Federal finance Administration FFA
The Federal Finance Administration coordinates the Confederation's fiscal policy. It prepares the budget and financial plan, reviews projects with expenditure implications, monitors compliance with the debt brake, manages fiscal equalisation, and ensures that the Confederation is able to meet its payment obligations. In addition, it manages the Confederation's debt and, through its Federal Finance & Accounting division, serves as the Confederation's centre of expertise for modern public-sector accounting.
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FDF and SNB enter into new profit distribution agreement. Agreement covers financial years 2026 to 2030
The Federal Department of Finance (FDF) and the Swiss National Bank have signed an agreement on the SNB’s profit distributions for the years 2026 to 2030. The modalities remain unchanged. Provided that the SNB’s financial situation permits, an amount of up to CHF 6 billion per annum will be distributed to the Confederation and the cantons.
Issue of Confederation bonds on 14th October 2026
Optional auction date will be maintained.
Issue result for Confederation bonds
The Swiss Confederation issued two bonds by auction on 09.09.2026: 0.875%, maturity 24.06.2041 (reopening) and 0.5%, maturity 30.05.2058 (reopening). The issuance volume (excluding own holdings) amounts to a total of 368.630 million francs.
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Federal Finance Administration FFA
Switzerland - 3003 Berne