Federal Department of Finance FDF
Federal finances, financial market stability, taxes – at the FDF, there is a lot of emphasis on the state budget and on fiscal policy. The department collects taxes and customs duties, and checks the cross-border movement of people and goods. It also provides services for the entire Federal Administration, from IT to human resources to buildings and logistics.
Current topics
Too Big To Fail
In order to reduce risks for the state, taxpayers and the economy, systemically important ("too big to fail") banks must be better capitalised. Consequently, on 6 June 2025 the Federal Council set parameters for corresponding legislative and ordinance amendments, and on 26 September 2025 it launched the consultation on the capitalisation of foreign participations by parent companies of systemically important banks.
Press releases
Federal Councillor Karin Keller-Sutter
Biography
Federal Councillor Karin Keller-Sutter has been Head of the Federal Department of Finance FDF since January 2023.
Interviews and articles
A selection of interviews with Federal Councillor Karin Keller-Sutter.
Speeches
Speeches by Federal Councillor Karin Keller-Sutter in full.