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12 December 2025

Open finance implementation in Switzerland

During its meeting on 12 December 2025, the Federal Council was informed by the Federal Department of Finance (FDF) about the most recent open finance developments in Switzerland. In order to achieve the targets set in 2022, the FDF intends to use precise indicators to review further progress in the banking and insurance sector. For the time being, there will be no regulatory requirements for open data interfaces. Open finance is intended to strengthen the digital self-determination of clients, as well as the innovative capacity and competitiveness of the financial sector.

10 December 2025

Reduction in US additional tariffs to enter into force retroactively

The US is applying a tariff ceiling of 15% on imports from Switzerland. This applies retroactively from 14 November 2025. In return, Switzerland will reduce import tariffs on certain fish and agricultural products from the USA. The basis for this is the joint statement published on 14 November between Switzerland, Liechtenstein and the USA.

10 December 2025

Issue result for Confederation bond

The Swiss Confederation issued a bond by auction on 10.12.2025: 1.25%, maturity 28.06.2043 (reopening). The issuance volume (excluding own holdings) amounts to a total of 195.250 million francs.

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