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In its ruling 4A_149/2025 of 12 January 2026 — designated for official publication — the Swiss Federal Supreme Court, sitting as a five-judge panel, denies any duty to surrender retrocessions in a pure execution-only relationship. An analysis of the conflict-of-interest doctrine as the dogmatic hinge, of the constellations the Court deliberately leaves open, and of the consequences for discretionary asset management, investment advice and retrocession-related claims enforcement.
Europe is structurally short on diesel and gasoil. The Iran conflict therefore hits more than crude — within weeks it can reach the pump.
Europe is structurally short on diesel and gasoil. The Iran conflict therefore hits more than crude — within weeks it can reach the pump.
The Financial Institutions Act and Financial Services Act fundamentally change the regulatory landscape for trustees in Switzerland — with direct implications for retrocession obligations.
Inflation-linked bonds promise to preserve purchasing power. Yet between the instrument's real yield and the return that reaches the investor lies a cost layer that is rarely disclosed in full.
Retrocessions on fund products create systemic conflicts of interest. An analysis shows how the practice works and why a ban is being debated.
From Reuters to Forbes to NZZ: a curated collection of the most important media coverage on retrocessions, kickbacks, and hidden commissions in Swiss finance.
The STEP Journal article by Martin Straub quantifies the 'Retro Drag' — the cumulative performance impact of hidden commissions on investor portfolios over 20 years.
Hidden commissions create systematic conflicts of interest between investors and asset managers. An NZZ analysis shows why transparency is the only antidote.
Professional debt collection is a compliance discipline. This post highlights what “serious” looks like: data minimisation, respectful messaging, clear evidence and robust vendor governance.
Most cases are won or lost before formal enforcement. We outline a practical, respectful playbook: documentation, timing, negotiation and when to escalate — with an eye on recovery rates and reputation.
