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12 June 2026

Federal Council brings new anti-money laundering rules into force

During its meeting on 12 June 2026, the Federal Council decided on the entry into force of several pieces of legislation aimed at strengthening measures to combat money laundering and terrorist financing. The revised Anti-Money Laundering Act and the new Act on the Transparency of Legal Persons and the Identification of Beneficial Owners will enter into force on 1 October 2026.

11 June 2026

G7 summit in Évian: Switzerland commits to ensuring security

With just a few days to go before the G7 summit starts in Évian, representatives from the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA), the Swiss Armed Forces and the Federal Office for Customs and Border Security (FOCBS) joined cantonal authorities in Geneva to present the measures being taken to ensure the event's security and support the cantons involved: Geneva, Vaud and Valais. Organised by France, the summit will take place from 15 to 17 June 2026. On this occasion, President of the Swiss Confederation Guy Parmelin will welcome the heads of state and government of the participating countries to Geneva.

10 June 2026

Issue result for Confederation bonds

The Swiss Confederation issued a bond by auction on 10.06.2026: 0.875%, maturity 24.06.2041 (new bond. The issuance volume (excluding own holdings) amounts to a total of 415.170 million francs.

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