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More than a third of Swiss companies report irregularities
2025-10-01
More than one third of Swiss companies were affected by illegal and unethical behaviour within their organisation or in their supply chain last year. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox However, Swiss companies are less affected than average. This is the conclusion of the Whistleblowing 2025 report published today by the …
UBS criticises Swiss proposal to change capital adequacy requirements
2025-09-30
The major bank UBS has criticised a draft amendment to the Federal Capital Adequacy Ordinance in Switzerland. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox According to UBS, the “disproportionate” proposals for the treatment of the bank’s own software and deferred tax assets would destroy around $11 billion (CHF8.7 billion) in capital at …
Tariffs ‘threaten global medicine supply’: Swiss pharma agency
2025-09-27
United States tariffs on medicines have threatened global drug supply chains, says an association representing Swiss pharmaceutical companies. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox Customs barriers disrupt production and supply chains and hinder research and development, Interpharma told AWP.
Switzerland plans extra taxes on electric vehicles
2025-09-26
Electric vehicles are to be taxed more heavily from 2030. The government has put out to consultation two tax variants – one based on the number of kilometres travelled, the other on electricity – to continue financing Switzerland’s roads. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox This new tax is intended to …
Swiss parliament demands greater transparency in pricing of food
2025-09-25
The Swiss Senate on Thursday approved a parliamentary initiative to monitor precisely who makes what margin in the food value chain and where various costs are incurred. The House of Representatives had previously also voted in favour of such an initiative. The Senate reached its decision by 21 votes to 18, with no abstentions. The …
US tariffs force Switzerland to rethink trade ties
2025-09-24
United States trade policy is rattling countries worldwide and prompting them to redirect trade flows at record speed. This is also how Switzerland is responding. US tariffs have put many countries in a tight spot. Persistent uncertainty is only making matters worse: will the US president suddenly slap on further tariffs, despite all concessions, as …
Emmi to raise price of Gruyère cheese in the US again
2025-08-05
In the wake of the 39% tariffs decided by the United States against Switzerland, Emmi will again raise the prices of AOC quality cheeses such as Gruyère for the US market. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox As a decentralised company, Emmi mainly produces locally and is therefore not directly affected …
Swiss government reacts with ‘great regret’ to new US tariffs
2025-08-01
The Swiss government has taken note of the additional tariffs announced by the United States “with great regret”, said the Federal Department of Finance. Switzerland continues to strive for a negotiated solution with the US, said a spokesperson. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox The new tariffs of 39% on Swiss …
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