FMA Liechtenstein FMA Liechtenstein The FMA is the independent financial market supervisory authority of Liechtenstein, ensuring the stability and credibility of the financial market, the protection of clients, and the prevention and prosecution of abuse. 2014 edition I 2 Supervision Supervision • As an integrated and independent supervisory authority, the FMA supervises banks, insurances, funds, and other financial intermediaries; • The FMA ensures the stability of the financial institutions and financial market as well as the protection of clients; • If supervisory rules are violated, the FMA takes the necessary measures in the interest of client protection and the reputation of the financial centre; «We supervise efficiently, consistently, and effectively.» «We grant licenses in a responsible and speedy manner.» • The FMA combats and avoids unlicensed financial activities. 2014 edition I 4 Regulation Regulation • The FMA ensures the implementation of international standards and participates in the preparation of financial market laws on behalf of the Government; • The FMA advocates sustainable regulation that ensures efficient and effective supervision by involving the industry and professional associations; «We stand for sustainable regulation.» «We implement and enforce international standards.» • To further specify laws and their implementing ordinances, the FMA also issues guidelines and communications. 2014 edition I 6 External relations External relations • The FMA is represented in all relevant supervisory organizations at the global and European level and advocates Liechtenstein’s interests therein; • With its recognition as an equivalent supervisory authority, the FMA makes an important contribution to ensuring international market access for Liechtenstein financial intermediaries; • At the national level, the FMA maintains close contacts with business and professional associations. «We pursue active dialogue.» «We contribute to international bodies and promote cooperation with other supervisory authorities.» 2014 edition I 8 Enterprise and team Enterprise and team • The FMA is an autonomous authority with its own legal personality; • The FMA is governed according to the rules and practices of responsible and modern corporate management; • The FMA employs around 80 people from Liechtenstein, Switzerland, Austria, Germany and other countries; «We think and act entrepreneurially.» «We are focused on the task at hand and follow a service-oriented culture» • Legal basis: Finanzmarktaufsichtsgesetz (FMAG); • Budget 2014: CHF 18.905 million. 2014 edition I 10 Board of Directors and Executive Board Chairman of the Board of Directors Dr. Urs Philipp Roth-Cuony [email protected] Chief Executive Officer Mario Gassner [email protected] Board of Directors • 5 members • Responsible for the strategy and ultimate leadership Executive Board • 5 members • Responsible for the operational management and implementation of the strategic goals of the Board of Directors 2014 edition I 11 Organization Board of Directors Dr. Urs Philipp Roth-Cuony, Chariman Prof. Dr. Roland Müller, Vice-Chairman Dr. Ivo Furrer Bernhard Lampert Dr. Michael Ritter Executive Board Central Services Martin Schädler Reception Martin Schädler IT/Projects Roger Guntli Infrastruktur Heinz Schädler Finance/HR Martin Schädler Mario Gassner, CEO Dr. Alexander Imhof, Deputy of the CEO Rolf Brüggemann Dr. Marcel Lötscher Patrick Bont Executive Office Mario Gassner Legal/International Affairs Mario Gassner a.i. Macroprudential Supervision Dr. Christian Schmidt Communication Beat Krieger Securities Divison Rolf Brüggemann Insurance and Pension Funds Division Dr. Alexander Imhof Dr. Marcel Lötscher Other Financial Intermediaries Division Patrick Bont Supervision Section Martin Risch Auditing/Actuarial Section Harald Prater Supervision Section Dr. Reto Degen Supervision Section Simone Edelmann Legal Section Heinz Konzett * Legal Section Martina Tschanz * Legal Section Christoph Weder Legal Section Patrik Galliard * Banking Divison * Stellvertretende Bereichsleiter 2014 edition I 12 Contact • Adress Financial Market Authority Liechtenstein Landstrasse 109 P.O. Box 279 9490 Vaduz Liechtenstein • Telephone +423 236 73 73 • E-Mail [email protected] • Internet www.fma-li.li 2014 edition I 13
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