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The Swiss National Bank conducts the country’s monetary policy as an independent central bank. It is obliged by the Constitution and by statute to act in accordance with the interests of the country as a whole. Its primary goal is to ensure price stability, while taking due account of economic developments. In so doing, it creates an appropriate environment for economic growth.

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2016-04-29 – Speech – Thomas Jordan, Chairman of the Governing Board of the Swiss National Bank: Comments on Swiss monetary policy

Thomas Jordan, Chairman of the Governing Board of the Swiss National Bank 108th Ordinary General Meeting of Shareholders of the Swiss National Bank, 29.04.2016 Complete text The Swiss National Bank's (SNB) monetary policy is aimed at easing pressure on the Swiss franc. Since the discontinuation of the minimum exchange rate in January 2015, it has been based on two key elements: the negative interest rate of -0.75% charged on sight deposits held at the SNB and the willingness to...

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2016-04-29 – Speech – Jean Studer, President of the Bank Council: Reform proposals for the SNB – expectations and reality

Jean Studer, President of the Bank Council 108th Ordinary General Meeting of Shareholders of the Swiss National Bank, 29.04.2016 Complete text In Switzerland, as in other countries, the shocks suffered in the financial crisis have unleashed a broad-based debate on the role of central banks, and many ideas for reform have emerged from this. Intensive discussion about the monetary order is a good sign for a society. Exchanging opinions in this way can help bring about a better...

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