Basis for fiscal policy
Stable and sustainable public finances are based on clear rules and effective steering instruments. These include guidelines and budget models, implementation of the debt brake, expenditure and receipt controls, and subsidy reviews.
Management of the federal budget
Baseline work on economic policy
The groundwork on economic policy of the FFA offers scientifically based analyses of economic, fiscal and monetary policy questions.
Monetary and currency system
The Swiss National Bank ensures the stability of the Swiss currency and the provision of the economy with liquidity – based on legal frameworks and agreements with the Federal Department of Finance.
Funding, asset and liability management
The Confederation ensures that it can meet its payment obligations and finances long-term investments via money and capital markets – supplemented by active management of liquidity, foreign exchange, risk and financial interests.
Corporate Governance
The Confederation's corporate governance defines the principles for the strategic management of independent entities such as Swisscom, Swiss Post and SBB. It sets out responsibilities and objectives, and ensures reporting to Parliament and the public.