On 10 November 2010, FINMA opened the consultation period for comments on improving client protection based on its comprehensive discussion paper "Regulation of the production and distribution of financial products to retail clients – current status, shortcomings and proposed measures". As a result of numerous enquiries, the submission deadline for comments has been extended to 2 May 2011. Please note that a French translation of the discussion paper will be available by the middle of February 2011.
