Sustainable Finance in Switzerland – Adoption of a New Paradigm through Regulatory Change and Innovation

In recent years, ESG (Environment, Social, Governance) has become a key driver in reshaping the financial industry. Sustainable finance is increasingly impacting strategic decisions and business activities in general, as well as leading to the development of new financial products and services. 

We are delighted to announce the release of our new publication – a truly interdisciplinary team effort by the following partners and associates from our @Banking, Finance & Fintech Team, ESG Desk and other teams: 

Roman Aus der Au, Christoph Bauer, Thomas Bauer, Sémia Bey, Luca Bianchi, Manuel Brogli, Jean-Luc Chenaux, Vincent Cottier, Shima Gennari, Dzeneta Hrustic, Roman Huber, Barbara Fritschi, Michael Kremer, Armin Kühne, Daniel Lengauer, Gaspare Loderer, Karim Maizar, Nicolas Mosimann, Sarah Mostafa, Dominik Oberholzer, Henry Peter, Ines Pöschel, Christophe Rapin, Isabelle Romy, Lea Ruckstuhl, Reto Schumacher, Jessica Sommer, Cornelia Stengel, Noémie Weill, Denise Wohlwend, and Rim Zaouia, as well as Ksenia Wess.  

This comprehensive book explores ESG and sustainable finance regulation and innovation, providing valuable insights into Switzerland's rapidly evolving regulatory landscape. 

 

What is the content:  

 

• Key Concepts and Importance of ESG and Sustainability for the Economy and the Financial Sector 

• Regulatory Developments in Sustainable Finance 

• ESG and Sustainability Regulation Applicable to Financial Institutions 

• ESG and Sustainability-Related Financial Instruments and Financial Services 

• ESG and Sustainability-Related Financing and Lending 

• Innovation and Sustainable Fintech 

• Further ESG and Sustainability-related perspectives such as e.g. the impact on Companies and Boards of Directors, M&A, Entrepreneurship and Venture Capital, Pension Fund regulation, Data Protection Law, Compliance, Investigations, Litigation & Arbitration, Environmental Law 

 

This book is a practical guide and an essential resource for staying ahead in the dynamic world of sustainable finance, whether you are a financial professional, a real economy stakeholder, or simply interested in the future of finance. 

The book has just been published and is available in the bookshops.