The case Swiss Financial Accounts: Household wealth increased in 2024. Source: SNB The commentary Household financial assets increased by CHF 119 billion to CHF 3,146 billion (up 3.9%) in 2024. This rise was due to both...
Read MoreThe case Today, the Federal Council was informed about the impact of US tariff policy on the Swiss economy. Source: news.admin.ch The commentary In its assessment of the impact of the US tariff policy on the Swiss economy, the...
Read MoreThe case Switzerland’s population is projected to reach 10.5 million by 2055, up from 9.0 million in 2024. This growth is primarily driven by migration, with the extent depending on socio-economic and political...
Read MoreThe case In the first quarter of 2025 several significant tax policy initiatives and procedural requests were addressed on a federal level. Source: Federal Tax Administration FTA The commentary Inheritance and Gift Tax...
Read MoreThe case Switzerland’s population exceeded the 9 million mark in 2024. Source: admin.ch The commentary By 31 December 2024, Switzerland’s permanent resident population reached a record high of 9,048,900 individuals....
Read MoreThe case The chief negotiators of Switzerland and the European Union have initialled an agreement on Switzerland’s participation in EU programmes in Brussels today. Source: admin.ch The commentary The agreement is to enter...
Read MoreThe case By the end of March 2025 the value of assets blocked in Switzerland due to the sanctions against Russia totalled CHF 7.4 billion, which corresponds to an increase of CHF 1.6 billion (i.e. 28 %) compared to the value...
Read MoreThe case There were 826 700 Swiss citizens residing in other countries on 31 December 2024. Source: admin.ch The commentary There was a notable increase in the number of Swiss citizens living abroad in 2024, with a rise of...
Read MoreThe case Today, Swiss Federal Councillor Albert Rösti signs the Council of Europe Convention on Artificial Intelligence and Human Rights, Democracy and the Rule of Law in Strasbourg on Switzerland’s behalf. Source: admin.ch The...
Read MoreThe case On 21 March, the Treasury Department issued a new interim administrative rule for the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), eliminating disclosure requirements for both any US Reporting Companies and any US beneficial...
Read MoreThe case Highlights of the 2025 spring session seen from a business point of view. Source: economiesuisse (abridged) The commentary Wage cap for banks: The Council of States caused quite a stir when it voted 21 to 19 in favour...
Read MoreThe case Swiss pavilion could be big hit at lacklustre World Expo 2025. Source: swissinfo Scroll for more – Download The commentary Expo 2025 is due to open in Osaka, Japan, on April 13. Switzerland has a chance to shine...
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