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News
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 Council is strengthening the framework, which will continue to protect the integrity of the Swiss financial centre in years to come.
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 credits up to CHF 500,000 and 0.5% for credits exceeding CHF 500,000.
Financial statistics: forecasts for public finances for 2026 to 2029
The Financial Statistics Section of the Federal Finance Administration (FFA) publishes forecasts for the public finances (Confederation, cantons, municipalities and social security funds) twice a year. The new forecasts cover the period up to 2029.