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Key figures Swiss financial centre

The annual key figures on the Swiss financial centre were updated on 20 April 2023.

UBS takeover of Credit Suisse

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

12 measures for a strong Swiss digital financial centre

Digital Finance: Areas of action 2022+

The Federal Council instructed the FDF to prepare a report on digital finance in order to identify specific areas of action for the Confederation.

Sustainability presents a considerable opportunity for the Swiss financial centre. The government primarily acts as facilitator in this context, cultivating an intensive dialogue with the financial industry and supporting the creation of an optimal regulatory framework.

Company taxation

Switzerland supports international efforts to achieve greater transparency and a level playing field with regard to the taxation of multinationals.

With their new joint information platform finance.swiss, the Confederation and the financial sector plan to showcase to an
international audience the financial sector conditions and qualities that Switzerland offers in order to position itself as an attractive business location in the global competition
between financial centres.

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Report of the Federal Council to safeguarding financial stability

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.centres.

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On 19 April 2024 in Washington DC, State Secretary Daniela Stoffel and Deputy Secretary of the 🇺🇸Treasury @wallyadeyemo had a good exchange on economic outlook, #TBTF and bilateral issues. @SwissEmbassyUSA @efd_dff pic.twitter.com/wBVdsfRmtd
— SIF_SFI (@sif_sfi) April 19, 2024

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