FINMA Public

Information for individual investors and clients

The FINMA Public section of our website contains a wealth of easily accessible information on our activities as a supervisory authority and how we protect the clients of financial service providers. Investors, creditors and policyholders can find answers to key questions relating to the financial market and tips for protecting themselves.

Clients of financial service providers enjoy legal protection as investors, creditors or policyholders. As part of its mandate, FINMA monitors compliance with these rules.

Do you have questions about your insurance provider or a problem with your bank? Would you like to know how you can protect yourself from illegal providers on the financial market? You will find information on these topics in the FINMA Public section of our website. You will also find additional useful sources of information and tips for protecting yourself against investment fraud.

Anyone wishing to check whether a company operating on the financial market has a licence or whether a warning has been issued against a financial market participant can find the lists of authorised institutions and the warning list here.

Be wary when considering attractive crypto offers

Unscrupulous providers can also be encountered in the area of FinTech services.

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Warning about misuse of the FINMA name

You should be suspicious about calls or emails claiming to be from FINMA because as a rule FINMA does not contact individuals.

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FINMA's role

Supervision of the financial market and financial institutions: This video explains FINMA's role and its main responsibilities.

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Protection against investment fraud

Fraudulent and illegal service providers who are intent on making money out of unsuspecting investors are a constant factor on the financial market. This video gives practical tips on how you can protect yourself against them.

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