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Federal Strategy Unit for IT (FSUIT): starting 1.1.2012 it is the Steering Unit for IT (FITSU) - please adapt your subscription
Since January 1st, 2012, the FSUIT isn’t included anymore in the information offer of the GS-EDF, but figures as an independent administrative unit : the Federal IT Steering Unit FITSU.
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The Federal IT Steering Unit FITSU
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Update of the 'Tax burden: international comparison'
The federal tax administration has published the statistical comparison 'Tax burden: international comparison. Tax rates and tax/GDP rations in different OECD-countries'.
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2011: strong Swiss franc, weak foreign trade
The strong Swiss franc and the gloomy outlook for the global economy left their mark on Swiss foreign trade as well. Although exports rose by at total of 2% in 2011 (2010: +7%), most sectors experienced a decline in export activity. At the same time, exporters were forced to make significant price concessions. While demand from Asia flourished, it stagnated in Europe. Imports remained flat. The difference between exports and imports pushed Switzerland's trade surplus to a new record high.
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Conclusion of the talks held by President Eveline Widmer-Schlumpf at the WEF Annual Meeting
Today, during her last day at the 2012 Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, President Eveline Widmer-Schlumpf again held bilateral talks with a number of heads of state and high-ranking politicians.
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President Eveline Widmer-Schlumpf takes a positive view of her talks up to now at the World Economic Forum
In Davos, President Eveline Widmer-Schlumpf gave an initial assessment of her talks at the 2012 Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF). The merits of top-level direct contact were evident, in particular against the backdrop of the current financial and debt crisis.
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Switzerland and Ireland sign revised double taxation agreement
Today in Dublin, Switzerland and Ireland signed a protocol to amend the double taxation agreement (DTA) in the area of taxes on income and capital. It contains provisions on the exchange of information in accordance with the international standard applicable at present. The revised DTA will contribute to the further positive development of bilateral economic relations.
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Federal Council commissions evaluation to clarify supervision of the SNB
At its meeting today, the Federal Council commissioned various follow-up assignments aimed at showing any need for action in the wake of the resignation of the Chairman of the Governing Board of the Swiss National Bank (SNB). Professor Paul Richli has been instructed to draw up an external expert report.
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Financial Stability Board appreciates Swiss financial market regulation
The Financial Stability Board (FSB) takes a positive view of the "too big to fail" legislation in its peer review report on Switzerland. The reaction of the authorities during the financial crisis and the progress made regarding the supervision of insurance companies and pension funds are also positively highlighted. However, the FSB does see room for improvement in the case of specific aspects of banking supervision, such as the use of external auditors, for example.
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World Economic Forum 2012 – “We have an obligation to act now”
Opening speech at the World Economic Forum by the President of the Swiss Confederation Eveline Widmer-Schlumpf in Davos on Wednesday, 25 January 2012.
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Ansprache der Bundespräsidentin anlässlich des Neujahrsempfangs für das diplomatische Corps
Ansprache von Bundespräsidentin Eveline Widmer-Schlumpf, Vorsteherin des Eidgenössischen Finanzdepartementes, anlässlich des Neujahrsempfanges der Bundespräsidentin für das diplomatische Corps in Bern.
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