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PUBLICA’s funded ratio rises further
The Swiss Federal Pension Fund PUBLICA is publishing its annual report and sustainability report for 2024. At the end of 2024, the collective institution’s funded ratio stood at 104.6%. The investment performance was 5.9%. In responsible investment, efforts to enhance transparency are having an impact.
Switzerland at 2025 IMF and World Bank Group Spring Meetings and G20 Finance Ministers Meeting in Washington
President Karin Keller-Sutter and Federal Councillor Guy Parmelin will attend the Spring Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group in Washington from 23 to 25 April 2025. A meeting of G20 finance ministers and central bank governors will also take place during the Spring Meetings. The Swiss delegation, which also includes representatives of the Swiss National Bank, will additionally use the event for bilateral talks.
Christoph Ammann becomes new Vice President of the SNB Bank Council
During its meeting on 9 April 2025, the Federal Council appointed existing Bank Council member Christoph Ammann as new Vice President of the Bank Council of the Swiss National Bank (SNB) with effect from 1 May 2025. He replaces Romeo Lacher, who has announced that he will stand down as of 25 April 2025.v