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2025-09-20
The supply of gas in Switzerland is to be regulated by means of a new special law (Gas Supply Act). On Friday, the government launched a consultation until December 19 on a draft. The aim is to increase the security of gas supply and to define clear rules for market access by end consumers, a …
Swiss watch exports to US take tumble amid high tariffs
2025-09-18
Swiss watch exports went into a tailspin in August, after surging in July in response to tariffs imposed by the United States. Shipments of timepieces to the US plummeted by almost a quarter, following a 45% jump in July. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox Overall, Swiss watch exports fell by …
Singapore will not overtake Swiss financial centre, says Swiss Bankers Association president
2025-09-16
The Swiss financial centre is still well-positioned, despite the collapse of Credit Suisse, said the president of the Swiss Bankers Association (SBA) Marcel Rohner. “One cannot speak of a loss of importance,” said the 61-year-old in an interview published today by the Neue Zürcher Zeitung (NZZ). Singapore and Hong Kong were acknowledged as major competitors, …
US says Switzerland can order fewer fighter jets amid cost hike
2025-09-14
According to the American authorities, a possible reduction in the number of F-35 fighter jets ordered by Switzerland is possible. They have informed Switzerland that this could be an option for cushioning the massive cost increase. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox Kaj-Gunnar Sievert, a spokesperson for the Federal Armaments Office …
Swiss banks reject one in three applications for credit
2025-09-11
In 2024, 35.5% of consumer credit applications were rejected by lending institutions due to solvency problems. This is a record high and is significantly higher than the previous year’s rejection rate of 30.8%, says the comparison portal Kreditvergleich.ch. The analysis is based on data from the Swiss central registry for credit information. +Get the most …
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