Forvis Mazars in Switzerland receives FMA licences and strengthens its audit capabilities in Liechtenstein

Forvis Mazars in Switzerland is strengthening its regulatory audit expertise in Liechtenstein and has received the relevant accreditations and licences from the Liechtenstein Financial Market Authority (FMA). These include accreditations as an audit firm operating under the free movement of services according to the Asset Management Act (VVG), Act on certain Undertakings for Collective Investment in Transferable Securities (UCITSG) and Act on Alternative Investment Fund Managers (AIFMG) as well as a licence under the Auditors Act (WPG). This move enables Forvis Mazars in Switzerland to expand its regulatory capabilities within the Liechtenstein financial market. 

These activities will be strengthened by local expertise and a strong market presence, led by Martin Hörndlinger, a licensed auditor operating in Liechtenstein alongside his team, who have many years of experience in the regulated sector. The aim is to provide clients in the fund and asset management field with even more comprehensive and integrated support. Building on Forvis Mazars’ existing client relationships in Liechtenstein, the new licences will expand its existing range of services. This will deliver a more holistic advisory and audit capability within the regulated sector, enabling more integrated coverage for international and cross-border structures. 

Focus on strategic expansion
“Liechtenstein is not a new market for Forvis Mazars in Switzerland. Rather, we are strategically expanding our existing presence. The focus is on broadening our regulatory capabilities – especially in the context of fund and asset management structures.”	“The Liechtenstein financial centre thrives on trust, professional expertise and personal networks. With my experience in the market and Forvis Mazars’ international presence, we can provide our clients with targeted support.”
Alexandra Lau Executive Committee Member and Head of Region  German-speaking Switzerland	Martin Hörndlinger Partner and licenced auditor in Liechtenstein

Strengthening our capabilities in an increasingly regulated financial market 

The financial sector is facing increasingly tighter regulatory requirements, resulting in greater operational and governance complexity for fund providers, asset managers and international financial organisations. Forvis Mazars in Switzerland is responding with an integrated approach, bringing together audit, advisory and structuring expertise across all its offices. This ensures seamless support for regulated clients, particularly where Liechtenstein serves as a fund domicile. This strategy further strengthens Forvis Mazars in Switzerland’s position in the financial services sector and its commitment to operating in a highly regulated financial environment with entrepreneurial ethos, management on a partnership basis and a strong international network.