The World Economic Forum in Davos: the backdrop
GenevaLunch News Davos, Switzerland (GenevaLunch) – The World Economic Forum (WEF) runs from 27-31 January in the snowy Swiss resort of Davos, and, ostensibly, the leaders will be discussing the state...
View ArticleCanada, France double taxation deals move ahead (Updated 14:10)
GenevaLunch News Swiss Finance Minister Merz confirms no automatic data exchanges Canada initials agreement, France confirms Davos “understanding” Bern, Switzerland (GenevaLunch) – Switzerland’s push...
View ArticleProfits up at UBS – annual meeting likely to be heated (update)
GenevaLunch News Update 13:30 Zurich, Switzerland (GenevaLunch) – Swiss banking giant UBS has announced that pre-tax profits for the first quarter of 2010 will reach CHF2.5 billion. The statement was...
View ArticleSwiss cabinet at odds over Libya hostage-freeing plans
GenevaLunch News Bern, Switzerland (GenevaLunch) - A hallmark of the Swiss political system, the “collegiality” of the Federal Council or ruling seven-member cabinet, is under pressure from politicians...
View ArticleSwiss gov’t argues for 6.2% single rate VAT (TVA)
GenevaLunch News Federal budget for 2011 gets government approval Bern, Switzerland (GenevaLunch.com) – The Swiss Federal Council wants to see a single value-added tax (VAT, called TVA in French) rate...
View ArticleFederal Councillor Merz to step down
GenevaLunch News Bern, Switzerland (GenevaLunch) – Federal Councillor Hans-Rudolf Merz, a member of the seven-person executive and former President of Switzerland, has announced his resignation. He...
View ArticleSwiss Federal Councillor Leuenberger to leave his post earlier than announced
GenevaLunch News Moritz Leuenberger sooner-than-anticipated departure will allow parliament to vote at once for two new cabinet ministers Bern, Switzerland (GenevaLunch.com) – Swiss Federal Councillor...
View ArticleSwiss gov’t hangs in balance with Wednesday election (update)
GenevaLunch News Election could create first European cabinet with women in majority Complete coverage, Swiss Federal Council 2010 elections: background, Sommaruga win, Schneider-Ammann win Update...
View ArticleTax treaty with Germany could still be signed by Merz
GenevaLunch News Bern, Switzerland (GenevaLunch) – The double taxation treaty between Germany and Switzerland may be signed by Federal Councellor Hans-Rudolf Merz before he steps down this month. The...
View ArticleSwitzerland and Germany sign tax treaty
GenevaLunch News Bern, Switzerland (GenevaLunch) - Swiss Finance Minister Hans-Rudolf Merz and his German counterpart, Wolfgang Schaeuble signed an agreement 27 October in Bern to open formal...
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