At MO, our banking solutions align with our core value: helping clients build a better future by understanding their past. This means our banking services are strategic, discreet, and tailored, especially in Switzerland's high-trust, regulatory-sensitive financial environment.
Here are the specific banking solutions services that we can offer:
1. Bank Account Opening Assistance
Personal & Corporate Accounts
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For companies (local and international)
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For trusts and foundations
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For UBOs and related family members
Multi-Jurisdictional Banking
Assist in choosing between Swiss and international private/commercial banks based on tax residency, asset protection needs, and risk profile.
2. Bank Selection Advisory
Bank Profiling & Matching
We match clients with banks that align with their needs (e.g. private banking, trade finance, digital assets, ESG focus).
KYC/AML Preparedness Assessment
Our company Pre-screens clients to ensure they are ready to meet Swiss or international banking due diligence standards.
Personal Introductions to Banks
Our international staff leverages existing relationships to provide trusted referrals to relationship managers and banking institutions.
3. KYC/Onboarding Support
Document Preparation & Review
Assist clients with preparing required documentation (source of funds, legal structures, beneficial owner info).
Client Story Development
Help clients articulate their background and financial history clearly to banks (especially important in Swiss banking culture).
Liaison with Bank Compliance Teams
Act as an intermediary during onboarding to simplify communication and reduce friction.
4. Banking Maintenance Services
Ongoing Liaison with Relationship Managers
We maintain active communication engagements on behalf of clients for administrative matters, document updates, etc.
CapitalCompliance & Reporting Support Structure Optimization
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FATCA/CRS alignment
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Sanctions screening reviews
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Addressing inquiries from banks
Bank Mandate & Signatory Updates
Handle updates to authorized signatories, power of attorney, and mandate forms.
5. Cash & Treasury Management Advisory
Multi-Currency Cash Management
Advise on FX strategies, currency diversification, and bank account structuring.
Liquidity & Risk Management
Help our clients structure accounts and flows to manage liquidity, credit risk, and exposure—especially important for family businesses or foundations.
6. Fintech & Digital Banking Advisory
Organize Introductions to Neobanks & Digital Platforms
For startups, digital asset investors, or cross-border operators.
Liquidity & Risk Management
Help our clients structure accounts and flows to manage liquidity, credit risk, and exposure—especially important for family businesses or foundations.
7. Wealth & Investment Banking Coordination
(For UHNW or family office clients)
Private Banking Introductions
We coordinate and actively engage with setups with private banks offering wealth management, discretionary mandates, or bespoke portfolios.
Investment Structuring Coordination
Align company/trust/foundation accounts with the client's asset-holding and investment goals.
8. Escrow, Custody, and Special Purpose Accounts
Escrow Account Setup for Transactions
Real estate, M&A, or large cross-border deals.
Securities or Asset Custody Accounts
Especially for clients setting up foundations or trusts to hold financial/investment portfolios.
9. Banking Reviews & Optimization
Bank Fee Audits & Benchmarking
Help clients optimize cost structures, especially across multiple banks or currencies.
Bank Relationship Health Check
Evaluate strength of relationships, responsiveness, and future suitability—offering alternatives where needed.
10. Swiss Market Expertise & Regulatory Navigation
FINMA Alignment & Compliance Strategy
We assist clients in understanding the Swiss banking regulatory framework when operating Swiss companies/trusts.
Substance Requirements for Banking
Ensure client structures meet economic substance requirements for banking purposes (e.g., local director, office, activity).
Based in Switzerland where we are able to offer clients access to approximately 90 local private banks and over 4000 credit institutions in Europe to choose from. Different structures and clients’ objectives will require individually unique solution, and our task is to help our clients to meet these banking objectives.


