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.

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

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

This comprehensive dossier documents the takeover of Credit Suisse by UBS. It contains relevant information, documents and comprehensive FAQs.

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.

Based on Article 52 of the Banking Act and mandates from Parliament, the Federal Council has carried out an in-depth assessment of the regulation of systemically important banks.