Regulatory projects
National regulatory projects are interlinked. They take into account of international standards, global financial competition, financial stability and innovation.
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Federal Council moves forward with stablecoins and crypto: consultation launched
During its meeting on 22 October 2025, the Federal Council initiated the consultation on an amendment to the Financial Institutions Act. The bill is aimed at improving the framework conditions for the market development, the attractiveness of the Swiss financial centre and integration of innovative financial technologies into the existing financial system. At the same time, it should mitigate related risks to financial stability, integrity, and investor and consumer protection. The consultation will run until 6 February 2026.
Federal Council launches consultation for ordinances on the transparency of legal entities and combating money laundering and terrorist financing
At its meeting on 15 October 2025, the Federal Council launched the consultation on draft legislation to combat money laundering. Under the proposed legislation details of the register of beneficial owners and the extension of the Anti-Money Laundering Act to cover certain consultancy activities will be defined at ordinance level. The consultation will last until 30 January 2026.
Switzerland and the United States issue a joint statement on foreign exchange matters
The Federal Department of Finance (FDF), the Swiss National Bank (SNB) and the US Department of the Treasury have issued a joint statement on macroeconomic and foreign exchange matters, in which Switzerland and the USA reconfirm that they do not target exchange rates for competitive purposes.
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