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Shaping the future of asset management together

As a member of the 网曝吃瓜, you are part of a strong community committed to quality, innovation and sustainable growth in the Swiss asset management industry. You benefit from exclusive information, first-class networking opportunities and direct involvement in shaping the framework conditions of our industry.

Membership not only gives you access to an exclusive network, but also offers concrete benefits for your daily work.

1. 网曝吃瓜 as your point of contact: We provide you with individualised, expert support. Whether you have questions about regulatory issues, current developments or member services, your personal contact at 网曝吃瓜 is there to assist you. This means you receive fast, practical support.

2. Industry standards & access to information: You will receive exclusive access to our member newsletter, specialist information, guidelines and policies, as well as free access to self-regulation. This will keep you up to date with the latest developments in the Swiss asset management industry.

3. Community & Networking: Utilise our network to exchange ideas with industry colleagues at events, round tables and in our committees. Make new contacts and expand your network in a targeted manner.

4. Visibility & participation: Play an active role in shaping the industry by participating in our specialist committees, platforms and committees. Contribute your expertise, discuss current topics and help to directly influence standards and guidelines in the Swiss asset management industry.

Full members:

• Any institution that produces in Switzerland and is organised as an asset management company, a fund management company or a custodian bank qualifies as a Full Member. Representatives of collective investment schemes also qualify as Full Members. Eligibility requires that the institution holds one of the following authorisations issued by the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA):
  
  • Authorisation as a manager of collective assets pursuant to the FinIA;
  • Authorisation as a fund management company pursuant to the FinIA;
  • Authorisation pursuant to the CISA to establish, manage or represent collective investment schemes, or to hold their assets in custody; or
  • An authorisation issued by FINMA and demonstrable active engagement in asset management activities.

Associate members:

• Distributors: Distributors are asset management companies headquartered outside Switzerland that distribute investment products in Switzerland or maintain a significant business relationship with the Swiss asset management market but do not produce in Switzerland.
• Service providers, in particular audit and law firms: Service providers are companies that are part of the Swiss Asset Management industry and provide legal services, advisory support, or technical solutions. This category includes auditing firms, lawyers, other financial service providers without FINMA authorization, legal entity or partnership that contribute to the functioning and development of the Swiss asset management industry.
• Asset owners: This category includes institutional investors such as pension funds, family offices, and other institutions that invest assets primarily for the benefit of their well defined beneficiaries rather than for commercial purposes.
• Association: Association members are industry associations or other non-profit entities whose activities are aligned with the objectives of the Association and who contribute to the development of the Swiss asset management ecosystem. These organizations join the Association to promote cooperation, knowledge exchange, and the advancement of industry standards.
• Start-ups: Start-up members are asset management firms or related service providers that are less than five years old (鈥淢other鈥� entity). These companies are active in, or connected to, the Swiss asset management industry and demonstrate an innovative or developing business model. This membership will be converted directly into another membership category as soon as the company reaches 5 years of age.