Federal Departement 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
Switzerland and United States agree on mutual exchange of financial account data
Switzerland and the United States signed a new FATCA agreement in Bern on 27 June 2024. Switzerland currently provides financial account data to the United States on a unilateral basis.
Federal Council launches consultation on amendments to the Financial Market Infrastructure Act
The proposed changes take account of technological advances and relevant developments in international standards and foreign legislation. They should strengthen the stability of the financial system and increase the competitiveness of the Swiss financial centre.
Federal Council launches consultation on extending international automatic exchange of information in tax matters to cryptoassets
Set to apply from 1 January 2026, the extension concerns the new AEOI concerning cryptoassets and the amendment of the standard for the automatic exchange of financial account information. The consultation will run until 6 September 2024.
FDF 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 contributions
To read – a selection of interviews with Federal Councillor Karin Keller-Sutter.
Speeches
To read – a selection of speeches by Federal Councillor Karin Keller-Sutter.