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Revolut applies for a banking licence in Switzerland

This content was published on Sep 16, 2026 The British ‘neobank’ Revolut, whose services are already used by over a million Swiss residents, is now applying for a Swiss banking licence.

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Switzerland must reform to keep global lead, says OECD

This content was published on Sep 15, 2026 OECD says Switzerland must embrace tax and pension reforms.

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Swiss households absorb fuel inflation better than other countries

This content was published on Sep 15, 2026 Fuel prices place less of a burden on Swiss household incomes than in other countries.

SSR sets out cost-saving measures for 2027 and cuts management posts

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Swiss Broadcasting Corporation unveils cost-saving measures for 2027

This content was published on Sep 14, 2026 The Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SBC), Swissinfo’s parent company, has unveiled CHF80 million ($98 million) in cost-cutting measures for 2027 as part of its ongoing restructuring programme.

Seasonal workers in the tourism sector see housing costs as a major problem

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Seasonal workers struggle with housing costs in Swiss ski resorts

This content was published on Sep 11, 2026 Housing costs are the biggest concern for seasonal workers in Swiss holiday resorts, according to a study commissioned by the federal government and the cantons of Bern, Vaud and Valais.

Swiss watches could see big tariff refunds

Swiss Trade

Swiss firms ‘in line for $2bn US tariff refunds’

This content was published on Sep 10, 2026 Swiss companies could receive $2 billion in US tariff reimbursements, say economists at UBS bank.

China’s rise is increasing competitive pressure on Switzerland

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China’s high-tech rise puts competitive pressure on Switzerland

This content was published on Sep 10, 2026 China’s high-tech rise is pressuring Swiss industry, while UBS says US tariffs remain manageable for now.

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Why the Swiss federal budget is so hard to predict

This content was published on Sep 10, 2026 A late boost to company taxes helped push 2027 Swiss federal budget forecasts into the black.

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Geneva vs Zurich: which is the better safe haven?

This content was published on Sep 9, 2026 At a time of global unrest, Switzerland’s two big cities are seeing an influx of arrivals. But with significantly contrasting lifestyles, choosing between them is a challenge.

Pierre Mirabaud has been given a two-year suspended sentence for corruption

Ex head of Swiss Bankers Association convicted of corruption

This content was published on Sep 8, 2026 On Tuesday the Swiss Federal Criminal Court found Pierre Mirabaud guilty of bribing foreign public officials and money laundering.

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