Switzerland

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Factbox-New UBS rules: what are they and how will they impact Swiss bank?

ZURICH, April 22 (Reuters) - The Swiss government on Wednesday published draft legislation for stric...

22nd April, 2026

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Switzerland softens proposed UBS capital rules but keeps key demand

By Dave Graham and Ariane Luthi ZURICH, April 22 (Reuters) - The Swiss government on Wednesday grant...

22nd April, 2026

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Switzerland adds four defendants to ski bar fire case

GENEVA, April 16 (Reuters) - Switzerland has widened its probe into a fatal fire at a ski bar that k...

16th April, 2026

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Switzerland plans stricter rules for real estate purchases by foreigners

ZURICH, April 15 (Reuters) - The Swiss government on Wednesday said it wants to tighten rules that r...

15th April, 2026

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Exclusive-UBS CEO Ermotti may stay late into 2027 due to new rules, succession gap, sources say

By Oliver Hirt and Ariane Luthi ZURICH, April 14 (Reuters) - Sergio Ermotti could stay as CEO well i...

14th April, 2026

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Recalled Italian ambassador to return to Switzerland

ZURICH, April 5 (Reuters) - Italy's ambassador to Switzerland will return to his post, the Swiss for...

5th April, 2026

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Switzerland says cancelling U.S. Patriot missile system order an option

ZURICH, April 1 (Reuters) - The Swiss government will continue to withhold payments to the United St...

1st April, 2026

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Swiss cling on to cash as survey shows payment app use stalling

ZURICH, March 30 (Reuters) - Mobile payment app usage stalled in Switzerland last year, a Swiss Nati...

30th March, 2026

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UBS CEO attacks 'fearmongering' over bank regulations

ZURICH, March 19 (Reuters) - Much of the trust Switzerland gained from mastering the Credit Suisse c...

19th March, 2026

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Swiss watch exports return to growth in February before Middle East conflict

March 19 (Reuters) - Watch exports from key producer Switzerland returned to growth in February driv...

19th March, 2026

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SNB monetary policy assessment of March 19, 2026

ZURICH, March 19 (Reuters) - The Swiss National Bank made the following statement after its policy r...

19th March, 2026

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Rescue underway at Swiss ski resort as ski lift cabin crashes down mountain

BERLIN, March 18 (Reuters) - A rescue operation is underway in a Swiss ski resort after media report...

18th March, 2026