The VQF - Centre of Competence for Compliance Services 

The VQF, originally established as a quality assurance organisation for the financial centre of Zug, has held the function of an official FINMA-recognised Self-Regulatory Organisation (SRO) pursuant to the Anti-Money Laundering Act (AMLA) since 1998.

Members of the VQF include financial intermediaries from the parabanking sector, such as providers of services related to payment transactions, credit providers, investment companies, independent asset managers, fiduciaries, lawyers, trust companies, providers of collective capital investment schemes, etc.

The SRO offers comprehensive services in the field of compliance management. Here, the Association is obliged to monitor duties arising from the Anti-Money Laundering Act. In addition, the VQF carries out periodic audits on members, trains them in matters concerning the Anti-Money Laundering Act and represents their interests in the legislative and political arena.

The VQF, the oldest and largest cross-industry SRO in Switzerland, has its headquarters in Zug and employs a total of 12 permanent staff, including experienced specialists. In addition, the office works in close cooperation with a network of experts in selected areas.

Members of the VQF thus always have a direct contact partner who is very well acquainted with their industry-specific issues.