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Federal Council adopts dispatch on amending Financial Market Supervision Act and other legislation concerning international cooperation
During its meeting on 12 September 2025, the Federal Council adopted the dispatch on amending the Financial Market Supervision Act and other pieces of legislation. The aim of the legislative amendments is to adapt the Swiss legal framework for international cooperation in the financial market sector to the current requirements in cross-border financial business.
Federal Council adopts dispatch on exchange of information regarding OECD minimum tax rate
During its meeting on 12 September 2025, the Federal Council adopted the dispatch on approving the basis under international law for the exchange of information in relation to the OECD minimum tax rate. In the future, it should be possible for the multinational enterprise (MNE) groups concerned to submit this information centrally in a single jurisdiction. On this basis, the jurisdictions participating in the exchange of information should be able to verify the plausibility of the tax calculations of MNE groups within the framework of the minimum tax rate. This proposal does not address national implementation.
President Karin Keller-Sutter to attend meeting of finance ministers of German-speaking countries
The President of the Swiss Confederation, Karin Keller-Sutter, will attend this year's meeting of the finance ministers of German-speaking countries in Luxembourg on 25 and 26 August 2025. The discussions will focus on current geopolitical developments and strengthening competitiveness.