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Organizational regulations of the Board of Directors: Reduction of liability risk through clearly regulated delegation

The article explains why organizational regulations in accordance with Art. 716a/716b CO are central for SMEs and startups. It is already necessary when the Board of Directors delegates individual operational tasks. Without regulations, full responsibility remains with the full Board of Directors; regulations allow liability to be focused on the selection, instruction and monitoring of delegates. In addition, the regulations create clear responsibilities, faster decisions and trust among investors. Finally, the article shows how Konsento helps with the adoption, recording and ongoing maintenance of organizational regulations.
September 22, 2025
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Co-Investment Syndicates: Clarification of Licensing Requirements by the Federal Administrative Court

Co-investment syndicates allow business angels to invest jointly while keeping the share register lean. A Federal Administrative Court ruling clarifies: no blanket asset manager licence is required, but authorisation as a securities firm may apply. Key insights for providers and companies.

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Cap table vs. share register: differences and similarities

Cap table or share register? Many companies in Switzerland rely on cap tables — and in doing so neglect the legally required share register. This article shows the differences, explains the legal risks and presents a solution that allows you to manage both digitally and compliantly.

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How efficiently do you manage your share register? Proven alternatives to blockchain technology

Der Berg hat eine Maus geboren: Trotz eigener Regulierung und lauten Ankündigungen gestaltet sich die Verwaltung von tokenisierten Aktien auf der Blockchain derzeit immer noch komplex und teuer, während sie gegenüber herkömmlichen Technologien nur wenige Vorteile bietet. Der Blog zeigt bessere Alternativen auf.

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What is a circular resolution of the Board of Directors?

What is a circular resolution of the Board of Directors? A circular resolution enables the Board of Directors to make decisions without a physical meeting — in writing or electronically. This efficient form of decision-making is particularly suitable for routine and urgent decisions. Find out which legal framework applies, when a circular resolution is admissible and how to implement it in a legally secure manner. With the Corporate Action Platform of Consento, you can perform circular decisions digitally, automatically and legally secure — including carried processes, pre-formulated tractand templates and automatic logging.

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Employee participation in Switzerland: advantages of phantom shares and participation certificates

Employee participation is an effective means of retaining talent in the long term and participating in the company's success. But which option is better: phantom shares or participation certificates? While phantom shares offer flexible, contractually regulated profit sharing without membership rights, participation certificates are real equity shares with economic rights. Learn the differences, tax consequences and how you can efficiently introduce participation capital into your company — including practical support from Consento at general meetings, participation registers and cap table management. Find out more now!

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What are Voting Shares?

Voting shares: securing control and shaping corporate governance Voting shares enable entrepreneurs, investors and family businesses to retain control of their company - regardless of the majority of capital. Find out how the introduction of voting shares works, what advantages and disadvantages they have and what role they play in company takeovers. Konsento supports you in the digital management of ordinary shares and voting shares - book a free consultation now!

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