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Switzerland Says No To The JUSO Initiative
The Swiss electorate today clearly rejected the Young Socialists' (JUSO) initiative ‘For a social climate policy – fairly financed through taxation (Initiative for a Future)'.
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Switzerland Outlines Regulatory Approach To Artificial Intelligence
On 12 February 2025, the Swiss Federal Council published its approach for regulating artificial intelligence (AI) in Switzerland.Lenz & Staehelin - Article
Federal Council Plans To Expand Corporate Sustainability Reporting Obligations
On September 22, 2023, the Swiss Federal Council announced its key guiding principles for amending the Swiss corporate sustainability reporting obligations.Lenz & Staehelin - Article
SDX To Allow Bonds Already Listed On Recognized Foreign Venues And On SIX To Be Admitted For Trading
On 14 September 2023, the SIX Regulatory Board announced that the listing rules of SDX have been amended to allow for bonds already listed on recognized foreign trading venues and on SIX to be admitted to trading.Lenz & Staehelin - Article
The Secretariat Of The Swiss Competition Commission Advises On The Obligation To Notify A Concentration
Under Swiss law, a proposed concentration triggers a mandatory pre-merger notification if one of the undertakings concerned was held dominant, irrespective of the statutory turnover thresholds.Lenz & Staehelin - Article
Venture Capital and Private Equity: Support Measures For Startups Announced By The Swiss Federal Government
On 22 April 2020, the Swiss Federal Council announced financial support measures for startup companies to help them mitigate the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic.Lenz & Staehelin - Article
Climate Change Landmark Case – European Court Of Human Rights Condemns Switzerland For Not Doing Enough Against Climate Change
In a historic ruling, the European Court of Human Rights found that the European Convention on Human Rights encompasses a right to effective protection by the State authorities against the adverse effects of climate change.Lenz & Staehelin - Article
FINMA Guidance 01/2023: Management Of Climate Risks
On 24 January 2023, FINMA issued its Guidance 01/2023 on developments in the management of climate risks. Building on previous communications...Lenz & Staehelin - Article
Proposed Introduction Of A Federal Register Of Beneficial Owners
The Federal Council proposes to strengthen the overall Swiss anti-money laundering framework. This Insight focuses on the key measure of the proposed introduction of a central register of ultimate beneficial owners.Lenz & Staehelin - Article
Change Of Practice: The Administrative Court Of The Canton Of Zurich Allows The Exchange Of Supporting Documents At The Registry Of Commerce
In its published decision of 16 December 2021, the Administrative Court dealt with the issue of whether the Registry of Commerce must exchange a supporting document that was erroneously not redacted.Lenz & Staehelin - Article
Revised Transparency Rules On Rents
On 21 March 2025, the Swiss Federal Council adopted amendments to the Ordinance on the Rent and Lease of Residential and Commercial Premises.Lenz & Staehelin - Article
Switzerland To Introduce New Law On Supervision And Transparency In Wholesale Energy Markets
On March 21, 2025, the Swiss legislative bodies ratified the Swiss Federal Law on the Supervision and Transparency in the Wholesale Energy Markets ("Swiss REMIT").Lenz & Staehelin - Article
New Bespoke Rules For Private Clients Arbitration: The 2025 Supplemental Swiss Rules For Trust, Estate And Foundation Disputes
As of 1 July 2025, the Swiss Arbitration Centre offers a new framework for increased efficiency in private client arbitration proceedings, with the entry into force of the Supplemental Swiss Rules for Trust, Estate and Foundation Disputes ("TEF Rules").Lenz & Staehelin - Article
Federal Council Proposes Changes To Key Market Infrastructure Provisions
Currently, payment systems not operated by banks are subject to a tiered registration / licensing and oversight regime: Smaller, Swiss-based payment...Lenz & Staehelin - Article
Praxisänderung: Das Verwaltungsgericht Des Kantons Zürich Erlaubt Den Austausch Eines Belegs Beim Handelsregisteramt
Das Verwaltungsgericht hat sich in seinem publizierten und in Rechtskraft erwachsenen Entscheid vom 16. Dezember 2021 mit dem Thema auseinandergesetzt, ob das Handelsregisteramt einen irrtümlich nicht geschwärzten Beleg austauschen muss.Lenz & Staehelin - Article
COVID-19 Update – Antitrust: Durchsetzung Des Schweizer Wettbewerbsrechts In Zeiten Von COVID-19
Am 20. März 2020 ordnete der Bundesrat eine Verlängerung des üblichen jährlichen Fristenstillstands an.Lenz & Staehelin - Article
Un Nouvel Accord Renforce La Coopération Entre Les Autorités De La Concurrence Suisse Et Allemande
En date du 1 er novembre 2022, la Suisse et l'Allemagne ont signé un Accord sur la coopération entre leurs autorités de la concurrence ("Accord").Lenz & Staehelin - Article
New European Mandatory Human Rights And Environmental Due Diligence Obligations - CSDDD
On 14 December 2023, the Council of the EU and European Parliament reached a provisional agreement on the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive...Lenz & Staehelin - Article
Marché Automobile: Le Conseil Fédéral Rend Juridiquement Contraignante Pour Les Tribunaux La Pratique De La ComCo Dans Le Domaine Du Commerce Des Véhicules Automobiles
Le 29 novembre 2023, le Conseil fédéral a adopté l'Ordonnance concernant l'appréciation en droit de la concurrence des accords verticauxLenz & Staehelin - Article
New Financial Services Agreement Between Switzerland And The UK
On December 21st, Switzerland and the United Kingdom entered into an agreement on the mutual recognition of financial services.Lenz & Staehelin