The two sessions will focus on the practical experiences of investigators and authorities in the field of anti-money laundering, as well as on the regulatory responses at various legal levels — from the FATF recommendations to the draft law on corporate transparency, the legislative amendments extending the automatic exchange of information to cryptocurrencies, and the complete revision of the FINMA Anti-Money Laundering Ordinance.
The program aims to provide clear timelines for the main upcoming regulatory developments, such as the introduction of corporate transparency requirements and the establishment of the new “consultant” role, and to examine their implications for affected professionals: banks, asset managers, investment funds, fiduciaries, accountants, notaries, and lawyers.
Given the growing importance of cryptocurrency transactions both in the reporting of suspicious financial activities and more generally in criminal investigations, particular attention will be devoted to this phenomenon. Special consideration will also be given to the significant repercussions of these regulatory changes on real estate transactions.
The program is structured over two consecutive afternoons. However, participants may register for only one of the sessions.

Program and speakers – Tuesday, 27 January 2026
FATF recommendations and legislative adaptation, with particular reference to the introduction of the consultant role and implications for lawyers and fiduciaries
Giovanni Molo, Attorney-at-law, Dr. iur., LL.M, Partner, COLLEGAL Law and Notary Firm, Lugano

Draft law on corporate transparency: legislative process and critical insights
Sara Scalmana, Attorney-at-law, Certified Tax Expert, Bär & Karrer AG, Lugano

New due diligence obligations for notaries and in real estate transactions
Pietro Crespi, Attorney-at-law, Dr. iur., Partner, Pietro Crespi Law and Notary Firm, Bellinzona

Suspicious activity reports: current practice and upcoming developments
Alessandro Pulvirenti, Analyst, MROS

Program and speakers – Thursday, 5 February 2026
Comprehensive revision of the FINMA Anti-Money Laundering Ordinance and investigations into cryptocurrency transactions in a comparative perspective (the Binance indictment)
Giovanni Molo, Attorney-at-law, Dr. iur., LL.M, Partner, COLLEGAL Law and Notary Firm, Lugano

Seizure and tracing of cryptocurrencies: practical experiences
Lars Schlichting, Attorney-at-law, LL.M. Lexify SA, Lugano

Extension of the automatic exchange of information to cryptocurrencies and application of the travel rule to crypto transactions: regulatory requirements and operational challenges
Incoronato Sammarone, Senior Legal Advisor, BRP Bizzozero & Partners SA, Lugano

New due diligence obligations for investment funds
Sandro Prosperi, Certified Public Accountant, CCSA (Certification in Control Self-Assessment), Licensed Audit Expert (ASR), Fiduciary Accountant, President and Director, PLURIAUDIT SA, Lugano

Fees
Two afternoons
CHF 600.–
CHF 500.– for partner associations

One afternoon
CHF 350.–
CHF 300.– for partner associations

Registration
www.bit.ly/evento-riciclaggio