Allgemein · 22. September 2025
Reporting Talks 2025: New Requirements for Financial Reporting
This year’s Reporting Talks by SwissHoldings were entirely dedicated to IFRS 18 – the new accounting standard that will fundamentally change the presentation of financial results as of 2027. The well-attended conference offered experts from member companies the opportunity to gain insights into the planned changes, exchange experiences, and discuss them with external stakeholders such …
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Press releases · Wirtschaft · 16. September 2025
No class actions for Switzerland: Council of States clearly rejects the bill
This is an automated translation. The introduction of class actions has been discussed in Switzerland for over ten years. Yesterday’s decision by the Council of States to vote against the proposal means it is now off the table. Among other things, this was due to fears of high risks of abuse, a possible overloading of …
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Allgemein · Capital Markets · Reports & Studies · Trade and investment policy · 4. September 2025
Facts and Figures on SwissHoldings Member Companies 2025
Every year we publish an overview of the importance of our member companies in Switzerland and worldwide. Our publication “Facts and Figures” shows the role of the companies as employers in Switzerland and abroad, their commitment abroad in the form of direct investments and their importance on the Swiss stock exchange. Member companies are …
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Session previews · 1. September 2025
Session Preview Autumn Session 2025
This is an automated translation. The SwissHoldings Session Preview informs about issues relevant to our association discussed at the autumn session 2025. The Preview contains a brief overview of the issues, the current state as well as the recommendations of our association. Session Preview as PDF National Council 24.4596 Motion Gössi. Better Protection of Intellectual …
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Economics · Press releases · 18. August 2025
No Class Action Lawsuits: Council of States Committee Opts for Mediation and Ombudsman Procedures
The Legal Affairs Committee of the Council of States voted against introducing class action lawsuits into Swiss law last week. SwissHoldings welcomes this clear decision. Instead of a risky system change, the focus should be placed on proven instruments such as mediation and ombudsman procedures. To achieve this, the committee has adopted a corresponding postulate. …
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Updates · 26. June 2025
SwissHoldings Update June 2025
Every two months, the update provides a detailed overview of matters relevant to our association. Click here for the update.
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Updates · 26. June 2025
SwissHoldings Update April 2025
Every two months, the update provides a detailed overview of matters relevant to our association. Click here for the update.
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Session recaps · 20. June 2025
Session Recap Summer Session 2025
Both councils 24.046 Proposal of the Federal Council. Federal Act on the Transparency of Legal Entities and the Identification of Beneficial Owners First, the National Council (draft 1) and then the Council of States (draft 2) approved the drafts assigned to them, thereby supporting the introduction of a transparency register and the introduction of due …
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Session previews · 26. May 2025
Session Preview Summer Session 2025
This is an automated translation. The SwissHoldings Session Preview informs about issues relevant to our association discussed at the summer session 2025. The Preview contains a brief overview of the issues, the current state as well as the recommendations of our association. Session Preview as PDF National Council 23.3224 Institutional Reform of the Competition Commission …
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Editorials · Taxation · 16. May 2025
OECD Minimum Tax: How Donald Trump Is Rewriting the Global Tax Architecture – and How Europe Can Respond
The United States under President Trump is taking a step back from the consensus on the OECD minimum tax and is pursuing its own rules. While Europe adheres to the 15 percent minimum rate, the U.S. is attracting the innovation and profit champions of the future with more attractive tax models. A dangerous imbalance is …
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