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

Request application deadline

EARLIEST START DATE

Sep 2025

TUITION FEES

CHF 34,800 / per course

STUDY FORMAT

On-Campus

Key Summary

About: The LL.M. in International Banking, Finance and Insurance Law offers a comprehensive understanding of the legal principles governing these sectors. The program covers key areas such as compliance, regulation, and international legal frameworks. You'll engage in critical legal thinking and analysis, preparing you for challenges in a global financial environment.

Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue careers in various roles, including compliance officers, legal advisors in financial institutions, insurance analysts, and regulatory affairs specialists. Opportunities exist within law firms, banks, and insurance companies.

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.

Curriculum

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Program Admission Requirements

Demonstrate your commitment and readiness to succeed in business school by taking the GMAT exam – the most widely used exam for admissions that measures your critical thinking and reasoning skills.

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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