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Independent Audit Advisory

Swiss Financial
Compliance &
Audit Excellence

Providing independent audit, regulatory compliance, and risk advisory services to Switzerland's leading financial institutions since 1998.

Firm at a Glance

26+
Years Active
180+
Client Institutions
94%
Client Retention
48
Qualified Auditors
FINMA EXPERTsuisse ISACA ISO 27001 PCAOB

Trusted by leading Swiss financial institutions

CANTONAL BANK GROUP HELVETIA INVEST AG ALPINA INSURANCE ZURICH PRIVATE WEALTH BERNESE CUSTODY AG

Comprehensive Audit & Advisory Services

Tailored to the regulatory requirements and operational complexity of Swiss financial institutions.

Statutory Audit

Independent financial statement audits in accordance with Swiss GAAP FER, IFRS, and FINMA circulars. We ensure full regulatory conformity.

Swiss GAAP FER IFRS FINMA Circ. 2020/1

Regulatory Compliance

Assessment and advisory on FINMA supervisory requirements, Anti-Money Laundering Act (AMLA), and cross-border compliance obligations.

AML/CFT FIDLEG / FINIG MiFID II

IT & Cyber Risk Audit

Audit of information security controls, ICT risk frameworks, and operational resilience against FINMA ICT guidelines and DORA requirements.

FINMA ICT DORA ISO 27001

Internal Audit Support

Co-sourcing and quality assurance for internal audit functions at banks, insurance companies, and asset managers under FINMA supervision.

IIA Standards Three Lines Model

Risk Advisory

Enterprise risk management frameworks, stress testing support, ICAAP / ILAAP review, and credit risk model validation.

ICAAP Basel IV ERM

ESG & Sustainability Reporting

Assurance services for non-financial disclosures, climate risk assessments, and SFDR / EU Taxonomy alignment for Swiss financial entities.

SFDR TCFD GRI

Founded in Zurich.
Trusted across Switzerland.

SwissFinancial was established in 1998 by a team of former KPMG and EY partners with deep specialization in Swiss financial regulation. We have remained a fiercely independent mid-sized firm — never acquired, never compromised.

  • FINMA-approved audit firm (RAG-No. 501234)
  • Member of EXPERTsuisse since 1999
  • Offices in Zurich, Geneva & Lugano
  • All senior auditors hold Swiss CPA (dipl. WP)
  • No conflicts of interest — audit only, no consulting

Independence Is Our Core Product

We believe that audit quality is only achievable through genuine independence. Unlike the Big Four, we do not offer management consulting, technology implementation, or advisory services that could create conflicts with our audit opinions.

Our sole mandate is to provide accurate, objective, and technically rigorous audit and compliance assessments. Every engagement is led by a licensed Swiss Certified Accountant with sector-specific expertise.

Sector Depth

Dedicated teams for banks, insurance, asset management, payment institutions, and crypto custodians.

Regulatory Currency

We track FINMA circulars and EU regulatory developments in real time through our dedicated regulatory intelligence unit.

Multilingual Capability

Full engagement capability in German, French, Italian, and English across all Swiss cantons.

Senior Leadership

Each partner brings over 20 years of Swiss financial sector audit experience.

HM

Dr. Hans Meister

Managing Partner

Former FINMA Senior Examiner. Specialises in banking statutory audit and ICAAP review. Dipl. WP, University of Zurich.

CL

Christine Lüscher

Partner – Compliance

15 years at KPMG Switzerland. Expert in AMLA, cross-border regulations, and FIDLEG compliance frameworks. Geneva office lead.

MR

Marco Rossi

Partner – IT Risk

CISA, CISM certified. Leads all ICT audit mandates. Previously Head of IT Audit at a major Swiss cantonal bank. Lugano office lead.

SB

Sabine Burkhalter

Partner – ESG Assurance

Pioneer in Swiss ESG assurance. Advises on SFDR, TCFD, and climate risk disclosures for asset managers and pension funds.

FINMA Approved

RAG-registered audit firm authorized to conduct prudential audits on behalf of FINMA.

26 Years of Practice

Continuous operations since 1998 with an unqualified regulatory track record.

EXPERTsuisse Member

Full membership of the Swiss Expert Association for Audit, Tax and Fiduciary.

ISO 27001 Certified

Information security management system certified by SQS since 2016.

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Initial consultations are confidential and without obligation. We typically respond to all enquiries within one business day.

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