Swiss Federal Supreme Court Appoints Heads Of SWX Swiss Exchange Board Of Arbitration

The Swiss Federal Supreme Court has confirmed the previous heads of the Board of Arbitration of the SWX Swiss Exchange (SWX) for a further four-year term of office.

Prof. Dr. Claude Rouiller, former Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, and Prof. Dr. iur. h.c. Hans Peter Walter, also a former Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, were appointed Chief Arbitrator and Deputy Chief Arbitrator for a term of office from 21 April 2008 to 20 April 2012.

The SWX Board of Arbitration is responsible for addressing appeals of decisions pronounced by the Sanction Commission as well as challenges to decisions of the federally mandated Appeal Board.

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