FINMA approves SIX and BX as Prospectus Offices
Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) has approved SIX Exchange Regulation AG and BX Swiss AG to act as Prospectus Offices as from June 1st, 2020. Their appointment represents a major step in the implementation of the new Swiss prospectus regime. As a consequence, the new Swiss prospectus requirements will be mandatory and offering as well as listing prospectuses will generally require approval by one of the Prospectus Offices as from December 1st, 2020. This newsletter outlines the regulatory implications and proceedings of the new statutory prospectus review.