# Swiss money laundering regulatory developments

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/swiss-money-laundering-regulatory-developments
> Updated: 2026-10-14T09:14:36.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2.

Switzerland has implemented new regulatory measures to combat money laundering, specifically targeting the real estate sector. As of October 1, 2026, a revision of the Money Laundering Act (GwG) brought real estate advisory and mediation activities under legal scrutiny, requiring brokers to adopt stricter customer identification and documentation processes.

A subsequent national report indicated that Switzerland’s overall risk exposure to money laundering and terrorism financing remains stable. While the risk of terrorism financing is considered relatively limited, the report identified organized crime, corruption, and tax-related crimes as primary threats. The findings highlighted that technology-intensive and internationally oriented industries remain particularly exposed, leading to recommendations for improved data foundations and strengthened information exchange.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-14: Switzerland reports stable risk levels for money laundering

Switzerland's risk exposure to money laundering and terrorism financing remains stable, with organized crime and corruption identified as the primary threats, according to a new national report.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/switzerland-reports-stable-risk-levels-for-money-laundering

### 2026-09-30: Switzerland real estate sector faces new money laundering regulations

A revision of Switzerland's Money Laundering Act, effective October 1, 2026, will subject real estate advisory services to new regulatory oversight and stricter documentation requirements.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/switzerland-real-estate-sector-faces-new-money-laundering-regulations

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