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Leonteq ordered to disgorge 9.3 million francs in profit by Swiss regulator

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Posted on December 12, 2024

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Swiss Regulator Orders Leonteq to Disgorge 9.3 Million Francs

(Reuters) - Leonteq has been ordered to disgorge profits worth 9.3 million Swiss francs ($10.52 million), Switzerland's financial regulator said on Thursday, following a probe that found the investment services provider breached risk management obligations.

The regulator, FINMA, said it would appoint an audit mandatary to monitor the correct implementation of measures imposed to ensure compliance with the law is restored.

The decision is not yet legally binding, according to a statement from the agency.

($1 = 0.8838 Swiss francs)

(Reporting by Rachel More; Editing by Dave Graham)

Key Takeaways

  • Leonteq ordered to return 9.3 million francs in profits.
  • Swiss regulator FINMA found risk management breaches.
  • An audit mandatary will oversee compliance measures.
  • The decision is not yet legally binding.
  • Exchange rate: $1 = 0.8838 Swiss francs.

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The main topic is the Swiss regulator FINMA ordering Leonteq to disgorge 9.3 million francs due to risk management breaches.
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What measures will be taken? An audit mandatary will monitor the implementation of compliance measures.
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Is the decision final? No, the decision is not yet legally binding.

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