The SMAG is dedicated to:
Gathering market voices and objectives to develop a broad, innovative ecosystem for digital assets.
Jointly develop Helvetia Pilot use cases.
Guiding SDX on market demands, product evolution, and communication strategies.
Serving as a key point of contact for domestic and international organizations on digital asset topics.
The group’s recommendations reflect the collective expertise of its members, ensuring a strong foundation for strategic developments.
SMAG actively explores areas including:
Supporting initiatives like the Helvetia Pilot transactions.
Introducing new services and enhancing existing ones.
Advising on Swiss and EU legislative developments relevant to digital cash and securities.
SMAG comprises both voting and non-voting representatives, including:
Permanent Members with Voting Rights: Representatives from SDX and its CSD members.
Non-Voting Representatives: Key stakeholders such as issuer representatives, industry associations, and working group chairs.
Membership is capped to ensure a focused and effective decision-making process.
Nomination Process – Members are nominated by their respective institutions or associations. All representatives actively contribute by:
Meetings
Task Forces
Temporary task forces are established to address specific topics, drawing on the technical expertise of members and external specialists. Task force outcomes are presented and discussed during SMAG meetings.
Decision-Making
Decisions are made by consensus or, when necessary, by majority vote. SMAG ensures that all perspectives are considered, fostering a collaborative approach to shaping the digital asset landscape.
The SDX Market Advisory Group is your opportunity to influence the future of digital assets and collaborate with industry leaders. With a focus on innovation, compliance, and collaboration, SMAG ensures that Switzerland remains at the forefront of the digital asset adoption.
