Schlichting, Lars (Partner, Responsible Legal Department Canton Ticino CH – KPMG)

Lars Schlichting, Partner, Responsible Legal Department Canton Ticino, Switzerland
Prior to joining KPMG in 2007, he worked at the legal department of the former Swiss Federal Banking Commission (now FINMA) for 5 years.
His key areas of experience are commercial and banking laws, with an important experience in compliance matters. He advises clients in anti money laundering issues, internal controls, market abuse, investments collective schemes, asset managers and international assistance. Further, he has useful knowledge and experience in the identification of legal and reputation risks in the financial sector and has written a dissertation on this subject.
Lars was one of the earlier adopter of blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies. Since 2016 he advices clients in regulatory issues related to cryptocurrencies activity and has also completed a number of Initial Coin Offering. Lars is collaborating with private associations for the establishment of a crypto based environment.
Lars Schlichting has issued numerous publications, among other concerning the consolidate supervision of financial groups and the comments of the Security Exchange, the Money Laundering Act, the FINMA Act and the Banking Act.