Konferenz der Betreibungs- und Konkursbeamten der Schweiz

What Konferenz der Betreibungs- und Konkursbeamten der Schweiz does

Konferenz der Betreibungs- und Konkursbeamten der Schweiz is a Swiss non-profit professional association (Verein) founded on November 22, 1925, under Articles 60 ff. of the Swiss Civil Code. It functions as the national umbrella organization (Dachorganisation) for all 26 cantonal debt collection and bankruptcy offices (Betreibungs- und Konkursämter) across Switzerland, and operates from Stans, Nidwalden with a centralized training facility, Schule Oerlikon, in Zürich. The association is governed by a Zentralvorstand chaired by President Thomas Winkler and Vice Presidents Daniel Romano and Bogdan Todic, supported by nine total staff.

The organization's core offering is a three-module vocational education pathway introduced in 2013: the Grundbildungslehrgang (CHF 5,400), the Vertiefungslehrgang (CHF 4,800), and the Ergänzungslehrgang (CHF 3,600), each leading progressively to the Swiss federal professional certification (eidgenössischer Fachausweis). Training is delivered in person at Schule Oerlikon and via the third-party OpenOLAT learning management system, with federal examinations administered by the affiliated Schweizerischer Verband Berufsprüfung Betreibung und Konkurs (SVBBK) under SBFI oversight. The association additionally publishes the bimonthly Blätter für Schuldbetreibung und Konkurs (BlSchK) professional journal, distributes standardized legal forms, and hosts continuing education events including the annual Trafo Baden seminar, the Young Conference for professionals under 35, and the rotating Mitgliederversammlung (most recently scheduled as the 102nd General Meeting in Baden on June 4, 2027, with Swiss Post as Hauptpartnerin).

Revenue derives primarily from training course fees and journal subscriptions, with administrative operations handled through a partnership with SVIT Zürich as secretariat and training management office. The customer base is structurally concentrated in the 26 cantonal offices and individual debt collection and bankruptcy professionals preparing for federal certification, with secondary reach into external collection agencies, trustees, and finance sector employees seeking SchKG expertise. The organization holds no subsidiaries, has no parent entity, and is not investor-backed; growth has been measured and additive rather than transformational, with stable headcount of nine employees and no external capital events.

Name

Konferenz der Betreibungs- und Konkursbeamten der Schweiz

Legal name

Konferenz der Betreibungs- und Konkursbeamten der Schweiz

Website

https://betreibung-konkurs.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

1925

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Konferenz der Betreibungs- und Konkursbeamten der Schweiz is the national umbrella association for debt collection and bankruptcy officers across all 26 Swiss cantons, founded in 1925. It delivers a three-module vocational training pathway leading to federal certification, publishes the bimonthly Blätter SchK journal, and runs professional events.

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Product category

Professional Education and Training

NAICS

Business Associations (813910)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAHABAL

Insolvency, Restructuring & Bankruptcy Administration

Business & Public Services/Professional Services (Legal, Accounting, Consulting)/Accounting, Audit & Tax Services

Keywords

• Professional vocational training
• Debt collection certification
• Bankruptcy administration education
• Cantonal government training
• Professional association services

Headquarters

HQ city

Zürich

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Training Course Fees: Primary revenue stream from professional education programs including Grundbildungslehrgang (CHF 5,400), Vertiefungslehrgang (CHF 4,800), and Ergänzungslehrgang (CHF 3,600). All fees include materials, review seminars, and examination fees.
2. Professional Journal Subscriptions: Revenue from the Blätter für Schuldbetreibung und Konkurs (BlSchK), a professional journal published six times yearly containing court decisions, articles, and professional association communications. Subscription pricing available via weblaw.ch.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Konferenz der Betreibungs- und Konkursbeamten der Schweiz is the official umbrella organization (Dachorganisation) for all 26 Swiss cantonal debt collection and bankruptcy offices. It delivers a three-module vocational education pathway (Grundbildungslehrgang, Vertiefungslehrgang, Ergänzungslehrgang) preparing professionals for the Swiss federal professional examination (eidgenössischer Fachausweis), publishes the bimonthly Blätter für Schuldbetreibung und Konkurs journal, and runs continuing education seminars and the annual member conference.

Product overview

Konferenz der Betreibungs- und Konkursbeamten der Schweiz operates as a professional association and educational organization rather than a technology company. Its core offerings center on a three-module vocational education system: the Grundbildungslehrgang (Basic Training Course) for future administrative specialists, the Vertiefungslehrgang (Advanced Training Course) for specialists in either debt collection or bankruptcy tracks, and the Ergänzungslehrgang (Supplementary Training Course) preparing candidates for federal professional examinations. The organization publishes the Blätter SchK professional journal and organizes continuing education events including the annual Trafo Baden conference, the Young Conference for young professionals, and various seminars. Training is delivered through in-person instruction and the OpenOLAT e-learning platform. The association provides downloadable legal forms for debt collection and bankruptcy proceedings. All programs lead to recognized Swiss professional certifications in the debt collection and bankruptcy domain.

