University Of Zurich - Faculty of Law
LL.M. International Banking, Finance and Insurance Law

Zürich, Switzerland

DURATION

1 up to

2 years

LANGUAGES

English, German

PACE

Full time, Part time

APPLICATION DEADLINE

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EARLIEST START DATE

Sep 2025

TUITION FEES

CHF 34,800 / per course

STUDY FORMAT

On-Campus

Key Summary

About : The LL.M. International Banking, Finance and Insurance Law program offers specialized knowledge in legal aspects of banking, finance, and insurance sectors. The program is designed to help students develop expert skills and understanding needed in these dynamic fields. Students explore a range of complex issues related to international transactions and regulatory frameworks within a one-year duration curriculum.

Career Outcomes : Graduates can pursue career opportunities in various roles including legal advisors, compliance officers, and regulatory specialists in banks, law firms, and insurance companies. They’ll be well-prepared to navigate the complex legal landscape of global finance and insurance markets.

Introduction

This area of specialization offers in-depth further training in national and international financial market law and examines the current private-law and regulatory fundamentals and framework conditions of banking, insurance, and finance law.

The first part deals with the Swiss, European, and international framework conditions of the financial markets for banks, investment services, and insurance companies.

The focus is on international organizations and their regulatory frameworks, the fundamentals of sectoral regulation, and the characteristics of the most important financial markets.

In the second part, an in-depth look is taken at the regulation of market participants, financial services, and the marketing of these products and the relevant treaties.

Module 1: General Conditions	Duration	Credits
FSB, BIS, IMF, and related bodies Principles of banking regulations: General and Switzerland Principles of European banking regulations: General and Switzerland Principles of European insurance Regulations Principles of Swiss and European securities regulations Money laundry and terrorism The Swiss National Bank and aspects of international cooperation FINMA and its practice International assistance in administrative and criminal matters Financial markets (CH / London, NY, Frankfurt)	70 Lectures	10 ECTS

Module 2: Market Participants, Products, Distribution	Duration	Credits
Consumer protection / data protection Regulatory environment of a bank and securities dealer Bank contracts and transactions Specific international banking transactions Regulatory environment of an insurance company Insurance contracts and transactions Reinsurance Specific international insurance transactions Mutual funds Securities	60 Lectures	10 ECTS

University Of Zurich - Faculty of Law
LL.M. International Banking, Finance and Insurance Law

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