Innovative for excellence in financial services
In order to implement the three strategic thrusts (innovative, interconnected, sustainable) in its strategy, the Federal Council will take action in the following areas.
Policy for a future-proof Swiss financial centre
Leading worldwide, rooted in Switzerland: Policy for a future-proof Swiss financial centre
A strong financial centre is key for the Swiss economy and Switzerland's standing as an international location. Switzerland should therefore maintain its place among world-leading, modern and globally active financial centres. The Federal Council wants to assist and support this with a sound and dynamic financial market policy.
Ambition: leading worldwide, rooted in Switzerland
Today, the Swiss financial centre ranks among the most important worldwide and is a major contributor to the Swiss economy. It performs key services for national and international businesses, and for the Swiss population.
The Swiss financial centre today: sound, global, in transition
The figures show that Switzerland currently has a financial centre that provides the Swiss economy with essential services and contributes to the country's international competitiveness.
Trends: more hotly contested, more digital, more sustainable
In recent years, new developments have come to prominence; in the political environment, and particularly in technology. Context and priorities have changed and fracture lines are emerging. The following main trends have emerged:
Strategic thrusts: innovative, interconnected, sustainable
The trends described above will shape the environment for Swiss financial market policy and the Swiss financial centre for the years to come. In terms of the ambition stated at the outset, this yields three strategic thrusts for financial market policy.