Swiss Price Watchdog Targets Digital Platforms and UBS

Federal price supervisor announces focus on tech giants and banking giant UBS following record number of cases in 2024.

Key Takeaways

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Swiss price watchdog processed over 800 cases in 2024
Stefan Meierhans will focus on major internet platforms and UBS in 2025
UBS-Credit Suisse merger has led to corporate client complaints about changing terms

By The Numbers

800+

Total cases processed in 2024

400

Recommendations issued in 2024

They Said

"Recent technological advances, their economic weight and the numerous complaints received against them explain this decision"
— Swiss Price Watchdog Office

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Record Year for Swiss Price Watchdog

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Digital Platforms Under Scrutiny

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UBS Post-Merger Investigation

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Impact on Swiss Consumers

Sources & References

Online platforms and UBS in sights of Swiss price watchdog

SWI swissinfo.ch

Filed Under

economy consumer protection banking technology

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