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Federal Council supports the continuation of international monetary assistance
During its meeting on 2 October 2026, the Federal Council adopted the dispatch on the continuation of international monetary assistance. Switzerland should continue to be able to provide internatio...
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FDFA State Secretary Alexandre Fasel holds political consultations with Germany in Bern
State Secretary Alexandre Fasel today received his counterpart from the German Federal Foreign Office, Géza Andreas von Geyr, for political talks. Their discussion centred on the close relations be...
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Federal Councillor Karin Keller-Sutter to attend meeting of EU's Economic and Financial Affairs Council
On 19 September 2026, Federal Councillor Karin Keller-Sutter will attend the informal meeting of the EU's Economic and Financial Affairs Council (ECOFIN) in Ireland. The purpose of the meeting is t...
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Federal Councillor Karin Keller-Sutter attends meeting of the finance ministers of the German-speaking countries
Federal Councillor Karin Keller-Sutter will attend this year's meeting of the finance ministers of German-speaking countries in Liechtenstein on 24 August 2026. The main focus will be on long-term ...
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Federal Council brings Federal Act on the International Automatic Exchange of Information on Salary Data into force
During its meeting on 19 August 2026, the Federal Council decided to bring the Federal Act on the International Automatic Exchange of Information on Salary Data into force with effect from 1 Januar...
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Federal Council rejects financial centre initiative
The Federal Council will recommend that Parliament reject the popular initiative “For a sustainable and future-oriented Swiss financial centre (financial centre initiative)” without a direct or ind...
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Too-big-to-fail regulations: Federal Council launches consultation on amendments to Banking Act and Liquidity Ordinance
During its meeting on 12 August 2026, the Federal Council launched the consultation on amendments to the Banking Act and the Liquidity Ordinance. The proposed measures complete the overall package ...
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Switzerland and Austria sign protocol of amendment to double taxation agreement
On 30 July 2026 in Vienna, Switzerland and Austria signed a protocol amending the agreement for the avoidance of double taxation (DTA) with respect to taxes on income and capital. The protocol impl...
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Optimising financial market regulation: FDF establishes external working group
The Federal Department of Finance (FDF) intends to submit a report to the Federal Council by the end of 2027 on optimising Swiss financial market regulation. To support this work, a working group c...
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International Monetary Fund praises the resilience of the Swiss economy
At the conclusions of its annual consultations with Switzerland, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) emphasizes the importance of Switzerland’s strong institutions and appropriate economic policy...
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Automatic exchange of information between Switzerland and EU: Federal Council adopts dispatch on Protocol of Amendment
During its meeting on 24 June 2026, the Federal Council adopted the dispatch on the Protocol of Amendment to the Agreement between Switzerland and the European Union (EU) on the automatic exchange ...
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Federal Council brings new anti-money laundering rules into force
During its meeting on 12 June 2026, the Federal Council decided on the entry into force of several pieces of legislation aimed at strengthening measures to combat money laundering and terrorist fin...
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Switzerland and Finland sign protocol of amendment to double taxation agreement
On 28 May 2026 in Helsinki, Switzerland and Finland signed a protocol amending the double taxation agreement (DTA) on income tax. This protocol implements the minimum standards for double taxation ...
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The New Financial Order: Switzerland at the Centre of Europe’s Push to Shape the Future of Global Finance
How Stablecoins, AI, and Quantum Technologies are Igniting a Global Race to Control FinanceA new financial order is taking shape. Technologies that once sat in pilot phases are now moving into live...
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Too-big-to-fail regulations: Federal Council adopts dispatch and Capital Adequacy Ordinance
During its meeting on 22 April 2026, the Federal Council adopted the dispatch on the revision of the Banking Act. In the future, systemically important banks in Switzerland will have to fully back ...
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Switzerland at 2026 IMF and World Bank Group Spring Meetings and G20 Finance Ministers Meeting in Washington
President Guy Parmelin and Federal Councillor Karin Keller-Sutter, as well as Martin Schlegel, Chairman of the Governing Board of the Swiss National Bank, will attend the Spring Meetings of the Int...
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Finance Minister Karin Keller-Sutter to visit her counterpart in United Kingdom
Federal Councillor Karin Keller-Sutter will meet her UK counterpart, Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves, in London on 24 March 2026. The ministers will discuss the agreement on mutual recogn...
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Federal Council lowers interest rates for COVID-19 credits
During its meeting on 20 March 2026, the Federal Council decided to lower the interest rates for outstanding COVID-19 credits with effect from 31 March 2026. The interest rate will now be 0% for cr...
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Federal Council approves strategy on combating money laundering and terrorist financing
During its meeting on 20 March 2026, the Federal Council approved the strategy on combating money laundering and terrorist financing. With this first-ever comprehensive overview, the Federal Counci...
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Switzerland-Italy: permanent tax rules for home office are in force
The amending protocol that regulates the taxation of home office for frontier workers for the long term entered into force on 9 February 2026 following the completion of the approval process in Swi...
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Open finance implementation in Switzerland
During its meeting on 12 December 2025, the Federal Council was informed by the Federal Department of Finance (FDF) about the most recent open finance developments in Switzerland. In order to achie...
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Federal Council adopts dispatch on amending Insurance Oversight Act
During its meeting on 5 December 2025, the Federal Council adopted the dispatch on amending the Insurance Oversight Act. With this proposal, the Federal Council wishes to strengthen Switzerland as ...
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Digital finance in Switzerland: Federal Council informed about the status of measures
The Federal Council's objective is for Switzerland to be one of the world's leading digital finance locations and to improve its competitiveness and attractiveness accordingly. During its meeting o...
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Entry into force of thethe double taxation agreement with Jordan
The double taxation agreement between Switzerland and Jordan has entered into force. With a few exceptions, the provisions will apply from 1 January 2026.
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Entry into force of the amending protocol to DTA with the United Arab Emirates
The amending protocol to the double taxation agreement (DTA) between Switzerland and the United Arab Emirateshas entered into force. With a few exceptions, most of the changes will apply from 1 Jan...
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