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Finma Director Urban Angehrn Steps Down
September 6, 2023
Urban Angehrn, the director of Finma, the Swiss financial market regulator, has unexpectedly announced his resignation at the end of the month due to health issues.
Parliament Decides on State Liquidity Aid for Banks
September 6, 2023
The Swiss Parliament can decide on state guarantees for the rescue of systemically important banks, known as the "Public Liquidity Backstop" (PLB).
FINMA Director Urban Angehrn to Step Down at the End of the Month
September 6, 2023
Urban Angehrn, the director of Finma, has unexpectedly resigned at the end of the month due to health issues.
Freiburg Police Disrupts Cocaine Dealer Ring in Sense District
September 6, 2023
The Freiburg Cantonal Police have broken up a cocaine trafficking ring that is believed to have been supplying drugs to consumers in the German-speaking Sense district for years.
Exceptions to Investment Obligations in Swiss Films Regulated
September 6, 2023
In May 2022, the Swiss people voted in favour of the revised Film Law, also known as the "Lex Netflix".
The IVF receives more room for assistance for children with birth defects.
September 6, 2023
The Swiss Federal Council has amended a regulation to make it easier for children with birth defects to receive support from the Invalidenversicherung (IV).
New App for Swiss Nature Parks
September 6, 2023
The Swiss Parks Network has released a new app to help people discover the highlights of the Swiss park regions.
The Federal Council Will Support Financial Providers of E-Patient Records.
September 6, 2023
The Swiss Federal Council has proposed a temporary financial support for the providers of the electronic patient dossier (E-Patientendossier) in order to promote its spread before the comprehensive reform of the law.
Swiss Life Increases Profit in Half-Year
September 6, 2023
In the first half of 2023, Swiss Life reported a 12% increase in profits to 630 million francs.
Greenpeace Demands Advertising Stop for Environmentally Harmful Products
September 6, 2023
Greenpeace Switzerland has called for a advertising ban on climate and environmentally damaging products from Coop and Migros.
Survey Shows Growing Support for Idea of a Single Health Insurance System
September 6, 2023
A recent survey conducted by Watson revealed that 80% of respondents in the German and West Switzerland regions are in favour of a unified health insurance system.
UBS Questions Credit Suisse’s Sale of Divisions to Apollo
September 5, 2023
The UBS is reportedly questioning the sale of Credit Suisse's Structured Products Group (SPG) to US firm Apollo Capital.
National Council Commission to Expel Russian Spies Consistently
September 5, 2023
The Swiss National Council's Foreign Policy Commission has passed a motion calling for the expulsion of Russian and other foreign spies from the country.
Switzerland and Morocco Want to Cooperate Closer on Migration
September 5, 2023
The Swiss government has announced financial support for a project to promote the voluntary return of migrants to Morocco.
Health Insurances Adjust Broker Rules to New Law
September 5, 2023
The two health insurance associations Santésuisse and Curafutura have adapted their industry agreement for brokerage activities to the new federal law.
Parliamentary Commission to Tackle Media Funding Anew
September 5, 2023
The Swiss Parliament has proposed new measures to strengthen media diversity, two years after the failure of the media package at the polls.
The Regulatory Authority Still Warns of “Significant Uncertainties”
September 5, 2023
The Swiss Federal Electricity Commission (Elcom) has stated that Switzerland is well prepared for a potential electricity shortage at the end of the next winter.
The Anchor of Swiss Financial Policy Celebrates its 20th Anniversary
September 5, 2023
The Swiss Debt Brake, introduced twenty years ago, is one of the most important instruments of Swiss financial policy.

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