The Case: The classic car market is undergoing a significant transformation. The Commentary: While many vehicles from the pre-war period as well as the 1950s and 1960s have been declining in value, so-called youngtimers from the 1980s, 1990s, and early 2000s have been attracting growing interest among collectors and enthusiasts.
As a result of the abolition of the imputed rental value, Lombard loans are likely to become less attractive, as they will no longer generate sufficient after-tax returns.
The Case: Economiesuisse provides answers to the key questions based on current information. The latest updates are available in the news ticker: “Trump 2.0 Trade Policy – Consequences for Switzerland.” The Commentary: Following the US Supreme Court’s overturning of the country-specific additional tariffs, Trump introduced a temporary flat-rate tariff of…
The Case: The classic car market is undergoing a significant transformation. The Commentary: While many vehicles from the pre-war period as well as the 1950s and 1960s have been declining in value, so-called youngtimers from the 1980s, 1990s, and early 2000s have been attracting growing interest among collectors and enthusiasts.
Read MoreThe Case: Around four in ten children in the eastern part of Switzerland require additional support in learning German. The Commentary: In order to address this challenge, the canton of Aargau is going to introduce mandatory language assessments for all children approximately 18 months before they enter nursery school. While…
Read MoreThe Case: Bally, a long-established Swiss company, ends its shoe production in Caslano, closing its last manufacturing site in Switzerland. At the same time, the firm also closes their shops in Lucerne, Basel, Lugano and Lausanne. The Commentary: What may look like a corporate restructuring marks the end of a…
Read MoreThe Case: Tax Statistics at a Glance, published by the Swiss Federal Tax Administration (FTA), is a brochure providing a concise overview of the key tax indicators in Switzerland. The Commentary: The brochure shows the development of federal tax revenues, including direct federal tax, value added tax (VAT), withholding tax…
Read MoreThe Case: Source: OECD The Commentary: According to the OECD’s latest report, the evolving conflict in the Middle East has become the dominant force shaping global economic prospects, prompting an energy shock that is driving inflationary pressures and is bound to have an adverse impact on growth.
Read MoreThe Case: Switzerland’s fiscal equalisation system is facing growing political attention as governments confront increasing financial challenges. The Commentary: At an event organised by the KSFD, representatives from politics and academia discussed how resource and burden equalisation can reduce structural disparities between regions.
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