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Art. 7 Bundesgesetz vom 10. Oktober 1997 über die Bekämpfung der Geldwäscherei und der Terrorismusfinanzierung (GwG) - Dokumentationspflicht
GwG; 2. Kapitel: Pflichten
Art. 7 GwG · Dokumentationspflicht
Der Finanzintermediär muss über die getätigten Transaktionen und über die nach diesem Gesetz erforderlichen Abklärungen Belege so erstellen, dass fachkundige Dritte sich ein zuverlässiges Urteil über die Transaktionen und Geschäftsbeziehungen sowie über die Einhaltung der Bestimmungen dieses Gesetzes bilden können.
Er überprüft die erforderlichen Belege periodisch auf ihre Aktualität und aktualisiert sie bei Bedarf. Die Periodizität, der Umfang und die Art der Überprüfung und der Aktualisierung richten sich nach dem Risiko, das die Vertragspartei darstellt.
Er bewahrt die Belege so auf, dass er allfälligen Auskunfts- und Beschlagnahmebegehren der Strafverfolgungsbehörden innert angemessener Frist nachkommen kann.
Nach Beendigung der Geschäftsbeziehung oder nach Abschluss der Transaktion bewahrt er die Belege mindestens während zehn Jahren auf.
Gerichtsentscheide zu dieser Bestimmung (16)
BB.2024.103 (Art. 7 GwG)
Federal Criminal Court: Discontinuation of Money Laundering Investigation Costs
This provision of the Anti-Money Laundering Act, concerning documentation obligations, was cited by the OAG as a basis for imposing costs on the appellant, and its alleged violation was a key point of contention in the appeal.
C/11692/2015 · ge (Art. 7 LBA)
Bank Disclosure of Anti-Money Laundering Report to Account Holder
Cited in the reasoning section defining the LBA file, but not explicitly used in the operative part.
VD.G.16.22 · sg (Art. 7 Bst. c GWG)
Hospitality License Revocation Overturned on Proportionality Grounds
This article concerning the requirement of 'Gewähr für eine einwandfreie Betriebsführung' was the central issue analyzed, leading to the finding that the requirement was not met, but the final decision hinged on proportionality.
B-5586/2013 (Art. 7 LBA)
Financial Institution Fined for Gross Violations of Anti-Money Laundering Regulations
Obligation to establish documentation of transactions and required clarifications so that third-party experts can form an objective opinion.
VD.G.16.03 · sg (Art. 7 ff. GWG)
Hospitality Business Permit Overturned for Non-Compliance with Statutory Prerequisites
This provision establishes the requirements for granting a business license (Patent), leading to the annulment of the provisional patent because the applicant did not meet these requirements.
VD.G.15.16 · sg (Art. 7 GWG)
Appeal Dismissed: Hospitality Patent Refused Due to Serious Immigration Violation
The court decision is based on the refusal to issue the license according to Art. 7 GWG requirements.
BB.2015.106 (art. 7 LRD)
Prosecutor's Decision Upheld, Compensation Reduced
Obliges financial intermediaries to prepare and retain documents.
B-3625/2014 (Art. 7 GwG)
Financial Sector Prohibition Upheld for Supervisory Breaches
This provision was invoked to find the complainant guilty of serious violations of documentation obligations.
B.2012.226 · sg (Art. 7 lit. c GWG)
License Revocation Upheld Due to Repeated Noise Violations and Contempt of Orders
Cited in the reasoning to support the finding of improper business management due to non-compliance with license conditions.
U 2012 80 · gr (Art. 7 GWG)
Art Studio Operator v. Municipality (Besenbeiz Permit Denial)
The court cited this article in the reasoning to establish the legal basis for imposing conditions on the license, which is relevant context for the decision to return the case for issuance under conditions.
U 2010 59 · gr (Art. 7 GWG)
Municipal Restriction of Bar Hours Upheld Due to Public Order Concerns
The court confirmed the legal basis allowing the restriction of operating hours to maintain public order, peace, and security.
B.2009.13 · sg (Art. 13 Abs. 2 Ziff. 1 in Verbindung mit Art. 7 Abs. 1 lit. c und Art. 8 Abs. 1 lit. b GWG)
Hospitality License Revocation for Smoking Ban Violations
This provision served as the main legal basis for upholding the withdrawal of the operating license due to repeated failures to ensure proper business management.
B.2009.13 · sg (Art. 13 Abs. 2 Ziff. 1 in Verbindung mit Art. 7 Abs. 1 lit. c und Art. 8 Abs. 1 lit. b GWG)
License Revocation for Repeated Smoking Ban Violations
These provisions formed the substantive legal basis for upholding the administrative decision to withdraw the hospitality license.
B-2318/2006 (Art. 7 LBA)
Financial Intermediary License Withdrawal Overturned Due to Disproportionate Regulatory Action and Subsequent Improvements
Cited as a basis for the violation of the obligation to establish and keep documents.
U 2006 139 · gr (Art. 7 des kantonalen Gastwirtschaftsgesetzes (GWG))
Permit Holder Fined for Public Order Violation Due to Absent External Security
Cited in the reasoning to explain the legal basis for imposing obligations on catering licenses, though not directly used in the final orders (except potentially implied in the violation of the permit).