Swiss Finance Department and SNB Retain up to CHF 6 Billion Annual Profit Distribution Framework Through 2030
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The SNB has defended its cautious profit-distribution policy in tough negotiations with the Federal Finance Department – and has only offered a hand for a marginal change.
The new mechanism provides for a basic amount of two billion, supplemented by four tranches of one billion each.These payments depend on the financial health of the Swiss central bankThe Swiss National Bank (SNB) will be able to pay up to six billion francs per year to the Confederation and the cantons for the financial years 2026 to 2030, as long as its financial situation permits.The Federal Department of Finance (DFF) and the SNB have conclud…
Swiss Finance Department and SNB retain up to CHF 6 billion annual profit distribution framework through 2030
The new 2026–2030 agreement keeps the existing distribution mechanics, while the SNB plans to reduce its minimum allocation to currency-reserve provisions from 10% to 8% from the 2026 financial year, subject to annual Bank Council approval. IN BRIEFKEY TAKEAWAYSFAQs The … Read the full press release →
The Federal Financial Department (EFD) and the Swiss National Bank (SNB) have reached an agreement on the distribution of profits by the SNB for the years 2026 to 2030. The minimum distribution remains the same. However, due to the equity situation, the SNB will reduce the minimum allocation to the provisions.
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