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• Grundbildungslehrgang (Basic Training Course) A two-semester foundational training program of approximately 140 lessons including a 2-day revision seminar, leading to the certificate 'Sachbearbeiter/in Betreibungs- resp. Konkurswesen'. Designed for future specialists in cantonal debt collection and bankruptcy offices. Priced at CHF 5,400.
• Vertiefungslehrgang (Advanced Training Course) A 1.5-semester advanced program of approximately 125 lessons including a 2-day revision seminar, leading to 'Spezialist/in Betreibungs- resp. Konkurswesen'. Available in Betreibung (debt collection) and Konkurs (bankruptcy) specializations. Priced at CHF 4,800.
• Ergänzungslehrgang (Supplementary Training Course) A one-semester supplementary program of approximately 90 lessons plus a 3-day revision seminar, leading to 'Fachfrau/Fachmann Betreibung und Konkurs mit eidgenössischem Fachausweis'. Priced at CHF 3,600.
• Blätter SchK (Professional Journal) Blätter für Schuldbetreibung und Konkurs, a professional journal published six times yearly containing Swiss Federal Court decisions, cantonal court decisions, scholarly articles, literature reviews, and official professional association communications. Distributed via subscription through weblaw.ch.
• Seminare und Kurse (Continuing Education Seminars) Continuing education events organized by the Fachbildungskommission, including the annual Trafo Baden event (next held March 16, 2027), the Young Conference for professionals under 35, and specialized training sessions in debt collection and bankruptcy law.
• Young Conference Professional development and networking event for young professionals (up to 35 years old) in the debt collection and bankruptcy field, combining continuing education with collegial exchange. Next event scheduled May 5, 2026 at Uetliberg, Uto Kulm.
• Formulare (Document Templates) Downloadable official document templates including Betreibungsbegehren (debt collection request), Fortsetzungsbegehren (continuation request), and Verwertungsbegehren (realization request), available in Word and fillable PDF formats for use by debt collection and bankruptcy offices.

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Swiss Post (Die Post)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 4 June 2027Swiss Post serves as the main partner (Hauptpartnerin) for the 102nd General Meeting of the Conference scheduled for June 4, 2027 in Baden. Swiss Post provides logistical and promotional support for the annual flagship event of the organization.
• SVIT ZürichcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSVIT Zürich serves as the secretariat and operational partner for the training programs. Thomas Bühler handles secretariat and training management functions at Siewerdtstrasse 8, 8050 Zürich. SVIT provides administrative infrastructure for course enrollment and management.
• Schweizerischer Verband Berufsprüfung Betreibung und Konkurs (SVBBK)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSVBBK is the Swiss Association for Professional Examinations in Debt Collection and Bankruptcy, established May 11, 2006. It is responsible for organizing and conducting federal professional examinations under SBFI guidelines. The Conference collaborates with SVBBK on examination administration and quality standards for the training programs.
• Hotel Sempachersee, NottwilminorOthersHotel Sempachersee in Nottwil is the designated venue for revision seminars (Repetitorium) for the training programs. A room contingent is reserved for participants at special rates. Participants book accommodations directly with the hotel.
• Staatssekretariat für Bildung, Forschung und Innovation (SBFI)coreOthersSBFI (State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation) oversees the federal professional examination system. Participants who pass the federal examination may apply for federal subsidies for preparatory courses, subject to SBFI regulations.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Schweizerischer Notarenverein (SNV): Swiss notaries' professional association. Operates an analogous model — cantonal umbrella, federal-grade vocational training pipeline, federal examination oversight — for the closely related notarial profession.
• INSOL International: Global federation of insolvency practitioner associations. Comparable as the international umbrella organization for the same professional domain (bankruptcy/insolvency administration), offering a model for cross-border professional standards and education.
• Schweizerischer Anwaltsverband (SAV / FSR): Swiss Bar Association, the national umbrella for attorneys. Comparable as a long-established Swiss professional Verein providing federally integrated legal training, professional standards, and advocacy across cantons.
• TREUHAND Suisse: Umbrella organization for Swiss fiduciary and trusteeship professions, analogous in structure to the Konferenz (member-based Verein providing vocational training, certification pathways, and continuing education for trust/treuhand professionals).
• Schweizerische Bankiervereinigung (SBVg): Swiss Bankers Association, the umbrella for the Swiss banking sector. Comparable as a large Swiss professional Verein delivering vocational training, continuing education, and regulatory advocacy in a heavily regulated sector.

Regional players

• European Insolvency Practitioners Association (EIPA): European-level insolvency practitioner body. Comparable as an umbrella organization serving the same profession at a broader geographic scope, useful as a model for any potential cross-border expansion of the Konferenz's training franchise.
• Schweizerischer Bürokaufmann-Verband (SBKV) / Kaufmännischer Verband Schweiz: Swiss commercial/administrative professions association. Comparable in operating a multi-level vocational education pipeline (Berufsbildung) with federal examinations in Switzerland, similar cohort-based training economics.

Direct peers

• Verband Schweizerischer Inkassounternehmen (VSI): Swiss private-sector debt collection industry association. Comparable as a Verein-style membership organization serving the demand-side (private collection agencies) of the same SchKG domain the Konferenz covers on the government side.
• Schweizerischer Verband Berufsprüfung Betreibung und Konkurs (SVBBK): The federal exam body for Betreibung und Konkurs certifications, founded 2006. Closely comparable as a Swiss professional association operating in the identical niche, providing the examination counterpart to the Konferenz's training programs under SBFI oversight.

Emerging players

• R3 (Association of Business Recovery Professionals): International association for restructuring and insolvency professionals. Comparable as a membership-based professional body providing certification, training, and thought leadership in the same bankruptcy/restructuring domain.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights4 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

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