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Regulator and licensing lawBanking Act (Bankengesetz, BankG, LGBl. 1992 Nr. 108). Art. 15(1): banks and investment firms need an FMA licence before starting business. Source
Deposit protectionEinlagensicherungs- und Anlegerentschaedigungs-Stiftung PCC (EAS Liechtenstein), run by Deposit Guarantee and Investor Compensation Foundation PCC, Austrasse 46, LI-9490 Vaduz. Cover: CHF 100,000 per person or the equivalent in another currency, consolidated across all accounts at the bank. Currency: CHF. What is covered: All kinds of account balances, call money and time deposits including accrued interest; private and corporate clients and foundations. Source
Custody assets in insolvencyBanking Act Art. 7 (Einlagensicherung und Anlegerschutz) applies to banks and investment firms that hold client money or financial instruments. Source
Size of the banking sector11 Liechtenstein banks; client assets under management CHF 538.0 billion on a consolidated basis in 2025, of which CHF 239.5 billion (44.5%) attributable to the banks in Liechtenstein. Source
State guaranteesThe Liechtensteinische Landesbank state guarantee has been repealed. Art. 5 of the Gesetz ueber die Liechtensteinische Landesbank appears as Aufgehoben, repealed by LGBl. 2019 Nr. 113. The Land must hold at least 51% of the shares (Art. 6(2)). Source
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Ratings signed by Noam Cohen, Editor, Bank IntelligenceReviewed 2 November 2026Methodology version 2.3Corrections [email protected]