Posted: 11 Mar 2024 Resource Type: Research Report Download Back Explaining the UK-Switzerland Agreement on Mutual Recognition in Financial Services The UK and Switzerland signed a landmark Agreement on Mutual Recognition in Financial Services (the Berne Financial Services Agreement) in December 2023. It is the outcome of more than two years of negotiations and ambitions on both sides to conclude an international agreement that enhances the cross-border market for financial services. This is in many ways unchartered ground for trade agreements. The agreement is broad in scope, covering banking, insurance, investment services and financial infrastructure. It allows firms who are not already authorised locally to provide certain services on a cross border basis. This paper, produced by the City of London Corproation and Clifford Chance, seeks to give a practical explanation of the Berne Financial Services Agreement for firms. In doing so, it highlights the benefits of the Agreement and outlines next steps. Much will depend on how the UK and Switzerland implement the Agreement and we hope this paper will also help firms engage with the process. The paper also looks at additional mechanisms to expand the UK-Switzerland financial and professional corridor still further to the benefit of both UK and Swiss firms and their clients. A view from The City of London in Brussels on the agreement Read The City of London Corporation's City Brussels blog's latest piece on the Berne Financial Services Agreement. Read more from Brussels Share: Share to LinkedIn LinkedIn Share to X Share to Facebook Facebook Share to WeChat WeChat Share to WhatsApp WhatsApp Share to Email Email Download Related content News Mansion House Accord May 2025 - The Mansion House Accord aims at securing better financial outcomes for DC savers through the higher potential net returns available in private markets. Mansion House Accord Research Report The UK | a top destination for financial and professional services investment May 2025 - The UK continues to be Europe's most popular destination for foreign direct investment in financial and professional services The UK | a top destination for financial and professional services investment Research Report London RMB Business annual Report May 2025 - The London RMB Business annual Report serves to contribute to the understanding of the London offshore RMB market. London RMB Business annual Report Thought Piece What are the practical steps I need to consider to set up a UK business? May 2025 - This article details eight practical steps to consider when setting up a UK business. What are the practical steps I need to consider to set up a UK business?