On 11 February 2025, the University of Liechtenstein welcomed 26 new students to the sixth cohort of its Certificate Programme “Compliance Officer”, marking a successful programme start. Organised by the Professorship for Company, Foundation and Trust Law in cooperation with VP Bank AG, the programme has been expanded to include an innovative elective module offering in-depth insights into industry-specific compliance issues.

The programme, which is offered on a biennial basis, provides participants with comprehensive expertise in key areas such as corporate compliance, due diligence law, anti-money laundering, and IT and data protection law. Practice-oriented case studies and the VP Bank Award for Outstanding Achievement reflect the programme’s strong connection to real-world application.

A significant innovation is the new mandatory elective module, which allows students to specialise in compliance aspects relevant to specific industries. Areas of specialisation include banking and insurance, fund and asset management, industry, and fiduciary services.

As in previous years, VP Bank will again award the VP Bank Award for outstanding student performance as part of its longstanding cooperation with the University. The award includes a prize of CHF 5,000. To compete, participants work in teams to solve a complex case study, which is evaluated by a professional jury.y bewertet wird.

“The strong interest in the programme and the dedication of the participants confirm our approach of closely integrating theory and practice. With the new industry module and our successful partnership with VP Bank AG, we offer a programme that is ideally aligned with practical needs and the requirements of Liechtenstein’s financial centre. In doing so, we are preparing specialists to meet the growing demands in the field of compliance,” explains Prof. Dr. iur. Alexandra Butterstein, LL.M., Programme Director and Professor of Company, Foundation and Trust Law.