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SWIFT By-laws (2009)

The contents of SWIFT By-laws are listed below. To view the text, please download SWIFT By-laws (pdf).

Table of Contents

Articles of Association - Articles 1 - 36

  • Name, Registered Office, Object and Life
  • Capital and Shares
  • Liability
  • Admission
  • Loss of Membership
  • Board of Directors
  • Auditors
  • General Meeting
  • Balance Sheet and Reserve
  • Winding Up
  • General Rules

General Membership Rules - Clauses 1 - 16

  • Definition
  • Members’ Responsibility
  • Users’ Responsibility
  • National Member Group
  • New Users
  • Admission Procedure
  • Loss of User Status
  • Termination Procedure
  • Allocation of Shares
  • Entrance Fee
  • Payment for Services
  • Liability
  • Language
  • Board Members’ Remuneration
  • Applicable Law and Arbitration
  • Modification