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Binding through supervisory expectations and enforcement powers for FINMA-regulated institutions.
Exceptions:
Proportionality applies: requirements scale by institution type and size/risk profile.
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What’s Required
FINMA requires regulated institutions to address climate-related risks through governance, risk management, and disclosure expectations, and has expanded toward nature-related financial risks via circular work and supervisory practice.
Important Deadlines
Transitional application periods exist; key FINMA communications point to phased implementation starting from 1 January 2026 for transitional periods in the nature-risk circular framework, with further applicability dates depending on institution category.
Current Status
Active supervisory practice with published disclosure and risk-management expectations.
Penalties for Non-Compliance
Supervisory measures: remediation plans, restrictions, intensified oversight, and potential capital or governance consequences depending on findings.
Examples of Known Violations
Insufficient governance and risk frameworks for climate risks.
Weak or inconsistent climate-risk disclosures compared to supervisory expectations.
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