Switzerland's finance minister Ueli Maurer is leading a delegation of Swiss banking representatives on a week-long trip to Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong and Singapore later this month.
Swiss Federal Councillor Ueli Maurer will visit ministries and authorities, state institutions and financial centre players during his trip from April 12 to 19, according to a statement on Tuesday. His talks will focus on bilateral and multi-lateral issues, and specific cooperation at the state and private-sector levels.
In particular, talks will center on the best framework and conditions to support innovation in the financial sector, for investments as well as financial services. The role and opportunities for Swiss financial institutions locally and those with Swiss concerns, as well as implementing and drawing up global standards concerning financial matters.
Opening Doors
This exchange between state and private sector players from the most important financial centers in Asian will take place in the context of Switzerland's policy for a competitive financial centre. The group is seeking to underline the strengths of the Swiss financial centre, while actively safeguarding its interests.
Switzerland also hopes to open doors for the sector overseas, by presenting a public image that is as consistent and effective as possible, together with the sector. The country's financial center is considered one of the world's most secure, reliable and competitive.
