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About this event
Join our webinar to learn how fintech companies can successfully launch and scale in Switzerland — one of Europe’s most respected and innovative financial centres.
Experts from Advapay, Dukascopy, and Keytec will share practical insights on licensing, compliance, and payment infrastructure, along with first-hand experience of operating in the Swiss market.
An overview of Switzerland’s fintech ecosystem, regulatory environment, and the opportunities it offers to startups and international players.
Gain a clear understanding of the Swiss regulatory landscape and available pathways for fintech companies:
Explore how the Swiss banking ecosystem supports fintech companies:
Keytec will share practical insights from their experience launching services and operating in the Swiss financial market. The session will focus on key considerations for new fintech businesses and how to successfully establish and scale operations in Switzerland.
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Oktay Hocaoglu is the CEO of KEYtec AG, a Switzerland-based B2B payment service provider focused on international payment solutions and innovative financial infrastructure. With over nine years of comprehensive experience in financial services and regulatory compliance, including roles at Credit Suisse and UBS, he brings deep expertise in AML, KYC, sanctions, and regulatory frameworks across both traditional and digital financial markets. He combines a strong understanding of the Swiss financial system with hands-on experience in building and scaling fintech structures, particularly in cross-border payment flows and the integration of fiat and crypto infrastructures. In his role at KEYtec, he is responsible for strategic direction, regulatory positioning, and the development of international partnerships
Justin Friedrich is Advapay’s Swiss partner. He specialises in SRO affiliation and AML outsourcing for crypto-asset service providers (VASPs) and financial intermediaries. He supports companies in establishing regulated operations in Switzerland, guiding them through the full SRO membership process, AML framework design, and ongoing compliance management.
Alex Suhobokov, PhD, CFA, FRM Alex is a seasoned finance executive and fintech pioneer with over 23 years of experience across the banking, regulatory, and academic sectors. He currently serves as Senior Vice President and Head of Fintech at Dukascopy Bank SA in Switzerland, where he leads the digital and institutional banking divisions. A specialist in bridging the gap between traditional finance and decentralised technology, Alex spearheaded the creation of the first-ever cryptocurrency issued by a regulated bank. He manages a multinational team, overseeing the development of API-driven banking infrastructures, BaaS models, and institutional fintech fiat/crypto ecosystems. Beyond his executive role, Alex is actively involved in the Swiss regulatory landscape via the Crypto Valley Association (CVA) and other local stakeholders.
Advapay is a technology company providing the Digital Core Banking platform to empower fintech clients or digital banks to start their businesses and accelerate digital transformation. Besides the technical infrastructure, the company provides business advisory and fintech licensing services.
