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Deloitte M&A Activity of Swiss SME Report 2026

The pieces of the puzzle finally come together to drive the long-awaited M&A recovery

Globally, M&A activity increased by 4% in 2025 compared to 2024, driven by a resurgence in mega-deals. The total aggregate value of all deals reached 3.7 trillion CHF, approaching levels last seen in 2021.

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Countering the demographics-driven loss of prosperity

An ageing population will leave the Canton of Zurich significantly short of skilled workers over the coming decades. This development could cut economic output by up to 20 per cent and threaten prosperity in the canton. In a joint study with the Canton of Zurich’s Office for Economy, we have analysed the impact of various measures designed to fight the shortage of skilled labour. Our study reveals that introducing a more flexible retirement age and harnessing artificial intelligence (AI) represent the most promising levers with the greatest potential.
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Inside Swiss Audit Committees: Driving Progress

The Deloitte Audit Committee Study, conducted in partnership with the Institute of Law and Economics (ILE-HSG) at the University of St. Gallen, is the first comprehensive analysis of audit committee effectiveness among Switzerland’s top 50 listed companies. Our first-of-its-kind research fills a key knowledge gap by offering clear insights into best practices and the evolving role of audit committees in Switzerland.

Destination Switzerland

In a public vote in November 2025, Swiss voters decisively rejected the proposal to impose a 50% inheritance and gift tax on wealth exceeding CHF 50 million. This decision reaffirmed the Swiss people's commitment to political stability and reliability, and underpins that Switzerland continues to be one of the most attractive places to live for wealthy individuals and family offices.

Deloitte Swiss Watch Industry Study 2025

As the Swiss watch industry takes a moment to reflect on its legacy, it is also navigating one of its most complex periods in recent memory. Demand remains fragile, tariffs have injected new uncertainty and price sensitivity is rising. The resilience of the Swiss watch industry is once again being tested – not by a single shock, but by the slow accumulation of pressure.
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Ageing Switzerland: What companies need to consider on the path to net zero by 2050

Switzerland and Swiss companies in particular have made significant progress over the past few years towards the target of net-zero emissions by 2050. However in some areas the country’s ageing populations is likely to hamper further reductions in emissions, meaning that some sectors could be slower to reach net zero. Companies therefore need to assess the impact that demographic ageing will have on their emissions and, where necessary, step up their efforts to be more sustainable.
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Confidence despite global uncertainties

In the 50th edition of our CFO survey, CFOs are cautious in their assessment of the economic outlook. However, business prospects for companies remain optimistic, with positive revenue expectations and a cautious spending policy.
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Winter reflections

Reto Savoia chats about what is currently on his mind – at work and elsewhere
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