The Case: The National Council’s Committee on Economic Affairs and Taxation (WAK-N) was informed on the impact of US tariffs on their competitiveness by Swiss exporters, including Bobst, Lonza, Kuhn Rikon, Thermoplan as well as the Gruyère Cheese Association . The Commentary: The discussion highlighted challenges from trade policy uncertainty…
The richest people are a major nuisance. That is the view of the Young Socialists, who are behind the initiative for a 50 per cent estate and gift tax on net wealth exceeding CHF 50 million.
The Case: Company bankruptcies in Switzerland skyrocketed in the first 11 months of 2025, particularly affecting the construction sector, catering sector as well as retail sectors. The Commentary: According to economic information service Crif, 11,057 companies went bankrupt between January and November, a rise of more than 36 % compared…
The Case: The National Council’s Committee on Economic Affairs and Taxation (WAK-N) was informed on the impact of US tariffs on their competitiveness by Swiss exporters, including Bobst, Lonza, Kuhn Rikon, Thermoplan as well as the Gruyère Cheese Association . The Commentary: The discussion highlighted challenges from trade policy uncertainty…
Read MoreThe Case: No Supreme Court decision has been made yet. The Commentary: The US Supreme Court has not yet issued a ruling on the legality of President Trump’s broad tariff program. A highly anticipated opinion that could either affirm or overturn lower-court findings has not been published this month so…
Read MoreThe Case: In 2024, the assets of Switzerland’s 1,292 pension funds increased to CHF 1,220.6 billion, up from CHF 1,129.1 billion in 2023. Net investment returns amounted to CHF 83.7 billion (2023: CHF 54.2 billion), leading to higher value fluctuation reserves and a further reduction in funding shortfalls.
Read MoreThe Case: Under the new framework, firms must independently conduct, document and justify their assessments so it can be determined whether a crypto token meets the Dubai Financial Services Authority’s (DFSA) regulatory criteria. Consequently, the DFSA will no longer maintain or publish a list of Recognised Crypto Tokens.
Read MoreThe Case: Based on the risk analysis, the Financial Market Authority Liechtenstein (FMA) has defined its supervisory priorities for 2026. The Commentary: Its supervisory activities allow the FMA to ensure that financial intermediaries effectively manage potential risks. One key aspect is the assessment of the risk landscape for both the…
Read MoreThe Case: Swiss agriculture is currently grappling with overproduction. The Commentary: This issue is particularly pronounced in the dairy sector and pork sector, where rising production volumes have been exerting their downward pressure on prices, which, in turn, resulted in reduced incomes and emergency exports. Stocks of potatoes and wine…
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