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Coop To Offer Banking Services

23 October 2023

Coop, the retail chain, is set to offer banking products in the future. To do this, they are working with two banks.

More transparency on supplementary income

20 October 2023

Members of the federal parliament should have to disclose income from secondary activities.

Report: Progress made in combating money laundering

20 October 2023

The world's leading anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing body says Switzerland is making progress.

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Swiss export economy in recovery

19 October 2023

After a setback in the spring, goods "made in Switzerland" found significantly more buyers abroad again in the third quarter.

Euro falls to new record low against franc over Middle East conflict

19 October 2023

The Swiss franc is once again being sought as a safe haven as the situation in the Middle East worsens, and has gained significantly in value.

Donations for Ukraine lead to new record

18 October 2023

In 2022, more money than ever before was donated in Switzerland, at 2.5 billion Swiss francs.

Swiss pension system performs well in country comparison

18 October 2023

The Swiss pension system lands in the top quarter in a global comparison of pension systems.

Urs Furrer to become new director of the Swiss Trade Association

17 October 2023

Urs Furrer is to become director of the Swiss Trade Association (SGV). The board of directors has proposed the managing director of the industry associations Chocosuisse and Biscosuisse to take office on 1 May 2024; he must be confirmed by the Swiss Chamber of Commerce.

Prices should not rise further with higher VAT

16 October 2023

From 2024, a higher VAT rate will apply in Switzerland. However, most traders will probably not increase the prices of their goods because of this.

Confidence in the Swiss economy rises slightly

13 October 2023

Confidence in the Swiss economy rose slightly again in the third quarter. According to consulting firm Commslab, the financial sector in particular is showing signs of recovery following the demise of Credit Suisse.

10,000 bankruptcies expected in Switzerland in 2023

In Switzerland, significantly more companies have filed for bankruptcy so far this year than last year.

Inflation rises to 1.7 percent in September

Inflation in Switzerland rose slightly in September for the first time in over six months.

Climate – Council of States bows to the new edition of the CO2 law

25 September 2023

The Federal Council wants to use incentives instead of bans to encourage the population to protect the climate and halve greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 compared to 1990.

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Big Pharma Paid Swiss Docs & Hospitals 218 million in 2022

15 September 2023

Until a recent media-led investigation revealed the practice, it was largely unknown to the public that a 'transparent' method of funneling money from large pharmaceutical firms to medical practices was going on.

Swiss Re expects further growth in the non-life market

11 September 2023

Swiss Re expects further growth in the global market for non-life reinsurance. Keystone/SDA© The increased number of storms occurring, demand more coverage among primary insurers, as the group announced at the industry meeting in Monte Carlo on Monday.

Zurich energy director wants better control over Axpo

9 September 2023

Zurich Energy Director Martin Neukom (Greens) stated on the SRF radio show "Samstagsrundschau" about the upcoming electricity price increase that he wants to involve Axpo more closely in the country's security of supply.

UBS does not see an independent Credit Suisse

The fate of the traditional Swiss bank Credit Suisse is definitely sealed. The Swiss business of CS will also be fully integrated into UBS.

100 Million Francs: The Federal Council buys a new jet

The Federal Council is upgrading and buying a new government aircraft for CHF 103 million.

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