice and Police, also emphasizes closer cooperation between the public and private sectors as a key factor in combating crime effectively.

Objectives

The partnership will involve using strategic analysis to identify methods, trends, threats, and risks associated with terrorist financing and money laundering. The private sector will provide:

  • Statistical data
  • Indicators
  • Typologies

to help authorities better identify suspicious cases, ultimately aiding in prevention and law enforcement efforts.

Next Steps

The Federal Council has welcomed the initiative, which is in line with Switzerland’s commitment to combating financial terrorism and money laundering. The country’s legal provisions, such as bank-client confidentiality, will be taken into account when developing the partnership.

  • Defining the form, objectives, legal basis, and composition of the partnership
  • Developing a strategic partnership with the financial sector for sharing information between the public and private sectors

Conclusion

This initiative is a significant step forward in Switzerland’s efforts to combat financial terrorism and money laundering, and demonstrates the country’s commitment to international cooperation and security.