Interview: Jean-Pierre Roth

A new era in the history of Switzerland's central bank began when the Federal Parliament passed the new National Bank Act on 3 October 2003, which entered into force on 1 May 2004, effectively replacing the previous act of 1953. The new act formalised the Swiss National Bank's independence and constitutional mandate, defined its accountability and obligations to the Federal Council, and enhanced flexibility with regard to the central bank's scope of business. This additional flexibility has

Only users who have a paid subscription or are part of a corporate subscription are able to print or copy content.

To access these options, along with all other subscription benefits, please contact info@centralbanking.com or view our subscription options here: http://subscriptions.centralbanking.com/subscribe

You are currently unable to copy this content. Please contact info@centralbanking.com to find out more.

Sorry, our subscription options are not loading right now

Please try again later. Get in touch with our customer services team if this issue persists.

New to Central Banking? View our subscription options

Register for Central Banking

All fields are mandatory unless otherwise highlighted

This address will be used to create your account

You need to sign in to use this feature. If you don’t have a Central Banking account, please register for a trial.

Sign in
You are currently on corporate access.

To use this feature you will need an individual account. If you have one already please sign in.

Sign in.

Alternatively you can request an individual account

.