Leonteq controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2025
Reported conflict-of-interest concerns involving Philippe Weber
A Swiss newspaper reported alleged conflict-of-interest concerns involving board member Philippe Weber and his law firm, NKF. The firm was reported to have earned several million Swiss francs from Leonteq. The available reference describes allegations rather than a confirmed finding of misconduct.
2024
FINMA fine and increased governance involvement
In December 2024, FINMA fined Leonteq CHF 9.3 million and became more involved with the company’s governance. The enforcement action followed the regulatory proceedings reported in 2023.
2023
FINMA proceedings over alleged opaque transactions
FINMA opened proceedings concerning Leonteq’s alleged involvement with unregulated entities and opaque financial deals. The matter placed the company’s controls, counterparties, and governance arrangements under regulatory examination.