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Switzerland Strengthens Anti-Money Laundering Regulations

Parliament finalizes new money laundering rules requiring enhanced due diligence from lawyers and advisors for transactions above CHF5 million.

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Switzerland Strengthens Anti-Money Laundering Regulations

08:00 AM·banking

UBS considers US headquarters amid Swiss regulatory pressure

Switzerland's largest bank evaluates potential headquarters relocation to US as Swiss Senate debates stricter capital requirements for systemic banks.

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UBS considers US headquarters amid Swiss regulatory pressure

04:00 PM·finance

UBS Considers US Headquarters Relocation Amid Capital Requirements

Switzerland's largest bank evaluates potential headquarters move to United States as Swiss Senate debates stricter capital requirements for systemic banks.

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UBS Considers US Headquarters Relocation Amid Capital Requirements

08:00 AM·finance

Swiss Government Overhauls Financial Crime Fighting Capabilities

Federal Council seeks new funding sources to strengthen overwhelmed Money Laundering Reporting Office (MROS) following critical audit report.

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Swiss Government Overhauls Financial Crime Fighting Capabilities

12:00 PM·health

Global Health Foundation FIND Faces Regulatory Scrutiny

Geneva-based diagnostics non-profit FIND nearly collapsed despite warnings, raising questions about Swiss oversight of international organizations.

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Global Health Foundation FIND Faces Regulatory Scrutiny

12:00 PM·finance

PostFinance Fails Emergency Planning Review

Swiss financial regulator rejects PostFinance's too-big-to-fail contingency plans, citing insufficient capital reserves and inadequate crisis management strategies.

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PostFinance Fails Emergency Planning Review

12:00 PM·health

Swiss Health Regulator Issues Warning on Dangerous Weight Loss Products

Swissmedic alerts public about counterfeit and unauthorized weight loss products containing harmful substances, particularly targeting misleading GLP-1 products on social media.

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Swiss Health Regulator Issues Warning on Dangerous Weight Loss Products

12:00 PM·healthcare

Swiss Hospitals Face Critical Staff Recognition Delays

Swiss hospitals warn that months-long delays in recognizing foreign medical qualifications are threatening healthcare quality, as staff shortages intensify.

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Swiss Hospitals Face Critical Staff Recognition Delays

12:00 PM·politics

Switzerland Introduces Code of Conduct for Referendum Collectors

Federal Chancellery drafts new guidelines for signature collectors following discovery of falsified referendum signatures, marking first national standard.

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Switzerland Introduces Code of Conduct for Referendum Collectors

12:00 PM·consumer affairs

Swiss Post price hike rejected by national watchdog

Price watchdog blocks proposed postal rate increases for 2026, saving consumers from CHF70.9 million in additional costs

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Swiss Post price hike rejected by national watchdog

12:00 PM·banking

Swiss Authorities Investigate HSBC for Money Laundering

HSBC Private Bank Switzerland faces criminal probes by Swiss and French authorities over historic banking relationships, following earlier FINMA restrictions on politically exposed persons.

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Swiss Authorities Investigate HSBC for Money Laundering

04:00 PM·banking

Singapore Fines Swiss Banks CHF7.6M for Anti-Money Laundering Breaches

UBS, Credit Suisse, and Julius Bär face penalties from Singapore's financial regulator for violating anti-money laundering rules, highlighting increased scrutiny of Swiss banking practices abroad.

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Singapore Fines Swiss Banks CHF7.6M for Anti-Money Laundering Breaches

04:00 PM·business

Nestlé fined CHF 500,000 for illegal water filtering practices

Vaud canton penalizes Nestlé for unauthorized use of activated carbon filters in Henniez mineral water production between 2008-2022.

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Nestlé fined CHF 500,000 for illegal water filtering practices

08:00 AM·finance

Credit Suisse Greensill Scandal: Politicians Demand Transparency

Swiss lawmakers push for public disclosure of financial watchdog documents related to the Greensill scandal at Credit Suisse, as London court proceedings reveal early warning signs.

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Credit Suisse Greensill Scandal: Politicians Demand Transparency

12:00 PM·finance

Switzerland Launches Federal Register to Combat Money Laundering

New federal registry system approved to track beneficial owners of shell companies in major anti-money laundering initiative

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Switzerland Launches Federal Register to Combat Money Laundering

08:00 AM·banking

Swiss-US breakthrough: Banking information deadlock resolved

Agreement ends years-long stalemate over sharing client investment information, marking new era in US-Swiss financial cooperation.

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Swiss-US breakthrough: Banking information deadlock resolved

08:00 AM·health

Swiss Parliament Moves to Ban Single-Use E-Cigarettes

Upper house votes to prohibit disposable vapes in landmark decision, marking significant shift in Swiss smoking regulations.

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Swiss Parliament Moves to Ban Single-Use E-Cigarettes

08:00 AM·banking

Switzerland Tightens Banking Regulations Following UBS Review

Swiss government announces stricter capital requirements and enhanced supervision measures for systemically important banks, with UBS pushing back against proposed changes.

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