Financial affairs

A strong financial centre is crucial for Switzerland. Its fiscal policy is sustainable, transparent, compliant and well integrated nationally and internationally. The focus is on new and economically beneficial solutions.

In order to reduce risks for the state, taxpayers and the economy, systemically important ("too big to fail") banks must be better capitalised. The Federal Council has therefore defined the parameters for related amendments to laws and ordinances.

National regulatory projects are interlinked. They take into account of international standards, global financial competition, financial stability and innovation.

A healthy financial centre is important for Switzerland, and it is actively involved at the international level in combating money laundering and terrorist financing.

Am 19. März 2023 verabschiedete der Bundesrat ein Massnahmenpaket, das die Übernahme der Credit Suisse durch die UBS ermöglichte.

Greenwashing, green fintech, climate reporting – sustainable finance is becoming increasingly important in Switzerland.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) monitors and supports the economic policies development of its member countries. Switzerland has been a member since 1992, regularly attends meetings and heads a constituency.

Switzerland has a very good, secure and competitive financial centre. It is thus keen to be recognised in the global market and emphasises the strengths of the Swiss financial centre at events and during trips.